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Commentary: Past property discrimination in Encinitas
It was unsettling to learn recently that property in Encinitas had used exclusionary racial covenant language in property transfer documents that prohibited anyone other than White people from owning, renting or using property in Cardiff.…
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Carlsbad Aquafarm resumes public tours, classes and oyster tastings
CARLSBAD — One of the city’s iconic farms has quietly reopened to the public. The Carlsbad Aquafarm, a staple in the city since the 1970s, has finally opened its doors for tours, shucking classes and…
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Homeless camp’s ‘horrid conditions’ raises health, safety concerns in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — Homeless resident Victor “Vic” Ballance died of a suspected drug overdose on July 24 in a swath of undeveloped land just behind Oggi’s Restaurant in Encinitas, according to the San Diego County Medical…
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Carlsbad teen’s directorial debut aligns with Hollywood dreams
CARLSBAD — A local teen made her directorial debut on Aug. 2 with the film release of “Mixed Signals.” Kobe Cowell, 18, has had her sights on the small and big screen since she was…
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Taste of Wine: North County Wine Company celebrates 11 years
Senior Editor Frank Mangio and I were on-site to celebrate the 11th anniversary of one of the region’s premier wine shops — North County Wine Company (NCWC) in San Marcos. Owner Jim Tobin and bartender…