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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Carlsbad's Drew Ferris training next generation of long snappers

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Noah Perkins

A few minutes past 8 a.m., on the first Monday of May, Carlsbad resident Drew Ferris walks onto the football field at Vista Sports Park. He’s the last of his group to arrive — a crew that includes longtime NFL kicker John Carney, NFL hopeful Gavin Lipkin, a senior long snapper from Southern Utah University, and two collegiate punters. Gray skies hint at rain as 1980s chart-toppers play over a speaker on the adjoining field, where an ultimate frisbee game is played.
Encinitas nonprofit hosting fundraiser to save historic boathouses | The Coast News Group

1 week 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.
Three Escondido high school students receive Gates Scholarship | The Coast News Group

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

Three seniors from the Escondido Union High School District were awarded the prestigious Gates Scholarship, earning full rides to college.
California's variety on display at its 280 state parks

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | E'Louise Ondash

Consider the numbers:340 miles of coastline970 miles of lake and river frontage15,000 campsites3,195 historic buildings11,000 known prehistoric and historic archeological sitesThese are some of the features that comprise California’s 280 state parks – enough to keep even the most ambitious among us exploring for a lifetime. Some parks are familiar, like Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Carlsbad State Beach and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. It’s likely that others are not so familiar.
Man arrested in Carlsbad on suspicion of indecent exposure, stalking

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Jordan Ingram

CARLSBAD — A 23-year-old Carlsbad man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of indecent exposure and stalking after allegedly following a woman and exposing himself to another earlier that morning, police said. Officers responded around 8:34 a.m. to the 700 block of Laguna Drive following reports of a man in a purple vehicle who appeared to be following a female pedestrian, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.
Rescue pup Pancho tours Encinitas in local artist's coloring book

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Jordan Ingram

ENCINITAS — A local multimedia creative hopes a coloring book inspired by his 12-year-old dachshund-Chihuahua mix will spark curiosity and a sense of adventure among Encinitas kids.
Carlsbad Youth Baseball set to host 2025 Pony-13 World Series

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Noah Perkins

CARLSBAD — For $25, baseball fans can enjoy multiple days of international youth competition at the 2025 Pony-13 World Series in Carlsbad. It’s the best deal for baseball in San Diego this summer, according to Carlsbad Youth Baseball President Tom Benton.
Leucadia Streetscape drainage work to impact traffic through summer

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Jordan Ingram

ENCINITAS — As the Leucadia Streetscape project progresses, motorists traveling between Jupiter Street and La Costa Avenue can expect periodic traffic disruptions and active construction, officials said, as storm drain work is likely to continue into the summer.
Carlsbad abandons Tamarack roundabout for smaller project | The Coast News Group

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Laura Place

CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad is pivoting away from plans for a traffic roundabout at Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue in favor of a smaller pedestrian-focused project, due to a lack of construction funding and the potential loss of local grant funds. On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council voted unanimously to proceed with plans for a scaled-down project at the intersection, featuring enhanced pedestrian pathways, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and ADA-compliant curb ramps.
Tri-City nurses intensify push for safer working conditions

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — Nurses at Tri-City Medical Center are ramping up pressure on hospital leadership, warning that chronic understaffing, workplace safety issues and stalled pay negotiations are putting both caregivers and patients at risk. Nearly 500 nurses, represented by the California Nurses Association, held an informational picket on April 24 outside the Oceanside hospital, criticizing leadership for what they described as years of inaction on key safety and workplace concerns.