Dog Contest Winners!
Each year hundreds of people look forward to watching and participating in the Dog Contests at the Cardiff Dog Days of Summer event. Check out the 2019 winners!
2019 Dog Contest Winners
Each year hundreds of people look forward to watching and participating in the Dog Contests at Cardiff Dog Days of Summer event! All of the contestants brought their A-game this year which made it really tough for the judges…
Keep scrolling to check out the 1st place winners!
Make sure to save the date for the 15th Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer happening on Sunday, August 9th at the Encinitas Community Park from 10am-5pm. We hope to see you and your furiends there!
Kip won 1st Place Cutest Puppy
Kendyll won 1st Place Best Trick
Bailey won 1st Place Best Dressed
Thor won 1st Place Best Looking Big Dog
Saki won 1st Place Best Looking Medium Dog
Atrais won 1st Place Best Looking Small Dog
Thank you Morgan Mallory, owner of Corner Frame Shop in Leucadia for taking these photos!
Fighting Climate Change with Cardiff Sand Dunes
The “living sand dunes” have been in the making for five years and they’re part of an ongoing effort to save Cardiff State Beach from rising sea levels.
Fighting Climate Change with Cardiff Sand Dunes
ENCINITAS, Calif. – The city of Encinitas used some giant scissors to cut a giant ribbon, to celebrate some giant piles of sand on Cardiff State Beach.
Sometimes giant piles of sand are just sand. But these piles are not. They’re engineered “living dunes” that have been five years in the making. And they’re part of an ongoing effort to save Cardiff from rising sea levels.
These super dunes may even provide a roadmap for saving other beaches that are susceptible to climate change, up and down California’s coast.
Erosion, Erosion, Erosion
When it comes to California’s beaches, erosion is normal. Our coastal landscapes are meant to change. However, rising sea levels and intense storms have exacerbated the dangers of erosion, and the fact that we’ve built homes and infrastructure right up against it means that it’s a huge concern.
In many places, we fight against erosion by “nourishing” beaches, which means adding a bunch of sand to increase their size, like at Zuma Beach in Malibu. We sometimes also line the beaches with giant rocks, especially along roads, the hope being that those rocks will absorb some of the energy put out by the powerful ocean, thus saving the infrastructure behind them.
The living dunes at Cardiff State Beach in Encinitas are roughly 14 feet above sea level and three feet above Highway 101. (Photo by Jacob Margolis/LAist)
That’s what officials were doing at Cardiff for years, in an effort to protect the beach and North Coast Highway 101, but it wasn’t working.
“[Cardiff] was already experiencing flooding during extreme high tide events and during extreme storms,” said Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Program Administrator for the City of Encinitas.
Any sand that they used to nourish the beach was quickly washed away, shrinking its usable area. And the rocks that they used to protect the 101 were just being thrown up onto it.
“It did cause a lot of issues with access, access to the highway itself. The highway is pretty critical for daily commuters,” said Timberlake.
Recognizing that the problem wasn’t going to get any better as sea levels rose, the city decided to act, and over the course of five years designed and built a “living shoreline.”
While the process is similar to beach nourishment in that it uses a lot of sand, it’s completely different in that it’s meticulously engineered, offers tiers of protection and is designed to last a long time.
Like a Sandy Layer Cake
Beneath the piles of sand are rocks, or cobble, that are stacked at specific angles, and increase in size the further you get from the water. They’re buried about ten feet deep and are sitting on top of a thick fabric that’s designed to keep them from sinking.
“There’s science backing cobble at being pretty effective at shoreline protection. It stacks up more steeply and higher as waves attack it,” said Brian Leslie, Senior Coastal Scientist with GHD, a firm that the city contracted with on the project. “It’s … like this first line of defense for the dune, so the dune doesn’t get eroded right away when we start to get these big waves and tides.”
The city installed sand fences and planted native vegetation on top of the mounds to stop them from blowing away. There’s also the added benefit of building natural habitat for the adorable snowy plovers.
“This is a coastal strand that was formerly … a dune system, so it’s bringing back what used to be here and it’s meant to be a permanent feature,” said Leslie.
The dunes will erode so they’ll require nourishing, though it’s unclear how often at this time…
Article by: Jacob Margolis
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Dune construction was finalized with the planting of native dune species, such as beach primrose and red-sand verbena, and the installation of beach access fencing, which delineates public access paths through the dune systems and helps protect the dunes from erosion.
The City of Encinitas along with key agency partners held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening. Watch the ribbon cutting video here from CBS8, celebrating the completion of the Cardiff Sand Dunes.
Cardiff School Construction Update
Construction on Cardiff School has continued over the last month with installation of underground utilities, electrical work and rough grading for the new building pads…
Cardiff School Construction Update
Construction on Cardiff School has continued over the last month with installation of underground utilities (gas, electric and communications); electrical work; and rough grading for the new building pads.
Additionally, the parking lot and walkways have been patched to allow for use once school resumes.
Power has been restored this week in advance of teachers and students returning to campus. Teachers returned on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and students returned on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
In order to be able to continue operating the school, construction is occurring in phases. All 60-70-year-old buildings are now gone. The main administration building and one, two-room classroom building remain intact. These buildings – along with eight portable classrooms – are fully functional and will house the school’s and District’s administrative offices and grades K-1 while the rest of the campus is being constructed. Students in second grade will attend classes at Ada W. Harris Elementary School during the construction. Second grade will once again be at Cardiff School when it reopens in August 2020.
Construction activity is currently diminishing and is focusing on preparing the eastern portion of the site for construction of new classroom buildings. Starting in November 2019, construction on the new classroom buildings will commence.
In June 2020, the eight portable classrooms will be removed from the site and one remaining new classroom building will begin construction along with the remodel of the two classrooms attached to the administration building. New classroom buildings are scheduled to be completed by the end of Summer 2020 and the school will be ready to receive all K-2 students. The remaining classroom building will be completed in the Spring 2021. At that time the contractor will remove all remaining equipment and job site trailers from the site and the school’s new play fields will be built and be ready for all K-2 students when they return in August 2021. At this time the District will once again make the school’s play fields available to the community when not being used by the school or District.
Cardiff School play fields are owned solely by the District and are not a City or Community Park. The District named the Cardiff School play fields George Berkich Park to honor a previous Cardiff School principal and granted the City permission to use the school’s play fields for outdoor recreation programs in the early 1990’s because the City lacked its own park land at that time.
Tree Removal Update
The District is committed to preserving as many trees as possible on the school site, and has worked closely with its architect, landscape architect, two arborists and contractors to identify several existing trees that will remain in place.
Approximately 53 new trees are being added to the site and 17 fruiting trees are being relocated or replaced in kind. At the end of construction there will be over 30 more trees on the site than there were previously. These trees will also be more appropriate for the location and consistent with the current City of Encinitas landscape guidelines.
Unfortunately, two trees the District originally attempted to keep must be removed. Although these trees were known to be close to the proposed buildings, the District had hoped they could be kept. Once the site was cleared and new buildings locations determined, it became apparent these trees and their root structures were too close to the new buildings. The District had originally designed a site plan that worked around almost all existing trees, especially the larger trees. When the District redesigned the site to accommodate community requests to consolidate buildings on the eastern portion of the site many of these trees originally planned to remain had to be removed.
The District has been working closely with two arborists and they have recommended the Torrey Pine and Aleppo Pine located at the northeast corner of the site should be removed for safety reasons. The District is working to save a Magnolia tree that was previously identified for removal. This tree is located just southeast of the library.
What’s Next
The District also continues to work through legal issues spurred on by a small group of neighbors who are opposed to the project. Most recently, this group filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) requesting the court halt all construction on the project. If they had been successful, Cardiff School would have been unable to receive students this year.
Instead, the court granted a “limited” TRO, which only temporarily stops construction on the school play fields, except for utility work, until the legal issues can be resolved by the court. The TRO does not affect any other areas of construction on the site and the court has set dates in October
Need More Information about Measure GG?
The District is committed to communicating with residents as this project progresses. You can learn more about the project by contacting Randy Peterson, the Measure GG Bond Program Manager at csdbpm@gmail.com
Article provided by Cardiff School District
Meet Enjet Media
Founded by husband and wife team Tiffany Schultz and Matt Weddle, Enjet Media was born from a passion for creating stunning visuals, storytelling, and showcasing the unique attributes of each and every client.
Enjet Media
Enjet Media was Born from a Passion for Creating Stunning Visuals
Founded by husband and wife team Tiffany Schultz and Matt Weddle, Enjet Media was born from a passion for creating stunning visuals, storytelling, and showcasing the unique attributes of each and every client. We specialize in commercial content strategy & production, travel/lifestyle series and and riveting event coverage. Whether launching an international campaign or marketing a local business, we work hands-on through every step from concept to production to distribution. We create projects that are true to brand, true to heart and set you apart.
Enjet Media was born from a passion for creating stunning visuals, powerful storytelling, and showcasing the unique identity of each and every client. We're a full-service San Diego video agency with a boutique vibe. We pride ourselves in creating compelling works of art that set your brand apart.
Enjet Media provides full-service creative video production in San Diego, they pride themselves on the ability to deliver unrivaled quality to projects of all shapes and sizes. From local businesses to international campaigns, from tourism to biotech, ENJET MEDIA tailors their approach to consistently deliver the highest production value for any budget. Utilizing cinematic cameras and techniques, highly stylized editing, and collaborative creative vision, they will tell your story, they will illuminate your brand, and they will do it with style.
The Enjet Media team includes seasoned cinematographers, in-house editors, experienced on-camera talent, and in-house creative team. Our small team allows us to keep projects personalized – no cookie cutter videos and no call center. Our entire team works with you from conception to finish.
View all of Enjet Media’s work here!
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Check out Enjet Media's work on enjetmedia.com
Meet the Team:
Matt Weddle, Executive Producer/Director of Photography
Tiffany Schultz, Creative Director/Lead Editor/On-Camera Talent
Tom Antolini, Post-Production Manager
Enjet Media
Meet Our Newest Member Trevor!
Meet Trevor, our newest member with Edward Jones. Read on to learn more about Trevor and why he chose to work with Edward Jones as a financial advisor in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Meet Trevor, our newest member with Edward Jones. Read on to learn more about Trevor and why he chose to work with Edward Jones as a financial advisor in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
“One of my most formative memories was the day I graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; with $0.91 in the bank and three weeks until my engineering degree would be put to use, I was quickly entering my new reality. A reality comprised of burdensome student debt, now demanding repayment, as well as a daunting new income and benefit package. Being a life-long problem-solver, my natural inclination was to seek to understand and take the best available course of action.
I spent the next 4 years learning from every book, podcast, and article I could find on budgeting, personal finance, investment management and portfolio construction. This passion enabled me to pay off my student loans, identify my financial goals, and develop a custom computer application to manage my portfolio. During this time I realized most Americans lack the exposure to the topics and guidance they NEED in order to achieve their long-term financial goals. This was the impetus for me to change careers.
I chose Edward Jones because of the nearly 100 year history of serving the serious, long-term individual investor. My primary focus is to understand what is most important to my clients, identify their unique goals or challenges, work together to build personalized strategies to reach their goals, and partner for life to provide peace of mind.
You may be asking, what is a financial advisor? When is it time to speak to one? Is it worth my time? What fees can I expect from working with a human advisor? These are all great questions and are just the beginning of your journey. I want to help YOU understand the answers to questions like these, and the important questions I will ask you!
Myself, and my branch office administrator, Mariah Lewis, are here in Cardiff to serve and guide you. We are dedicated to the highest level of service because in our office, our clients are family. I'm blessed to live and work in this community and I look forward to making an impact that benefits the place we call home.”
Contact:
Trevor Heglund
trevor.heglund@edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com/trevor-heglund
111 Chesterfield Dr Suite 119
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
760.632.8054
Full Overnight Closures of Manchester Ave.
Full Overnight Closures of Manchester Avenue at I-5 September 8-13
Full Overnight Closures of Manchester Avenue at I-5 on September 8th-13th
Starting Sunday, September 8, and continuing until Friday, September 13, a full overnight closure of eastbound and westbound Manchester Avenue at Interstate 5 (I-5) will take place each night between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
As part of the San Elijo Lagoon Highway Bridge Replacement Project, Caltrans and SANDAG construction crews have begun removing falsework – temporary steel and wooden support structures – from the newly constructed southbound exterior highway bridge. These overnight closures will allow crews to remove bridge falsework directly above the Manchester Avenue surface street.
All I-5 on-ramps and off-ramps will remain open during these overnight closures and will provide access to eastbound and westbound detour routes for the traveling public. Please note, daytime eastbound and westbound motor vehicle access on Manchester Avenue at I-5 will be maintained between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Thank you for your patience during construction!
VG Donuts, The Legendary Bakery of Cardiff-By-The-Sea
VG Donuts and Bakery is an iconic Cardiff-by-the-Sea community business and historical landmark. As Cardiff locals, Jim and Betty Mettee with 6 kids started VG’s in 1969 in hopes to frame their own future.
VG Donuts and Bakery is an iconic Cardiff-by-the-Sea community business and historical landmark. As Cardiff locals, Jim and Betty Mettee with 6 kids started VG’s in 1969 in hopes to frame their own future. Jim wanted to have a business that even when times were financially difficult, he could still offer a donut and a cup of coffee to those in need and bring joy to their lives. They focused on quality ingredients, consistent product, and true customer service. Jim’s son, Joe first started working at in his early teens and became a partner before the age of 20. By the late 1970’s, he met his wife, Betty (she worked as a cashier) and in the 1980’s they took over ownership in full when Father Jim became sick.
VG Donut & Bakery is a full service bakery located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, in Coastal North County San Diego. Specializing in the old-fashioned style of baking, VGs is owned and operated by the Mettee family since 1969, and is now a thriving third generation business. VG or “Very Good” for those who were wondering, is a local’s favorite for a fresh cup of coffee and a bakery item guaranteed to satisfy a sweet tooth.
For many customers, VG Donut & Bakery has become a tradition and a Cardiff landmark. The quick moving line that extends out the doors daily is proof that VGs is more than a bakery, it’s an institution filled with familiar faces.
Photo: @teejan_saddy
The undeniable unique VG’s is still family owned and family operated by the Mettee’s whom take extreme care of their establishment, employees and pride in their baked goods. They have a great love for their family, town, weather, beaches and amazingly cool customers as well.
With Jim and Betty as amazing role models, VG’s continues to give back to community and help those in great need. Annually, they donate to the local schools extracurricular activity programs that are no longer offered or supported through the common core.
VG’s is a fun, vibrant atmosphere that every local adores. A must try, if you have never had VG’s baked goods, is the Chocolate glaze or chocolate old fashion donut. Their chocolate icing is legendary.
VGs uses only top quality ingredients to ensure top quality products. Donuts are baked twice daily, at 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. We also offer a large variety of pastries, muffins, cookies, bread, desserts and cakes for all occasions, including weddings. In fact, VG Donut & Bakery makes the most reasonably priced and delicious wedding cakes in San Diego.
Meet Our Program Director, Alison!
Meet our Program Director, Alison! Alison Wielechowski and her family moved to Cardiff-by-the-Sea during the summer of 2016. She is a long time non-profit executive with over 15 years of experience of building community..
Meet Our Program Director, Alison!
Alison Wielechowski and her family moved to Cardiff-by-the-Sea during the summer of 2016. She is a long time non-profit executive with over 15 years of experience of building community. Since moving from the east coast, Alison and her family love to spend time outdoors exploring hiking spots in San Diego County, gardening, and spending time at the beach. She also has volunteered her time with ELL as an assistant baseball coach, has been a den leader in the Cardiff Cub Scout Pack 797, and is currently a board member on the Ada Harris Wild Cats Band Boosters. When not working or volunteering, you might see Alison, her husband George, and sons Lennon and Gideon hanging out at the Encinitas Community Park or rising bikes on the coastal rail trail.
Keep Your Pet Safe in the Heat
Tips from VCA California Veterinary Specialists to keep your pet safe in the heat to help make sure your pet doesn’t over-heat and their paws don’t burn on surfaces.
Keep Your Pet Safe in the Heat with tips from VCA California Veterinary Specialists
California Veterinary Specialists provided some helpful tips to keep your pet safe this Summer. Read below to find out how to protect your pet's paws from hot surfaces and signs of over-heating and what to do to cool down your pet...
Surface Temperatures Can Burn Paws
Be aware, the high temperatures impact the temperature of surfaces which means the pads of your pet's feet are susceptible to burns. Dog's paws do not blister like human skin so you cannot use that to tell if it's a safe temperature or if their feet are ok. Dr. Sarah explains the dangers to your pet from the environmental summer heat in this video here located on California Specialists website. Consider the surface your dog walks on during morning and mid-day so they don't burn their paws this summer.
How do you know when your pet is dangerously over-heated?
Sandra Cosgrove, an emergency critical care technician with VCA California Veterinary Specialists, shares what pet-parents should look for and what they can quickly do to safely cool their pets. Below is a recap of the video from Sandra or check out the video here.
Signs that we can look for in heat exhaustion is heavy panting, drooling, difficulty breathing, dizziness, weakness, dry bright red or pale gums and rapid heartbeat. If you think your dog is suffering from heat stroke, it's important to get them wet immediately to have their body temperature lowered. Below are 3 steps of what you can do to lower your pet's body temperature:
1. One way to do that is to make sure they have cold water to drink.
2. Then take some towels, soak them in water and ring it on-top of them until their breathing starts to settle. It's important not to lay the towels on-top of them because that can actually keep the heat in.
3. The fastest way would be to hose them down. If your animal has signs that they need to come to the hospital make sure to water them down first then bring them straight to the E.R.
We hope you found this helpful to keep your animal safe from the heat this Summer. For more safety tips on keeping your pet cool this Summer, sign-up for The Scoop E-Newsletter from California Veterinary Specialist. Check out their website to sign-up here!
Keep Your Pup Safe this Summer
Small Business 101 Workshop
Join us for the continuation of our popular Small Business 101 workshop series geared towards both the beginning business owner and the experienced professional in Encinitas.
Small Business 101 Workshop Series
Join the continuation of our popular Small Business 101 workshop series geared towards both the beginning business owner and the experienced professional in Encinitas.
This "102" session follows our Small Business 101 Workshop presented in June 2019 and this time, the focus will be on accounting, finance, and bookkeeping basics.
We'll have presentations from local professionals as well as the North San Diego Small Business Development Center at MiraCosta College. In addition, come meet Encinitas' local 101 Main Street and Chamber of Commerce organizations and learn how these resources can help you.
The workshop goes from 2 -4 p.m. on Sept. 24th at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Road. An optional networking session follows the workshop, from 4 - 5 PM.
This workshop is offered in partnership with the City of Encinitas, MiraCosta College, the 101 Main Street Associations, and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce.
Register
To register, visit the Eventbrite site setup at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-101-tickets-67553970745Â
September 24th, 2019
2:00pm-4:00pm
Encinitas Community and Senior Center
505 S. Vulcan Ave. Encinitas, CA
1140 Oakcrest Park Road
2019 Taste of Cardiff Golden Fork Winner!
All of the votes are in! Check out who won the Taste of Cardiff 2019 Golden Fork Award!
Congratulations Fish 101!
Cardiff 101 Main Street’s 10th Annual Taste of Cardiff was a huge success and we hope you had as much fun as we did! Year after year we are continually impressed with the quality, variety and drool worthy tastes Cardiff restaurants create!
And now we present the 2019 Golden Fork Award winner…………. Fish 101!! Congratulations! Your votes welcomed Fish 101 to the neighborhood!
Thank you Morgan Mallory, owner of Corner Frame Shop in Leucadia from creating the 2019 Golden Fork award.
2019 Golden Fork Award Winner
Store Hours: 11:30 am - 9 pm
Address: 2101 San Elijo Ave. Cardiff, CA
fish101restaurant.com
Runner Ups…
Cardiff Seaside Market
Trattoria Positano in Cardiff
2019 Taste of Cardiff Guide
It’s that time of year again, and Taste of Cardiff is here! What better way to spend a spring evening in our beautiful town than sampling dishes from your favorite local restaurants and sipping on your favorite local beverages?
2019 Taste of Cardiff Guide
It’s that time of year again, and Taste of Cardiff is here! What better way to spend a spring evening in our beautiful town than sampling dishes from your favorite local restaurants and sipping on your favorite local beverages? In addition to the Cardiff restaurants and San Diego libations we all know and love, there will be a few newcomers this year that I am very excited about. Fish 101 will be sampling some of their grub from their new location on San Elijo Ave. which is bound to be delicious. Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge will be hosting two new Sip Stops, JuneShine, a local hard-kombucha company, and Pure Project, a San Diego brewery focused on tropical flavors and brewing sustainably. This event is always a blast, but here are a few do’s and don’ts to make sure you get the most out of the evening:
Do make a plan: whether you want to start at the north end of town at Cicciotti’s, the south end at Tower 13, or somewhere in between, just make sure you know where you want to start and where you want to end. There’s a lot of ground to cover and if you want to hit every taste and sip stop (which I highly recommend) you’ll just need to make sure you know where you are going. Sunset is at 7:30 pm if you want to time your route around being somewhere with a view, such as the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge roof or walking along the beach to Restaurant Row.
Don’t be late: with 16 tastes and 17 sips, there is no time to waste! The event starts at 5:00 pm and will call is open at 3pm, so there is plenty of time to pick up your tickets and be where you want to be by the time the event starts. I’ve never heard anyone say they wish the event was shorter so make sure you get there as early as possible.
Do snap some photos in the Camera Camper: this is great way to get some memories of the night and take home so great pictures for free. The Camera Camper will be parked in the Cardiff Animal Hospital lot along with the band Aviator Stash so you can enjoy some tunes while in line and drink M Kombucha.
Don’t miss the music: this year there will be 7 local bands in different locations throughout the event. Genres range from indie/alternative to reggae to children’s bands, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Do ride your bike: Electra will again host a bike valet in the parking lot in front of Harbaugh Parkway on the corner of Chesterfield Dr. and San Elijo Ave. This is a great way to avoid traffic and parking, making it quick and easy to get from one end of the event to the other.
Don’t skip Restaurant Row: while it is a little further from the center of the event it is well worth the walk or ride. There are some great tastes and music to enjoy this direction, and the walk is right along the beach, something you don’t want to miss.
Do vote for the Golden Fork award: each year the participating restaurants battle it out to earn the coveted prize from the event. Tower 13 won last year and will be defending their title, but the competition will be tough as other restaurants have their eye on it. Make sure to keep note of which dish was your favorite and cast your vote after the event. An email will be sent out during the event for you to vote!
Can’t wait to see you there!
Author: Miranda Hyldahl
Cross Construction Inc.
Construction Inc. is a locally owned leading commercial and residential general contractor that serves the community of San Diego County.
Cross Construction Inc.
Looking to have a beautiful custom home that you have always dreamed of? Cross Construction Inc. is a locally owned leading commercial and residential general contractor that serves the community of San Diego County. Cross Construction was founded by Presley N. Cross in 1987 and later incorporated in 1991. Mr. Cross began modestly as a carpenter and built the company one project at a time. He believed his value was in the quality of his work and the ironclad promise of his word. With each successfully completed project, his reputation for quality workmanship and customer service carried farther and farther.
Cross Construction Inc. is the whole package when it comes to finding the perfect general contractor in Cardiff! Cross specializes in custom home construction, residential remodels, landscapes, and commercial builds. They provide a fully equip in house team that self-performs all landscape elements to include hardscapes and softscapes. Cross will assist with all phases of your project and has just recently partnered with LightStream to bring you low rates on home improvement loans.
Striving to build excellence in San Diego county, Cross Construction values their home roots and the community of Cardiff. The Cross Team has played a valuable role by assisting with the Encinitas Preservation Association, helping with demolition and landscaping of the famous historic boathouses! You can check out the boathouse pictures on the Cross Construction website along with other Cross projects.
For over 30 years Cross Construction has been building excellence by delivering quality construction and a client focused experience. Whether it is the expertise of the Cross team, the depth of their planning, the quality of their craftsmanship or their attention to your specific construction needs and desires, Cross is committed to bringing your construction project to life!
If you’ve been hesitant to get started on your home improvement, now is the time to start! Cross will help out with all aspects and phases of your project’s design and build. For more financing information go to the financing tab on the Cross Construction website and apply now.
Their experienced team, deep industry relationship and exceptional customer service makes Cross Construction Inc. one of San Diego’s most trusted and reputable contractors!
For more information about Cross Construction visit their website at crossconstruction.com
Phone: 760.758.3639
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San Elijo Retaining Wall Project
Our Design Committee worked hard and closely with the Arts Commission to come up with a wall that would fit more with the community character
San Elijo Retaining Wall Project
About the Project:
The design of the retaining wall was brought to our attention by the City Council. Our Design Committee worked hard and closely with the Arts Commission to come up with a wall that would fit more with the community character and natural environment versus the original design if we had not discovered that this wall was going to be built...
Proposed retaining wall photo of what the retaining wall would have looked like.
Location of Retaining Wall
Progress of the San Elijo Retaining Wall with Cardiff 101 Main Street, Design Committee’s Efforts and City Council.
Large Sea grass wall with no cap beam
San Elijo Corridor Conceptual Master Plan Wins ALSA Award
The Cardiff-by-the-Sea Conceptual Master Plan was created back in 2014. This plan was created to improve traffic flow and roadways in Cardiff-by-the-Sea which was created by the Cardiff 101 Main Street Association lead by the Design Committee…
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Conceptual Master Plan Wins ALSA Award
The Cardiff-by-the-Sea Conceptual Master Plan was created back in 2014. This plan was created to improve traffic flow and roadways in Cardiff-by-the-Sea which was created by the Cardiff 101 Main Street Association lead by the Design Committee as part of Cardiff 101 Main Street and the LdG Landscape Architects.
Project Goals:
To create greater connection and walkability to surrounding areas in the community including north to the Composer District, west to the Carpentier Parkway and San Elijo State Beach Campgrounds.
To improve circulation for pedestrians, bicycles and cars into and through the Cardiff Specific Plan Area.
Identification of areas in need of pedestrian improvements such as damaged, inadequate, missing or incomplete sidewalks or pathways.
Review of significant intersections and gateways into the Cardiff Specific Plan Area and recommendations for promoting traffic calming while avoiding back-up or congestion.
Retain community character and build upon existing amenities while identifying new opportunities.
Propose means for “quiet zone” to minimize or eliminate the need for train horns.
Incorporate previous studies and designs into the final conceptual streetscape plan, (Cardiff Parking Study, Rail Trail, and the Cardiff Specific Plan).
2018 ALSA Award:
We’re proud to have won an award for the San Elijo Corridor Conceptual Plan from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ALSA). Their mission is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.
Project Description:
Firm: Lastras de Gertle Landscape Architects, Inc.
ALSA Member: Rocio Gertler
Category: Planning & Analysis
2018 Merit Award
SoCal Beach Yoga
Have you ever been on the water's edge and as the sun kissed your skin and salty air soothed your senses thought - what a perfect place to practice yoga! You're not alone! A new beachside yoga option in Encinitas takes you right to the water's edge
SoCal Beach Yoga
Have you ever been on the water's edge and as the sun kissed your skin and salty air soothed your senses thought - what a perfect place to practice yoga! You're not alone! A new beachside yoga option in Encinitas takes you right to the water's edge. The enormous bluffs of Encinitas provide ideal seclusion from iPhones and traffic signals as yogis sink back into the peaceful serenity of minds harmonized with the breath, body, and healing natural elements. Socal Beach Yoga holds sessions at Swami's, Moonlight, and Grandview beaches and offers a unique option for those looking to challenge their muscles differently and stretch their minds.
Jay, who directs the content of the sessions, draws inspiration from his eclectic family history of yogis and diverse range of experience teaching beach yoga. His grandmother who has been traveling regularly to India for 50 years, lectures on meditation and self-realization in the Chicagoland area were Jay was raised. He uses his grandmother's compassion and wisdom to guide him in his teaching along with inspiration from his ancestor Siegmund Breitbart, the Jewish "Superman of the Ages" who amid rising anti-semitism in the 1920's used yoga exercises and diet to become strong enough to bend steel, be named the strongest man in the world, and inspire two young Jews to create the Superman comic a decade later. Jay used Siegmund's teachings on yoga and strength to help several Northwestern University athletic programs reach new heights, using the University's beaches as an ideal training ground. The success of the beach yoga techniques at Northwestern led to a position as partner and lead instructor of Chicago's largest beach yoga company and distinction by the Chicago Tribune as having the best outdoor yoga in the city.
In Encinitas now with his 4 year-old son and enthusiastic co-instructor D.J., Jay hopes to assist yogis forge a deeper relationship with their breath, mind, and body, enhancing their ability to cope with life's sometimes wild challenges. In "Lion Mind Yoga", young yogis 3-9 years of age are challenged just the same as their parents to direct attention at length toward their breath and visual focal points, as well as cultivate awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and breathing patterns, providing a unique chance to gain the practical responsive tools they need when the sandals go back on. This kids offering, along with the challenging yet compassionate adult sessions, he hopes will serve as a boost for all those climbing bravely toward their unique highest potentials.
Make Your Reservation with SoCal Beach Yoga today!
To make a reservation check out his website at socalbeachyoga.com.
Member Spotlight Racepacepups
Meet Kimberli Weeks, the founder of Racepacepups based in San Diego. Racepacepups specializes in running dogs to provide the necessary exercise your canine companion requires.
Member Spotlight Racepacepups
Meet Kimberli Weeks, the founder of Racepacepups based in San Diego. Racepacepups specializes in running dogs to provide the necessary exercise your canine companion requires.
How Racepacepups was born:
Kimberli has an athletic background in Division One collegiate soccer, followed years later with a new love for running. One day after running a marathon, Kimberli was on the beach reliving her race… She noticed a woman running on the beach with her dog and her mood was instantly lifted. The idea of combining her love for dogs and running changed everything for Kimberli’s career.
In 2016, Racepacepups was born. Kimberli runs with overweight dogs who need exercise for health reasons, pups who have excess energy and need an outlet, dogs who suffer from separation anxiety, as well as dogs who simply love to RUN!
Kimberli tailors each workout plan specifically to your dog’s needs and athletic abilities. Just like with humans, each dogs has different workout needs. This is why Kimberli offers one-on-one running sessions and walking (as necessary) for your dog.
Kimberli Runs In:
La Jolla, Encinitas, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Leucadia and Carlsbad.
Rates:
$25 for 30 minutes, $30 for 45 minutes or $35 for one hour.
Contact Info:
Check out Racepacepups.com for more details and to book running sessions for your pup!
Phone Number: 760-557-9057
Email: info@racepacepups.com
11th Annual Kringle Mingle Highlights
Check out the holiday fun at the 11th Annual Kringle Mingle event!
11th Annual Kringle Mingle Highlights
The 11th Annual Kringle Mingle event took place in the North Courtyard of Cardiff Town Center on December 2nd, 2018. We love when our community comes together to enjoy the lively music by Bucket Ruckus and Hullabaloo Band, holiday treats, savory soup from Rimel’s, kid’s crafts, free photos with surfing Santa in the Camera Camper and a place to hang-out with family and friends!
We would like to thank our amazing businesses in Cardiff-by-the-Sea and sponsors for helping us make the 11th Annual Kringle Mingle possible!
Thank you California Coast Credit Union, The Lost Abbey, Bucket Ruckus, Hullabaloo Band, Rimel’s, VG Donuts, Seaside Market, Crack Shack Encinitas, Sambazon, Starbucks in Cardiff, John Stevenson Plumbing and Camera Camper.
Check out some photos from the event below!
Small Business Saturday Highlights
Small Business Saturday was a success! Check out some highlights of the day from supporting our local businesses in our community!
Small Business Saturday Highlights
Thank you for all of you who supported in this year's Small Business Saturday event!
You helped make Small Business Saturday possible and we're so thankful for your participation to help spread the word about shopping small to make a big difference in our community's economic vitality.
Check out some highlighted photos from Small Business Saturday below!
Small Business Saturday
November 24th, 2018
Member Spotlight John Stevenson Plumbing - Heating & Air
Since John Stevenson Plumbing Heating & Air opened their doors in 1990, they have been dedicated to meeting all of the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs of local residents throughout North County San Diego.
John Stevenson Plumbing- Heating & Air
Since John Stevenson Plumbing Heating & Air opened their doors in 1990, they have been dedicated to meeting all of the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs of local residents throughout North County San Diego. For nearly 30 years their friends, family and neighbors have trusted them to keep their homes comfortable and safe year-round, but their passion does not stop there. John Stevenson Plumbing cares deeply for all animals especially dogs. Their pets are their best-friends, they are loyal, trustworthy, self-less and compassionate. They believe every pet deserves a home and this is why they have partnered with the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in hopes to bring awareness to the homeless pet population in our community. For every invoice they receive, they donate one dollar directly back to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. They are also involved in many local events throughout our community that benefit the Rancho Coastal Humane Society such as; the 5K Paw Walk, Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, Encinitas Food & Wine Festival and the celebration of Second Chances.
