Another round of bench sweeps in Encinitas marks the latest effort to make public space unwelcoming to the homeless. Or, as businesses see it, welcoming to others.In response to complaints about trash and "loitering," the …
“Legalize it, don’t criticize it,” went the old Peter Tosh song. It sounds so simple — until you remember that “legalize” means bringing in the law, and the law is never simple. For the law, …
To draw more visitors to downtown Vista, city council members are considering closing certain streets to cars so that bikes, feet and skateboards can take over the asphalt.A proposed pilot program, planned around events like …
As San Diego considers relaxing rules around historic properties to make it easier to build more housing, Encinitas is exploring the creation of citywide historic districts.The idea, introduced last week by councilmember Joy Lyndes and …
San Diego County’s oceanfront beaches have long been showered with praise by everyone from local tourism officials and travel writers to hotels, travel agencies, and even universities. Platitudes about our “70 miles of glorious coastline” …
Looking for a place to escape the summer heat? Look no farther than the scenic …
Asian fusion restaurant which includes several uniquely-decorated smaller restaurants. Menu plays to a younger crowd:
The museum offers informative displays on the North County coastal history including Native Americans, early …
Lofty’s baristas — certified coffee dorks to a perfectly coiffed north county soul — manage …