Encinitas

The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday agreed to come up with a plan to expand dining areas outside restaurants, possibly pushing tables and chairs out into sidewalks, streets or parking lots. One version even calls for dining setups in the lanes of Highway 101. “If they are going to take up some of the 101, that is going to be…

You could soon see restaurant tables in tthe middle of Highway 101. NBC 7’s Dave Summers explains.

Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) has a resource available to people who may need a little help – the Community Pet Food Bank. The service allows pet owners to pick up free food and supplies like leashes, collars, blankets and flea treatment for their furry companions.

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is offering free pet food in its pet food bank for locals who are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Encinitas plans to take down cameras used to collect evidence of vehicles running red lights at two major intersections.

The small stretch of Encinitas along Highway 101 is filled with locally-owned businesses that represent the fabric of Leucadia, a colorful beach community, but most are shut down and the others are only partially operating. “We have been closed since March 17th. I painfully remember the date, it’s been devastating,” said Letha Sandison, co-owner of Four Moon Spas. Sandison’s...

Leucadia, a small town filled with small businesses, is struggling to hang on during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 7’s Melissa Adan reports.

Several San Diego County cities have partially reopened their beaches after a nearly month-long closure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. But the opening comes with a lot of restrictions and duties for lifeguards.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department deputies are supporting Encinitas lifeguards by patrolling the sand and guarding blocked off beach entrances, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan.

Bioluminescence created a brilliant, neon blue glow in Encinitas.

Encinitas has approved a motion to reopen Moonlight Beach for walking, running and water activities with restrictions on Monday. The beach will open at 8 a.m. and entrances at least 6 feet wide will open, but all other beach access points will be closed, according to the city. Facial coverings should still be worn where non-household members are present and…

Three people were arrested and cited Saturday morning during a rally at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, organized to protest beach closures and stay-at-home orders in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “Several protesters walked onto the beach and sat as deputies began speaking to them regarding the county public health order,” San Diego Sheriff’s Department Lt. Amber Baggs said....

Helicopter footage captured protesters in Encinitas on Saturday.

Walkers and joggers turned out Friday in North County after two popular walkways were reopened — with new rules — in the wake of protests last weekend, reports NBC 7’s Allison Ash,

Two popular coastal trails in Encinitas have reopened and visitors tell NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez that they are grateful.

Hiking trails in Encinitas will reopen, days after dozens of residents protested the closures.

A group of people marched along South Coast Highway 101 on Sunday to protest the closure of beaches, parks, and trails in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The protest organized by Crista Curtis on Facebook began at 10 a.m. in front of Swami’s Beach parking lot in Encinitas. “Honestly, I had just had enough. When they closed the Coastal…

As protests against stay-at-home orders erupted across the country, Encinitas residents also protested. NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes reports.

Here’s the question more and more people are wrestling with amid all of the COVID-19 precautions: How far is too far with the closures? NBC 7’s Steven Luke went to North County to talk to residents about the topic.

At a time when staying home is the safest place to be, several Encinitas families are stuck finding a new place to live. On Friday afternoon, a storm drain on Nardo Road and Santa Fe Drive overflowed, sending hundreds of gallons of water pouring into people’s homes. Firefighter Matthew Drabinski’s home is destroyed as a result. “All of a...