The City of Encinitas announced Thursday that businesses found operating out of compliance with the current Regional Stay at Home Order issued by the State of California are in jeopardy of losing their city-issued encroachment permits, as well as facing hefty county fines. Encroachment permits have been issued by the city to local businesses to allow for outdoor dining and other activities within the public right-of-way, su...

The City of Encinitas is seeking input from the community on the latest housing plan that is currently under review by the State Department of Housing and Community Development, known as HCD. During this review process, residents of Encinitas are able to review the latest draft of the housing plan and provide their input on current housing needs and solutions in Encinitas. What’s a Housing Element? The Housing Ele...

It was announced today that the Southern California Region has less than 15% of its ICU capacity available and as announced by the Governor during his December 3, press conference, a Regional Stay at Home Order will go into effect at midnight on Monday morning, December 7. During the San Diego County briefing today, it was noted that while San Diego County has 20.6% of its ICU capacity available, the region as a whole has only...

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to City Commissions. Application forms must be completed online from the City’s  website.  All applicants must be registered voters of the City of Encinitas.   There are two (2) application deadlines: one for incumbents wishing to reapply and a later date for all other applicants. The deadline for incumbents w...