A National City councilmember and mayoral candidate visited Encinitas to urge city leaders to abandon a plan to send its unhoused residents to a shelter in his city.

The meeting ended with a deputy escorting Jose Rodriguez out of council chambers when he attempted to respond to an accusation that he had appeared at the meeting not to make his plea about Encinitas’ homeless, but as an opportunity to boost his campaign.

Rodriguez appeared at Wednesday’s hearing to oppose a $369,000 agreement between the city of Encinitas and the San Diego Rescue Mission to reserve 12 shelter beds at its National City facility for unhoused people from Encinitas.

In a prepared statement to the Encinitas City Council, Rodriguez, following an apology for breaking what he said was an “unwritten rule” in appearing at an outside jurisdiction’s council meeting, said the city of Encinitas should not be shipping its unhoused residents 30 miles away to another city.

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October 15, 2026

Watch Duty is saying “A full freeway closure is now in effect for I-5 from Harbor Dr to Basilone Rd due to the Henderson Fire on Camp Pendleton - per CHP Oceanside”

2:40PM 10/15/26

I’m looking for the best quality apple cider. Hit me with your recommendations, preferably in the Oceanside/Vista/Carlsbad area.

Bit later today as I ran to the Harbor and back. Saw a very nice '54 pickup in the harbor around Z dock during my run.

Are there any dog parks in North County with lights to take your dog to after dark?

Hey folks - anyone out there regretting going EV with only public charging as an option? Do you have regrets? How do prices compare to the pump? Thanks!