Encinitas Patch Week in Review

This week, Encinitas Patch reported the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in Leucadia, attended a City Council meeting about outdoor dining, proudly presented the new Patch app and more.

No charges were filed Thursday against a Carlsbad man arrested in connection with a crash that killed a bicyclist in Leucadia. James Steven Swarzman, 47, of Encino, was struck from behind about 1 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of N. Coast Highway 101. The driver did not stop and Swarzman died hours later at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The case is still under investigation.

At the , 12 of the 18 holes offer a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Pacific. Check out our photos of this beautiful local course.

You asked, Patch answered: iPhone users can now download a to keep them connected to Encinitas Patch or any of the other 800+ Patches nationwide.  The app includes quick access to the most relevant news of the day, weather, events, area business listings and more. Android users, stay tuned—your version of the Patch app is coming soon.

The Encinitas examined the rules and regulations of Wednesday, drawing from a city staff report focused on the needs of pedestrians and local businesses that have to share sidewalk right-of-way. City planners will consider the council’s comments and return at a later date seeking approval for an updated policy.

Encinitas Patch parenting columnist Abi Cotler O’Roarty wrote on Tuesday about some of the areas of that may be better regulated in Europe than in the United States. Could your family’s food be at risk?