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Stuart Grauer, founder of Encinitas' Grauer School, published a tribute to alternative-education pioneer Jerry Mintz, who died at home and was buried Oct. 13 in New York, crediting Mintz with shaping the school's learner-centered philosophy over more than two decades.
Sports
San Dieguito Youth Softball is accepting early-bird registration at $225 for its spring 2027 season, which runs approximately 10 to 12 weeks with games starting in February at Cardiff Sports Park.
Moonlight to Swami's
Stuart Grauer, founder of Encinitas' Grauer School, published a tribute to alternative-education pioneer Jerry Mintz, who died at home and was buried Oct. 13 in New York, crediting Mintz with shaping the school's learner-centered philosophy over more than two decades.
Local Government
The Encinitas City Council will consider targeted Sheriff's e-bike enforcement near three schools, design options for a grant-funded South Coast Highway 101 sidewalk and bike project, and a proposal to ban smoking in all hotel rooms at its Wednesday, Oct. 21 meeting.
Local Government
El Niño-driven coastal erosion is threatening the Pacific Surfliner corridor that serves as Encinitas residents' only rail connection north, prompting state agencies to launch a relocation feasibility study for the most vulnerable stretch of track.
Public Safety
A Santa Ana wind event will push Encinitas temperatures near 80°F on Thursday and into the low 80s Friday and Saturday, with gusts up to 25 mph at the coast, a Heat Advisory and a High Wind Watch for San Diego County through Saturday evening.
Public Safety
Three hazard alerts remain active along the Encinitas coast after Tropical Storm Rachel, including a coastal flood advisory through Tuesday and a county bacteria warning urging swimmers and surfers to stay out of the water for 72 hours.
Sports
San Dieguito Youth Softball is accepting early-bird registration at $225 for its spring 2027 season, which runs approximately 10 to 12 weeks with games starting in February at Cardiff Sports Park.
Sports
La Costa Canyon's JV football team outscored San Marcos 13-0 in the fourth quarter Friday, Oct. 9, to win 32-21 at home and improve to 3-3 overall.
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Editor
Angela Yamamoto is an editor with a broadcast journalism background, and is passionate about stories that inform and connect. She started as a TV producer, anchor, and reporter at NBC16 in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, covering breaking news and community features. A stint producing national news in New York City made her realize she missed community-focused storytelling, bringing her back to her roots.
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