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News from the City of Encinitas | February 5, 2026
| |  | | City's Online Portal: Maintenance is Next Week | | |
The City will be conducting scheduled system maintenance of our online self-service portals to improve reliability and enhance our online services. The Customer Self Service (CSS) Portal will be offline starting Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. During this time, Customer Self Service records and uploads will be unavailable, and Utilities Access (water bill payment) will also be offline.
Service alternatives:
• Schedule inspections: buildinginspections@encinitasca.gov
• Start/stop water service: waterbill@sdwd.org or 760-633-2658
• Report issues anytime through the myEncinitas app
Bookmarks may need updating after maintenance concludes and the portals are back online. Thank you for your patience.
| | Fire Station 5 Showcases Fire-Safe Landscaping | | |
Encinitas Fire Station 5 recently received a landscaping refresh designed with wildfire, and firefighter, safety in mind. The new exterior incorporates Zone 0 defensible space principles, which focus on keeping the area closest to a building as ignition-resistant as possible.
Right around the station, crews used noncombustible materials like decomposed granite and hardscape features, along with carefully selected low-risk plants placed at safe distances. This approach helps reduce the chance of embers igniting near the structure, limits flammable fuel close to the building, and supports easier long-term maintenance.
By putting Zone 0 strategies into practice, Fire Station 5 serves as a strong local example of how thoughtful landscaping can improve wildfire resilience while still keeping our public spaces attractive and functional.
| | Senior Citizen Service Award | | |
The City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission, in partnership with the Encinitas Rotary Club, is pleased to announce that they will be honoring an Encinitas resident with the Senior Citizen Service Award. The award recognizes a deserving senior citizen who demonstrates outstanding volunteerism, leadership, helping, teaching, mentoring, or advocating for others in the City of Encinitas. The award will be based on dedication, overarching commitment, and demonstrated impact of those served.
Anyone may nominate a senior citizen by completing a nomination form and mailing it to the City of Encinitas, Senior Citizen of Year Award, Parks and Recreation Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024, or by emailing it to prca@encinitasca.gov by 4pm on March 19, 2026.
| | Encinitas Loves Local Businesses | | |
This February, we’re celebrating with the entrepreneurs, makers and business owners who bring heart and character to Encinitas. From our shops and cafés to the dynamic business districts along Coast Highway 101 and the El Camino Real corridor, Encinitas continues to flourish because of the people behind every storefront.
Whether you’re launching, scaling, or adapting your business, the City proudly connects you with Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). These centers offer free and no-cost counseling, workshops and training. Get expert guidance on topics like marketing, finance, permitting and long-term planning.
The City’s Startup Guide is a free, interactive resource that outlines everything entrepreneurs need to begin their journey. Combined with SBDC expertise, local business owners have access to the tools and mentorship needed to succeed.
Interested in Meeting With the City’s Economic Development Team? Schedule a R.A.V.E.S. Business Visit! Our team is out in the community meeting with business owners like you, learning about your needs and finding opportunities to help your business thrive!
If you haven’t already, we invite you to request a business visit today!
| Celebrating 2 Years of the Encinitas Green Business Network and Our Certified Leaders! | |
This February marks the two-year anniversary of the Encinitas Green Business Network, and we’re proud to celebrate the progress our business community has made toward a more sustainable and resilient city. The Encinitas Green Business Network was formed in partnership with the City of Encinitas, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Green Building Council- California (USGBC-CA). Through this partnership, Encinitas businesses may participate in the California Green Business Network’s Certification Program for free!
Why Join the Green Business Network?
- Reduce operational costs
- Receive free consulting, certification, support and guidance from the USGBC-CA, Chamber of Commerce and City of Encinitas
- Gain public recognition
- Demonstrate environmental leadership
Whether your business is just beginning to explore sustainability or ready to pursue full certification, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Register your business with the California Green Business Network then USGBC-CA staff will reach out to schedule an initial meeting to discuss the certification!
If you are interested or have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to climateaction@encinitasca.gov.
| | Need Help Using Technology? | |
Tech-Y Tutor – Adults 50 and over can bring functioning & charged laptops, phones, and tablets to receive free assistance from local teens with tasks such as attaching photos to texts, managing contacts, handling spam emails, etc.
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Encinitas Community & Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.
Register for the class in-person at the Encinitas Community Center or online at www.EncinitasParksandRec.com. For more information, call 760-943-2250 or email prca@encinitasca.gov.
| Resource Management Element Hybrid Workshop | |
The City is updating the Resource Management Element of its General Plan to comply with new State legislation focused on equitable access to open space, rewilding, habitat connectivity, and climate resilience. A draft of the proposed amendments is currently available for public review on the project website.
Join us for a presentation and the opportunity to provide feedback on the public review draft of the Resource Management Element update. Light refreshments will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Attend In-Person: Poinsettia Room at City Hall
505 S. Vulcan Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024
Attend Virtually: Via Zoom
Visit encinitasca.gov/resourcemanagement for the Zoom link.
| Free Fair Housing Webinar | |
Join Legal Aid Society of San Diego for a FREE training open to anyone – applicants for renting, tenants, and housing providers! Learn about your rights and responsibilities under anti-discrimination laws.
Fair Housing Basics
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Click here to register!
| | Senior Lifestyle Expo – Live Boldly. Live Well | |
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its annual Senior Expo, “Live Boldly. Live Well” at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center. This free event is open to the public and made possible through a partnership between the Encinitas Chamber and the City of Encinitas.
The event is designed for those approaching retirement, already retired, or caring for aging loved ones—offering helpful resources and guidance to navigate this important life stage. Attendees can connect with a wide range of exhibitors, including healthcare professionals, housing specialists, senior lifestyle companies, fitness and wellness providers, government agencies, insurance experts, and financial and tax service providers.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Encinitas Community and Senior Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas
Cost: FREE
For more information, visit the event webpage.
| | Download the MyEncinitas App! | | | | |
The MyEncinitas App is a digital portal that allows users to obtain information related to City services and request assistance. Through the app, residents can find online information, report an issue, learn about City projects and more.
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