The Coast News

The Coast News is a weekly publication based in Encinitas, California. It provides coverage of local news, events, and city government happenings in the North San Diego County area.

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Encinitas Planning Commission rejects bid for alcohol sales at Village Park 7-Eleven

5 days ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission has denied a request from a New Encinitas convenience store to begin selling alcohol, citing zoning restrictions and public safety concerns. In a 4-0 vote on April 17, the commission rejected the application from 7-Eleven franchisee Sukhwinder Singh Saini, who sought permission to sell alcohol as an accessory land use at the store located at 1988 Village Park Way. Vice Chair Chris Ryan was absent.
Former MLB star launches youth baseball program in Encinitas

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Noah Perkins

Dubbed the “Greek God of Walks” for his disciplined approach to hitting during a decade-long Major League Baseball career, Rancho Santa Fe resident Kevin Youkilis is launching a 13-and-under travel team and training program in Encinitas for students entering seventh grade in the fall. “Our main goal is not how many rings we collect [at tournaments],” Youkilis told The Coast News.
Former Encinitas school employee pleads guilty to child molestation

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Laura Place

VISTA — A former employee at an Encinitas middle school who was arrested last year on suspicion of molesting a 12-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Omar Hernandez Galeana, 22, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday in Vista Superior Court and is facing a stipulated 28-year sentence as part of a plea deal. He remains in custody ahead of his sentencing hearing on June 4.
Elias: The high costs of incompetence

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Thomas D. Elias

It’s easy to blame the Trump administration for much of the incompetence that’s so readily visible in Washington, D.C. these days. Certainly, some of the officials he worked hardest to get confirmed to his administration have exhibited among the highest levels of ineptitude.
Oceanside OKs some new rental protections for tenants

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council on April 15 approved limited tenant protections following hours of emotional public testimony and debate over a broader proposal introduced earlier this month. Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce and Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa proposed a series of tenant protections on April 9, aiming to go beyond existing state laws that limit rent hikes and require valid reasons for eviction after a tenant’s first year in a unit.
Federal funding scrapped for North County projects

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Laura Place

REGION — A series of major infrastructure projects throughout North San Diego County have been left without requested federal dollars after being excluded from a federal spending bill, with lawmakers concerned about risks to additional funding allocations. To prevent a government shutdown following disagreements about budget appropriations, Congress agreed in March to pass a continuing resolution to keep basic government functions up and running through September.
All things Padres can be found on 'Friar Territory'

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Jay Paris

The Padres are sizzling at home, which brings us to a home-grown observer. Kyle Glaser always had the national scoop as a keen writer for Baseball America and as a frequent broadcast guest when talking baseball. But there were few teams Glaser, a Torrey Pines High graduate, knew better than the Padres. And if timing is anything, Glaser’s might be everything.
NB Ranch fifth graders create refuge for native pollinators, plants

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

ESCONDIDO — Fifth-graders at North Broadway Elementary School marked the arrival of spring by planting a new pollinator garden filled with native plants, part of a growing initiative to bring green spaces and outdoor learning to Escondido-area schools. North Broadway, recently rebranded as NB Ranch, was one of three Escondido Union School District campuses to install a pollinator and indigenous plant garden last month.
Avocado Festival attracts thousands to Fallbrook

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

FALLBROOK — Tens of thousands of visitors packed Main Street on Sunday for the 38th annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival, a celebration of the region’s most iconic crop. Held each April, the festival highlights the avocado, grown extensively in groves throughout Fallbrook and the surrounding hills of North County San Diego. Organizers estimated this year’s event drew roughly 100,000 attendees.
Interfaith plans 150-bed recovery facility in San Marcos

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Laura Place

SAN MARCOS — Interfaith Community Services is partnering with the city of San Marcos to establish a 150-bed substance use disorder treatment facility along West Mission Road, pending the approval of state funding for the project. On Tuesday, the San Marcos City Council approved an agreement with Interfaith and San Marcos United Methodist Church to establish a recovery and wellness campus at the church’s property at 800 West Mission Road.