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Encinitas CA – On Oct. 21, 2020, the Encinitas City Council voted unanimously to award a construction  and support contracts for Phase 1 of the Leucadia Streetscape Project, a series of  improvements to preserve and revitalize Highway 101 and provide improved accessibility to the area, whether in a car, on a bike or on foot.   After evaluating all submitted bids and proposals, staff recommended Gra...

Sandbags will be available per event to Encinitas residents (no contractors) on a first come, first serve basis. Residents must provide photo identification and show proof of residency. 10 filled sandbags will be given for each address/property (while supply lasts). Residents must self-load and transport the sandbags

The Maggie Houlihan Memorial Dog Park will be closed October 1st to October 31st for annual fall turf renovations, drainage improvements and general repairs.  

Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-28-20, which provides renters certain protections from eviction and homeowners from mortgage foreclosures during the COVID-19 state of emergency and the City of Encinitas companion Urgency Ordinance 2020-07 expire on September 30, 2020.  On August 31, 2020, the State of California enacted Assembly Bill 3088 (AB 3088) to extend some of those protections and set certain requireme...

Honoring Citizens for Making a Difference in our Community

Encinitas seeks nominations for its 2020 Environmental Award ProgramDeadline for Nominations: Saturday, October 31, 2020 by 12:00 midnight The City of Encinitas Environmental Commission is proud to announce the opening of nominations for its prestigious Environmental Award Program (EAP), now in its sixth year.  The EAP seeks to recognize deserving individuals, businesses, and non-profits for their commitment to environ...

Encinitas, CA – (Sept. 3, 2020) – The Encinitas City Council will consider appointing Pamela W. Antil as its next city manager at its September 9 City Council meeting. Antil became the top candidate after a nationwide search to replace Encinitas’ previous City Manager, Karen Brust, who retired in June after nearly five years with the city. If the item is approved, Antil would begin on October 12, 2020. ...

The City Council voted unanimously in its August 26, 2020, Council meeting to launch a pilot program to increase education about the importance of wearing a facial covering to help stop the spread of COVID-19.  While providing certain exceptions for health and other conditions, the County Public Health Order otherwise mandates that facial coverings be worn when within indoor public spaces, and when outdoors when six feet ...

The City Council voted unanimously in its August 26, 2020, Council meeting to launch a pilot program to increase education about the importance of wearing a facial covering. Due to the importance of this program in stopping the spread of the virus, and that it is mandated by the County Public Health Order, the program will be conducted by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.  The County order requires the use ...

A series of 53 mosaics have been installed at the Santa Fe Drive undercrossing. The City of Encinitas funded a public art project to create 53 mosaic panels for permanent installation at the redesigned Santa Fe Drive undercrossing as part of the Caltrans and SANDAG Build NCC project. The mosaics were created by Encinitas high school and college students and adult artists. Interested artists submitted applications that were ...