Report: E-bike injuries increasing ‘exponentially’ as popularity grows
SAN DIEGO — As the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, has grown dramatically across California, the number of injuries involving them has grown “exponentially,”...
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Bill Horn, former North County supervisor, dies at 83
ESCONDIDO — Bill Horn, a longtime San Diego County supervisor who represented North County, died Friday at age 83 while surrounded by loved ones. According...
Escondido library prepares to reopen after major renovation
ESCONDIDO — Staff and volunteers have spent the past several weeks returning books to the shelves and putting the finishing touches on the Escondido Public...
Judge finds ‘Trump House’ murder suspect competent for trial
SAN DIEGO — A judge has ruled that Thomas Caleb Butler is mentally competent to stand trial after he allegedly beat a 69-year-old veteran to...
Pharmacists authorize possible strike at Ralphs, other stores
REGION — Pharmacists at several major Southern California supermarket chains have voted to authorize a strike “should one become necessary,” union officials announced today. “Hundreds...
SANDAG committee approves transit fare increases for MTS, NCTD
REGION — A San Diego Association of Governments committee today approved the first significant transit fare increase since 2009 following proposals from the Metropolitan Transit...
Best of North County celebrates businesses, community
CARLSBAD — The Best of North County celebrated more than 620 businesses, their owners and community hubs during an event Tuesday in Carlsbad, marking the...
Del Dios residents, officials push to raise Lake Hodges
DEL DIOS — As the water level at Lake Hodges remains low, neighbors fear what could happen if a wildfire tears through their valley again,...
Palomar Mountain fire lookout stands alone after tower closures
PALOMAR MOUNTAIN — Atop a mountain more than a mile above sea level, overlooking a large swath of North County, stands a historic fire tower...