Newland Sierra opponents submit signatures
Opponents of a controversial development near Merriam Mountain submitted well over 100,000 signatures as part of a referendum to rescind the Board of Supervisors’ recent...
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Lawyer gives First Amendment presentation at library
On Oct. 8, the San Diego Law Library and the San Diego County Library’s San Marcos branch played host to a 101-level presentation on First...
Strong Santa Ana winds prompt red flag warning for San Diego County
Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds, low humidity levels and high temperatures prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag fire warning today...
GoGoGrandparent gives seniors a lift
A company called GoGoGrandparent has designed a ride sharing service that “uses older technology, like a landline, in a new way that bridges the gap”...
San Marcos taps San Diego High principal for superintendent position
San Marcos Unified went down south to find its new superintendent....
After the driftnet ban, swordfish fishery faces sustainability & market pressures
Senate Bill 1017, signed into law on Sept. 27, will phase out driftnet fishing over a four-year period that includes both buyouts and incentives for...
Deputy Richard Fischer allegation: ‘It happened to me, too’
At least 20 women across North County have come forward with harrowing tales of rampant sexual abuse at the hands of San Diego County Sheriff’s...
Kathleen McCartney takes on Ironman World Championship for 12th time
Most people go to Hawaii to vacation, but not Kathleen McCartney, who will be flexing her muscles on Oct. 13 at the 40th anniversary of...
Study: Better school funding may increase achievement for low-income students
With adequate funding, schools are better able to provide quality resources and narrow the achievement gap between low-income and wealthier students....
New outreach campaign encourages action to combat domestic violence
The outreach campaign, called "Now is the Time,'' was launched in conjunction with October being national Domestic Violence Awareness Month....
DeMaio continues drive to repeal statewide gas tax
The "gas tax" is controversial and former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio is attempting to repeal the Road Repair and Accountability Act, known as...
Three vie for San Marcos mayor spot
Voters in San Marcos will have three choices for mayor to replace longtime Mayor Jim Desmond, who is running for District 5 supervisor after being...
Two Democrats square off for 76th Assembly District
In a rare occurrence in North County, a pair of Democrats are on the ballot in a statewide race, the result of the state’s “jungle...
San Marcos 10K takes runners over 1,100 feet of climbing — I was crazy enough to join them
It’s 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday morning. The alarm goes off and I think, “What in the heck am I getting myself into?”...
Riding for Rett Syndrome: Father launches monthlong ride to raise awareness
KC Byers began the ultimate bike ride on Sept. 30 when he left Encinitas to embark on a monthlong, cross-country cycling ride to raise awareness...
