Encinitas Patch Week in Review

This week, Encinitas Patch introduced the Daily Patchcast, attended a SANDAG meeting on beach nourishment, covered the latest on the “Drywaller Bandit,” checked out the best local venues to watch the Super Bowl, celebrated the Lunar New Year and more.

It’s game time!  The Packers and Steelers are set to face off at 3:30 p.m. on FOX.  Where will you be celebrating the Super Bowl?  If you’re still on the fence, check out our .

The Encinitas restaurant scene is buzzing as of late with a new tenant moving into the old Charlie’s location on Cardiff’s restaurant row, the impending arrival of the highly-anticipated Solace and Moonlight Lounge at Pacific Station, a pop-up eatery taking over St. Germain and more.  For all the details, check out Monday’s .

Encinitas residents voiced concerns Wednesday night over SANDAG’s proposed .  The beach nourishment project is slated to take place in 2012 and would affect 11 sites in San Diego County, including Cardiff, Leucadia, Moonlight Beach and Batiquitos.

John Leendert Oskam—believed by authorities to be the so-called —was captured Thursday in Encinitas following his 11th alleged holdup.  Oskam was arraigned Friday on federal charges and has been ordered held without bail pending a hearing Tuesday before Magistrate Judge Jan Adler.

2011 is the .  Though the Lunar, or Chinese, New Year is now over, it’s never too late to educate yourself on a fascinating tradition—especially because MiraCosta College will still be celebrating next week!  Details to come.

Have you checked out our new content yet?  Be on the lookout for the —a special regional report showcasing the top Patch stories from around the county—and new features such as the Encinitas Patch , , and more!