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From the Archives · Infrastructure
The federal selection would help remake crossings along six miles of the LOSSAN corridor, adding gates, two new at-grade connections and a pedestrian-and-bicycle undercrossing. Encinitas must provide a 20% nonfederal match.
From the Archives · Sports
The Encinitas surfer defeated two-time champion Kanoa Igarashi in Huntington Beach and left the event atop the Challenger Series rankings.
From the Archives · Sports
The Encinitas skateboarder finished fourth in women's park as XC New York edged XC Osaka 2,640-2,630 for the inaugural team championship and its $500,000 prize.
From the Archives · Crime
The no-questions-asked turn-in collected 45 handguns, 57 rifles or shotguns and three assault rifles while distributing gift cards and free cable locks.
From the Archives · Arts
North Coast Rep's Theatre School opened its 11th summer Shakespeare season with free outdoor performances at the Olivenhain Meeting Hall from July 16 through 18.
From the Archives · Community
A unanimous June 17 vote cleared the weekly market to begin operating at Oak Crest Middle School, with new limits and monitoring intended to answer neighborhood concerns.
From the Archives · Community
The San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Indians hosted the 26th annual gathering with dancing, music, arts, crafts and food at Mission San Luis Rey.
From the Archives · Community
The Encinitas benefit paired surfing and free music at Moonlight Beach and directed its 2026 fundraising to six nonprofit organizations serving young people.
From the Archives · Arts
The band that took "La Bamba" to number one headlined the Belly Up on Saturday for fifty-five dollars and closed the 45th Fiesta del Sol at Fletcher Cove on Sunday for nothing. Two days of bands, food, and families on the bluff over the Pacific.
From the Archives · Politics
A four-member majority declined to remove an Urban Forest Advisory Committee member over a social media post. Sheriff's deputies escorted out two attendees during the proceedings. A civil rights complaint is pending.
From the Archives · Community
More than 450 vendors, three live music stages, a beer garden, and a closure of South Coast Highway 101 from D to J Street will turn downtown into a pedestrian zone Saturday and Sunday.
From the Archives · Sports
La Costa Canyon's varsity baseball team sits at 7-11 in Coastal League play. The JV is 10-6. The freshman team is 10-5-2.