Luke Harold

San Diego

Reporter at Del Mar Times

Reporter at Encinitas Advocate

Reporter at The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Del Mar City Council approves Coastal Commission modifications to Central Commercial, Public Facilities zones

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

The Del Mar City Council approved several modifications requested by the California Coastal Commission April 7 to finalize recent zoning changes that are part of the city’s housing element. The ordinance with the modifications is now pending a second reading at the next council meeting, followed by final approval by the Coastal Commission.
Del Mar City Council reviews midyear financial report

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

Revenues for the 2023-24 fiscal year in Del Mar were about $1.78 million more than expected and operating expenditures were about $160,000 under budget, according to a financial report given to the City Council on April 7. The city’s reserves were also approximately $1.57 million higher than projected.
Del Mar City Council reviews midyear financial report

1 week ago | finance.einnews.com | Luke Harold

Revenues for the 2023-24 fiscal year in Del Mar were about $1.78 million more than expected and operating expenditures were about $160,000 under budget, according to a financial report given to the City Council on April 7. The city’s reserves were also approximately $1.57 million higher than projected.
Housing bills looking to achieve ‘functional zero’ in unsheltered homelessness

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

State Sens. Catherine Blakespear and Josh Becker spoke in Sacramento on April 7 in support of bills they introduced aimed at boosting interim housing production to reach “functional zero” in unsheltered homelessness. SB 16, introduced by Blakespear, D-Encinitas, and SB 606, introduced by Becker, D-Menlo Park, both would codify more collaboration between cities and counties in operating interim housing. Both bills are awaiting their first committee hearings.
Del Mar City Council approves ordinance to regulate e-bikes, bicycles

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

Del Mar City Council members gave their initial approval April 7 for an ordinance to regulate bicycles on city streets, spurred by the increased popularity of e-bikes, although they asked city staff to research potentially stricter measures to ban riding on sidewalks. The council approved the ordinance 3-0, with Councilmember Dan Quirk absent. It is now pending a second reading next month. The ordinance had been discussed for years.
Del Mar beachgoers report seeing marine life affected by toxic algae

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

With a recent bloom of toxic algae, beachgoers in coastal North County have been seeing dead or sick sea lions, dolphins and other marine life washed ashore over the last few weeks. The city of Del Mar announced that lifeguards have been getting daily reports of beached marine life, including sea birds. Government agencies, including Del Mar, have also been warning beachgoers to stay away from beach animals.
CEA provides net metering update, enrollment stats

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

The Clean Energy Alliance enrolled approximately 1,800 Net Energy Metering customers over the last year, the agency announced during its March 27 meeting. Net Energy Metering is a process that allows customers to lower their bills by using their own energy, such as energy acquired through solar panels, to sell back to the grid.
With housing policy at the forefront, Solana Beach reviews legislative priorities

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

Solana Beach City Council members reviewed their upcoming legislative priorities, with a focus on multiple bills that have been introduced by state lawmakers aimed at addressing the housing crisis.
Solana Beach to consider EDCO rate increases

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

The Solana Beach City Council will decide April 9 on whether to proceed with Proposition 218 noticing and voting requirements for a proposed solid waste rate increase scheduled for July 1. The proposed rate is $31.60 for the standard 96-gallon cart, an increase from $30.67, according to city staff. The commercial rate for three-yard bin picked up once per week would increase to $137.93, up from $133.89.
EndurANT Movement hosts kickoff event to help those navigating grief and other challenges

2 weeks ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Luke Harold

More than 200 attendees in person and online showed up March 24 for the launch of the EndurANT Movement, founded by Encinitas residents Neal and Samara Tricarico one year after their 16-year-old son Anthony died by suicide. Their goal with the nonprofit EndurANT Movement is to create more awareness, education and support for neurodivergent individuals, such as their son, who often face hidden struggles.