Beautiful San Diego Botanic Garden: Photos Of The Day

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How Encinitas Residents Can Help Replenish Red Cross Blood Supply

Donors will receive a $10 gift card to a restaurant of their choice and be entered to win a $5,000 gift card.

Walking On The Beach: Photo Of The Day

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Pair Of Red-Shouldered Hawks: Photo Of The Day

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Bird Of Paradise In Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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View From The Coastal Rail Trail: Photo Of The Day

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Sun Sets Over South Ponto Beach: Photos Of The Day

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Rainbow Over North County: Photo Of The Day

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Red Cross Blood Shortage Continues: How Encinitas Residents Can Help

"When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and the patients they are treating vulnerable."

Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Encinitas

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View From The Meditation Gardens: Photo Of The Day

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SD Weekend: Zombie-Movie Marathon; Restaurant Week; 4 Oktoberfests

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Sept. 23-24, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Exploring The Beach In Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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Beautiful View At The Beach: Photo Of The Day

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Solento Surf Festival Returns To San Diego County For Third Year

The weeklong celebration in Encinitas features a beach takeover, film festival and other community events.

Walking Along The Beach: Photo Of The Day

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Where To See Bioluminescent Waves In Encinitas

SoCal residents are flocking to the coast to experience the ephemeral glow of bioluminescent waves.

Red Cross Declares Blood Shortage: How Encinitas Residents Can Help

The nation's blood supply blood has dropped to "critically low levels" —​ nearly 25 percent since early August, according to the Red Cross.

Footprints In The Sand: Photo Of The Day

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Red Clouds Over Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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SD Weekend: Greek Fest; DogFest; Grape Day Fest; Hatch Chile Roast

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Sept. 9-10, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Night Falls Over Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Encinitas

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Hummingbirds At Bumann Ranch: Photos Of The Day

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'Critical' Need For Blood Donors: Donate At SDCCU Branch In Encinitas

The blood drives​​​ are in support of the San Diego Blood Bank, which San Diego County Credit Union has supported for more than 20 years.

Encinitas Oktoberfest​ And Artisan Faire Returns Sept. 24

The 27th annual event will feature German food, beer gardens, a family fun zone, street performers, games, an artisan craft fair, and more.

Stacking Rocks In Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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Before & After Hilary; Happy Grasshopper; Silver Moon: CA In Photos

It's your state. It's your shot. Take a moment, and enjoy this week's stunner photo show from Patch readers throughout California.

Sea Anemone In Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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Sand Art In Cardiff: Photos Of The Day

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Lovely Little Hummingbird: Photos Of The Day

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Great Horned Owl Caught On Camera: Photo Of The Day

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North County Paddlers: Photo Of The Day

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Rainbow Over Batiquitos Lagoon And South Ponto Beach: Photo Of The Day

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'Sniffing The Summer Flowers': Photo Of The Day

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Sea Turtle Spotted In Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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Donate Blood In Encinitas To Prevent Shortage: Where To Donate

Donate blood to the Red Cross for a chance to win​​ a New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.

Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Ramp Up Over Encinitas

The Delta Aquariids are known to leave persistent trains of ionized gas that can last for a couple of seconds.

Hawk Catches Prey In Encinitas: Photo Of The Day

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