City News

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Encinitas City Council voted to establish San Diego Community Power’s (SDCP) premium product, Power100, as the default electricity choice for all customers within the City of Encinitas. Power100 will provide 100 percent renewable electricity to customers at a cost that is on par with San Diego Gas and Electric’s (SDG&E) current customer rates.   During the meeting, C...

The Encinitas City Council will consider approval of the City’s first Homeless Action Plan, at their meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. The draft Homeless Action Plan includes strategies to address the community impacts of homelessness in Encinitas and identifies the role of the City and its community partners in combatting homelessness. The City Council agenda and staff report will be posted to the City’s ...

Be a safe cyclist by learning how to share the road.  Unless otherwise posted, bike riders have the same rights and responsibilities on public roads as car drivers.  There’s a lot to learn and understand about road markings, types of lanes and where and when it’s appropriate to ride on shared streets.  Watch this quick video from the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition to learn about what it means to ...

Roadway and mobility improvements on North Coast Highway 101 begin with Phase I of Comprehensive Streetscape project Initial construction is underway to kick off the project to preserve and revitalize North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. The multiphase project known as Leucadia Streetscape begins with Phase 1 roadway improvements between Marcheta and Basil Streets, drainage work between El Portal and A Streets, and parking ...

At their meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, the Encinitas City Council will consider the approval of a contract for WSP USA Inc. (WSP) to update the City’s Circulation Element, a long-term vision for the movement of people and goods throughout the City. If approved by Council, WSP would begin work and community outreach needed in Spring 2021.  The agenda and staff report for the meeting will be posted on the Ci...

A study session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2020, at 5 p.m., by the Encinitas City Council and Planning Commission to review and discuss the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update and comments received from State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element is required by State law to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs in order to preserve, improve and develop housing for ...

As part of the I-5 North Coast Corridor construction, there will be daytime lane closures along Manchester Avenue, between the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center and Ocean Cove. The work will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and continue for 2-3 weeks. Signage has been placed and flaggers will be in place to monitor and direct traffic through the construction area.  If you have questions, please contact Steve McMillan, R...

There will be a ramp closure will begin Friday, February 5, at 9 p.m., and reopen on Monday, February 8, at 5 a.m. at the northbound I-5 off-ramp to La Costa Avenue. *Please note, construction schedules are subject to change. A detour map for this upcoming ramp closure in the City of Encinitas can be seen in the attached graphic. These closures will allow crews to realign interchange ramps to accommodate two new Carpool/HOV...

In anticipation of a rainstorm that is expected tomorrow, Friday, January 29, the City is providing sand and bags to Encinitas residents. This is available to Encinitas residents only and is not available for commercial use. Pre-filled sandbags are available, while supplies last, at the Public Works facility located at 160 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas, CA 92024. Sand and bags, unfilled, are also available at Fire Station 3, loca...

Did you know that people on bicycles (including e-bikes) are subject to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code?  In California, bike riders are subject to many of the laws applicable to the driver of a vehicle, which simply put, means bikes must follow the rules of the road! Keep it safe and legal to avoid the chance of getting a ticket. Below are some of the main California Vehicle Codes (CVC) that bicyclists m...