Seaside Courier - February 2014

February 2014

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Coast News publisher taken to court over campaign spending

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he Fair Political Practices &RPPLVVLRQ LQ D VXLW ÀOHG Jan. 23 in Vista Superior Court, seeks penalties against publisher -LP .\GG WKDW FRXOG H[FHHG $30,000.

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The state’s election watchdog is suing the publisher of The Coast News in Encinitas over what it calls campaignspending violations.

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Former poinsettia ranch now a center for Jewish ideals A view of the coast from the former Ecke Poinsettia Ranch.

Photo credit: Leichtag Foundation

ENCINITAS: FLOWER CAPITAL NO MORE

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Dealing with the end-of-life issues

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An artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rendition of planned renovations at The Grauer School in Encinitas

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Contributing to a healthy business climate in Encinitas

By Encinitas Hospitality Association

The ordinace could cripple the vibrant downtown community that so many residents have worked hard to create.

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Trying to keep crowds under control

By Mike Jacobsen for the Seaside Courier

Letter from Encinitas

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I would like us to be more open and innovative as we continue to discuss affordable housing.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FINDING SOLACE THROUGH MUSIC

By Jen Van Tieghem Seaside Courier Music Writer Solace & The Moonlight Lounge 25 East E Street Encinitas, CA 92024 760-753-2433 www.EatAtSolace.com

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Feb 9. Ben Powell at Tower 13. Free. 1 p.m. Powell regularly performs his bluesy rock music at Tower 13. :LWK KDQGPDGH SHUFXVVLRQ LQVWUXPHQWV DORQJ ZLWK D UHVRQDWRU JXLWDU KH EULQJV D IXQ YLEH WR WKLV ODLG EDFN ORFDWLRQ 7KHVH VRXOIXO VHWV DUH LGHDO IRU D VXQQ\ 6XQGD\ DIWHUQRRQ DW WKH EHDFK ZZZ WRZHU FRP

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PETS

Pet talk: The raw food debate

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Top volleyball coach coming to MiraCosta College

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Volleyball coach Kristen Wright looks to start winning championships at MiraCosta College.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has been incredibly successful at the high school level and I have no doubt she will have the same success at MiraCosta College.â&#x20AC;?

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