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LOCAL POLITICS

Encinitas Takes Plastic Straw Ban A Giant Leap Further

Encinitas is advancing a proposal to require restaurants and retailers to use only compostable or reusable foodware, following a report that reveals 80% of trash collected in local cleanups in 2023 was plastic.

• A recent report found that 80% of trash collected in 2023 cleanups in Encinitas was plastic.

• The city’s environmental commission has proposed amendments to the 2020 plastic ordinance to ban single-use plastics and enforce compostable materials.

• If approved, restaurants will need to switch to compostable or reusable items for all foodware, with specific exceptions for certain single-use items.

• Retailers must sell foodware made from natural fiber-based compostable materials or aluminum, eliminating traditional plastics from their offerings.

• The initiative is supported by local waste hauler EDCO, which aims to reduce landfill waste and promote composting through stricter regulations.

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LOCAL POLITICS

Encinitas City Manager Involved In Defamation Lawsuit

The ongoing defamation lawsuit involving Port Huron City Manager James Freed, which accuses several board members, including Encinitas City Manager Pamela Antil, of retaliatory actions, underscores significant tensions within municipal governance and the ethical standards for city officials.

• A trial date has been set for October 29 in a defamation lawsuit against the ICMA and several board members, including Encinitas City Manager Pamela Antil.

• James Freed alleges that the censure vote against him was politically motivated and damaged his professional reputation.

• The lawsuit claims Freed's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic led to personal attacks and a censure vote that is unprecedented in the organization’s history.

• The Port Huron City Council has publicly supported Freed, urging the ICMA to retract the censure findings.

• Antil implemented a controversial mandatory vaccination policy in Encinitas that resulted in disciplinary actions against employees, contrasting with Freed’s approach during the pandemic.

LOCAL POLITICS

Del Mar Board Rejects SANDAG’s Train Proposal

The Del Mar Fairgrounds Board has rejected a proposal to relocate the LOSSAN train tracks along the bluffs, prompting the Del Mar City Council to consider the issue next.

• The Fairgrounds Board voted against Option A, which proposed moving the tracks underground along Interstate 5.

• Community members expressed concerns about the impact of construction on the equestrian community and local hospitality industry.

• Carla Hayes highlighted the incompatibility of heavy equipment with horses in San Diego County, which has the highest horse population per capita in California.

• SANDAG is exploring alternative relocation options, with a target completion date of 2035 for the rail project.

WEATHER

Tuesday: 73° 🌡️ 65° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 WSW 10 mph

Wednesday: 71° 🌡️ 65° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 WSW 9 mph

Thursday: 71° 🌡️ 65° | ⛅ Party Cloudy | 💨 SW 9 mph

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 7/19:

Fleetwood Max - The Landings - Carlsbad, CA

John Bennett - Le Papagayo - Carlsbad, CA

Sonic Nectar - Mr. Peabody's - Encinitas, CA

Saturday 7/20:

Circa Sonic - The Landings - Carlsbad, CA

LAE - Le Papagayo - Carlsbad, CA

Jonathan Lee Band - Mr. Peabody’s - Encinitas, CA

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