Fire Safe councils in North County get grants for fire prevention
SAN MARCOS — Community-led fire safety organizations in North County are continuing to promote wildfire safety and preparedness for residents in areas with high fire...
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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,”...
Suspect gravely injured in alleged San Marcos carjacking attempt dies
SAN MARCOS — A man who was gravely injured over the weekend while allegedly attempting to commandeer a moving tree-trimming truck near Palomar College has...
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...
SANDAG map identifies SB 79 transit stops in North County
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Association of Governments has adopted a draft map confirming the location of transit stops in the county affected by...
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...
Alleged car thief arrested after pursuit in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — A 19-year-old suspected car thief was arrested Sunday after allegedly leading San Diego County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit through San...
San Dieguito Academy student wins 2nd annual Teen Writing Contest
ENCINITAS — Three North County high school students were recognized on July 9 as winners of The Coast News’ 2026 Teen Writing Contest, which invited...
San Marcos homeowners defy HOA over American flags
SAN MARCOS — Residents in a neighborhood in eastern San Marcos are refusing to back down after their homeowners association threatened a $100 fine if...
San Marcos advances protections for senior mobile home parks
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an overlay zone ordinance that will preserve existing senior mobile home parks by...
Fireworks, drone shows scheduled for nation’s 250th birthday
SAN DIEGO — As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial Saturday, fireworks, parades and other events are scheduled across San Diego County to mark the...
San Marcos Unified ends year with $8M budget deficit
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District is closing its books for the 2025-26 school year with an $8.6 million unrestricted General Fund...
Palomar College doubles size of free tuition program
SAN MARCOS — Palomar College will double the size of its free tuition program for the 2026-27 academic year, allowing up to 3,500 students to...
Council rejects appeals related to North City housing, signage
SAN MARCOS — A tentative subdivision map for 202 new condominiums west of Twin Oaks Valley Road and a signage master plan for North City...