A divided Vista council changes SANDAG appointment process
VISTA — A bitter battle was on display as a divided Vista City Council recently changed how members are appointed to the San Diego Association...
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NCTD approves housing at Village, Poinsettia transit stations
CARLSBAD — The North County Transit District board of directors approved two exclusive negotiation agreements with developers to construct hundreds of residences at the Carlsbad...
California legislators push for TikTok ban on state devices
REGION — A bipartisan push by federal and state officials nationwide has put TikTok and other social media apps in the crosshairs due to mounting...
Small plane crashes at Carlsbad beach
CARLSBAD — A small plane with three passengers made an emergency crash landing on Thursday morning at a Carlsbad beach after reporting engine problems. According...
Vista approves contract for homeless Safe Parking Program
VISTA — The City Council approved a contract with Jewish Family Services for the city’s new Safe Parking Program during its Jan. 10 meeting. The...
Three Vista youth headed to national boxing tournament
VISTA — A trio of local youths has punched their way through the regional boxing circuit to compete at nationals next month thanks to a...
Carlsbad art gallery to host global ‘Lift the Sky’ art project
CARLSBAD — A global art project showcasing more than 100 artists worldwide will be featured at the Front Porch Gallery. The “Lift the Sky” project...
Red Cross ramps up blood drives with Super Bowl LVII prize
REGION — As blood donations and supplies hit critically low levels, January blood drives come at the right time for the American Red Cross, especially...
Poinsettia Elementary gets mural makeover
CARLSBAD — Colors abound amid the fresh coats of paint of three new murals beautifying the walls and halls of Poinsettia Elementary School. Local artists...
Coalition of leaders push for SANDAG’s removal of weighted vote
REGION — A bipartisan group of representatives from 10 cities is pushing for the end of a weighted voting system used by the SANDAG board...
Carlsbad teen named YoungArts writing finalist
CARLSBAD — A local teenager was recently named a YoungArts writing finalist, the organization’s top accolade, and became eligible for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars...
Levin secures millions in federal grants for North County projects
REGION — Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) helped secure millions in federal grants for several North County projects, from helping construct Veterans Memorial Park in Carlsbad...
San Diego-based youth golf tour develops champions in fun atmosphere
CARLSBAD — The COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting shutdowns reinvigorated the public’s desire to hit the links, creating a renewed interest in a local youth...
Clean Energy Alliance gets ‘clean’ audit, reports nearly $2M surplus
REGION — The Clean Energy Alliance has received a “clean” bill of financial health and reported a nearly $2 million surplus after its updated operating...
