Save Energy

ENCINITAS — An official with San Diego Gas & Electric gave a presentation to City Council Jan. 21 outlining new technology available to homeowners and businesses that may conserve electricity and save money.

Claudia Carrillo, a public affairs manager with the power company, said smart meters are digital meters with two-way communication that send energy use information to SDG&E. Unlike existing meters, smart meters have a computer chip that records energy usage. In the future, energy use information will be recorded every hour at your home and every 15 minutes at a business. To continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Sharing the water

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State commission to consider Hall property appeal

CARDIFF--- A hotly debated decision by the Encinitas City Council to put a sports field park on the 44-acre Hall property will be reviewed by the state Coastal Commission next week. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

50 year-old Torrey Pines gone

CARDIFF ---- A series of controversial worm poop fertilizer applications didn't save three Torrey pines from dying at Cardiff's library. Neither did the newly reworked irrigation system, nor the intensive pruning effort, nor even the removal of some of the soil and roots around the trees' bases. To continue reading at

The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

Moonlight Beach

Photos/Art by Christan Manion, Nick & Kirra's loving uncle.

Orchids in the rain

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E-post cards

These are nice to e-mail with 5 choices of which corner of Encinitas you would like the most for a post card. Click on the http://www.encinitaslive.com/ site to send. While you're there explore the artists of all dimensions.

Council agrees to increase pedestrian safety

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — City Council voted unanimously to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Mackinnon Avenue and Villa Cardiff Drive during its Jan. 14 meeting.

In response to the Cardiff School District superintendent’s request last year, city staff investigated ways to increase pedestrian safety. Accessing the east side and west side of Mackinnon Avenue can be a dangerous proposition according to city traffic engineers. Especially since the area is accessed mainly by school children during high traffic times of day. Click on link to continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Swamis Pedestrian Railroad underpass

Construction should start in 18 months. For more info click on this link to the City of Encinitas or the picture.

Update; 2/21, design/artistic changes approved. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

The handing over of the reins

This affects everyone in Encinitas, so lets wish our new president the best of luck.

Encinitas Events Calendar

Happy New Year from the City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department. Please enjoy our recreation programs, parks, beaches, trail facilities, events and ideas for getting out and having fun in your community. Click link to view, City of Encinitas

Developer brings sand to the beach

Trucks moved at high rates of speed onto Ponto Beach in south Carlsbad carrying loads of sand during low tide Jan. 8. The unusual activity marked the beginning of a monthlong sand replenishment program that will eventually deposit 37,000 cubic yards of so-called opportunistic sand on the beach. The sand originated from the construction site of Pacific Station in downtown Encinitas. The $40 million mixed-use development at 687 South Coast Highway, anchored by a Whole Foods Market, will include 47 condominiums, restaurants, shops and offices. Continue article at The Coast News. by Wehtahnah Tucker

High school students take home top surfing honors

The Swami’s Surfing Association gave its top surfing honors to two local high school students at the annual awards ceremony this past December. Continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Recycle your Batteries for free

Did you know that it is illegal as well as unsafe to dispose of household batteries in the trash? Besides containing materials that can be hazardous if released in the environment, even intact batteries that aren't 100% discharged present a potential hazard. In light of this we invite everyone to Recycle your batteries at the Cardiff Library. We now have the means to safely facilitate battery recycling. All we ask is that you cover the positive terminal of the battery with any style of tape (when the positive terminals of batteries that have any amount of charge touch, the result can be overheating and a possible fire). We have bags to place the batteries in, and a safe receptacle to place those bags in. So help us help you make the responsible choice for your home and your environment by recycling your used batteries here at the Cardiff branch!

2081 Newcastle Avenue Cardiff, CA 92007

Improve you interpersonal skills

Lifestyle Etiquette in the 21st Century with expert Elaine
Swann. Make a great impression; become socially and
business savvy. Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.

Free event at the library, Cornish drive location.

For more info click on the following link; San Diego County Libraries.

San Elijo Nature Center

Finishing touches are being made to the long-anticipated San Elijo Nature Center set to open Jan. 31.The $5.6 million "green" project on the north shore of San Elijo Lagoon was conceived more than two decades ago, and construction began in December 2007. The two-story building, made largely from recycled materials, will serve as a public educational facility highlighting the area's delicate ecosystem. To continue reading at the

North County Times. By ELENA CRISTIANO

Great weekend

Some of the best tide pooling lately

Just one of those days to remember!

Program helps special-needs students find jobs

Local businesses offer on-the-job training. A state work-experience program has helped more than 1,000 special-needs students in the San Dieguito Union High School District get and keep jobs, according to local businesses, students and educators. Click on link for full article.

TheNorthCountyTimes. By STACY BRANDT

Great value for eating out!

Highly recommended from a friend who is buying these coupons for 50% off, for places that you might want to try or already are a patron. Just plug-in the zip code and see the dozens of local eateries. http://www.restaurant.com/