Top Encinitas Patch Stories of 2013

The top five stories list is complied based on stories that garnered the most traffic in 2013:

1- SPY's New Encinitas Billboard: WTF Fun or Offensive?

The billboard had an image of a man smiling while sitting on a couch and text that seems benign, but will make you drop the F-bomb when read aloud: “Sofa King Happy.” 

http://encinitas.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/spys-new-encinitas-billboard-fun-or-offensive

2- Rep. Issa Responds to Climate Change Denier 'Award'

Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, was "honored" with a "Climate Change Denier" award by League of Conservation Voters. 

http://encinitas.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/congressman-darrell-issa-given-climate-change-denier-award

3- Two Deputies Wounded in Encinitas Shooting

Two sheriff's deputies were wounded in a shooting Wednesday in Encinitas, where the gunman was believed to be holed up in a house. Swat teams were called in.

http://encinitas.patch.com/articles/deputy-injured-in-encinitas-8823f5c1

4- Local Mom Starts Foundation After Son Dies from Heroin Overdose

The Ian Brown Foundation is a memorial fund that will help educate North County families about the horrors of heroin in honor of Ian Brown, 21, who passed away in Sept. from an overdose. A brave mom opens up about her struggle to save her son and the aftermath of losing him. 

 http://encinitas.patch.com/groups/giving/p/local-mom-starts-foundation-after-son-dies-from-heroin-overdose