Walker Armstrong

Boston, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Transportation Reporter at Cape Cod Times

I don't think too hard Reporter @coastnewsgroup

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Encinitas advances updated wildfire hazard maps

4 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — For the first time since 2007, Encinitas is updating its wildfire hazard maps based on the new fire zone designations developed by Cal Fire. The Encinitas City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance on May 21 to adopt updated fire maps, categorizing land as having moderate, high, or very high fire hazard zones, based on the latest fire science and modeling.
Encinitas upholds sewer rates, reviews wastewater projects

4 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on May 21 received an update on the city’s wastewater capital improvement projects and execution rates for Fiscal Year 2025 and voted unanimously to uphold previously approved sewer service rates for the coming year. Senior Engineer Dan Nutter, speaking on behalf of the city’s Utilities Department, presented the update, which focused on city-managed projects for the Cardiff and Encinitas sanitation districts.
Encinitas to extend safe parking program through 2025

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the city’s partnership with Jewish Family Service for its safe parking program through the end of 2025. The decision followed a wide-ranging discussion on homelessness that touched on shelter availability, outreach efforts, and the city’s broader Homeless Action Plan.
Encinitas adopts resolution in support of 'Our Neighborhood Voices' initiative

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday voted 4-1 to approve a resolution supporting the Our Neighborhood Voices initiative, a statewide effort to place a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot to restore local control over land use and zoning decisions. Councilmember Jim O’Hara and Councilmember Luke Shaffer introduced the resolution, saying the city should oppose state housing mandates that have limited its authority over development decisions.
Carlsbad sees rise in tourism, business despite consumer slowdown

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

CARLSBAD — Despite signs of a cooling consumer economy, Carlsbad has reported gains in tourism, business licensing and labor market performance, according to an economic and financial update presented at Tuesday’s council meeting. Carlsbad is the second-largest economy in San Diego County. In 2024, the city’s estimated gross regional product was $16.8 billion, a $50 million decrease from the previous year.
Encinitas nonprofit hosting fundraiser to save historic boathouses | The Coast News Group

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

The Encinitas Preservation Association will host a May 10 fundraising event to help fund structural repairs of two historic boathouses.
What’s really happening with homelessness in Encinitas? It's complicated

2 months ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — Amid mounting public discourse and growing tensions over homelessness in Encinitas, local leaders, business owners and experts say the issue is complex, multifaceted and often misunderstood. As concerns proliferate on social media platforms and at public meetings, many in the community are raising alarms over public safety and the visible presence of unhoused individuals.
Encinitas rejects policy exception for Hygeia roundabout grant

2 months ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on April 9 voted to reject a late agenda item that would have advanced a grant application for a roundabout at Hygeia Avenue and Leucadia Boulevard. The proposed action would have granted a one-time exception to Council Policy C-003, which requires council-initiated items to be submitted by 3 p.m. the Tuesday before a meeting.
Encinitas overhauls Via Molena neighborhood parking program

2 months ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday approved a series of changes to the city’s residential permit parking program in response to ongoing concerns from residents in the Via Molena neighborhood over quality-of-life issues. The council voted 3-0, with Councilmember Luke Shaffer and Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes absent, to amend the municipal code governing the city’s pilot permit zone, known as Zone D.
Encinitas OKs $3.8M paving contract, nixes Birmingham bike lane

2 months ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday approved a $3.8 million paving contract and voted to keep existing striping on Birmingham Drive after residents opposed a proposed bike lane. The contract was unanimously awarded to Quality Construction and Engineering, the lowest responsive bidder, as part of the city’s Pavement Management Program.