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Political cartoons

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8/21/24 City Council meeting open thread

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City reducing speed limits

CBS 8:

And it's not just happening on main roads like Encinitas Boulevard, Coast Highway, and Leucadia Boulevard, it's also happening on smaller side streets that are within a quarter mile of a school. Those limits will drop from 25 to 20.

“That is slow,” Bankston said, “but we want to make sure that we're safe for out vulnerable citizens - our cyclists, our pedestrians, our school kids, our seniors.”

The City says it will cost around $120,000 to complete the project, but if it saves one life, residents say its money well spent.

Kranz reacts to online videos showing Encinitas homeless situation

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Those "Kooks on IG":

8/14/24 City Council meeting open thread

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Mayoral debate last night

Being discussed on Encinitas Votes.

What did you think?

National Democrat PACs pumping big money into local election

From the Inbox:

Never before heard of D2 contender Destiny Preston has a "massive monetary lead" over opposition candidate Jim O'Hara.  How did that happen?  

Preston is registered with national org "Act Blue" that funnels nationwide donations to Democrat candidates in every city and state.  ActBlue's mission: "Powering Democratic candidates & progressive causes across the country."