Proposed crematorium brings air quality, climate change concerns
SAN MARCOS — A proposed crematorium in San Marcos has a legion of residents concerned about the potential air quality issues and greenhouse gas emissions...
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SANDAG congestion pricing a controversial topic
REGION — San Diego Association of Governments “5 Big Moves” has been the source of much discussion and debate, and SANDAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata...
SANDAG housing needs methodology questioned by county leaders
REGION — At the July 26 San Diego Association of Governments board of directors meeting, city and county officials voted to advance the proposed draft...
New mosquito species raises concerns
REGION — San Diego County ecologist Chris Conlan isn’t surprised that a particularly vicious genus of mosquitos has invaded Southern California. He’s surprised it took...
San Marcos student receives top honors
SAN MARCOS — Nhi Nguyen, a recent graduate of San Marcos High School, has been recognized by AVID for her scholastic achievements. AVID (Advancement Via...
MiraCosta must raise more than $1 million to provide free college
As community colleges statewide gear up to provide two free years of college to first-time, full-time students, some like MiraCosta College are trying to figure...
Fourth candidate emerges for AD 76 race
CARLSBAD — The field for the 76th Assembly District seat has another challenger. Melanie Burkholder, a Republican from Carlsbad, announced July 17 she will challenge...
Council kicks off process for creating new General Plan
SAN MARCOS — City Council has begun creating a new General Plan, which one member referred to as “our constitution or Bible or whatever you...
In North County budgets, policing most expensive line item
REGION — North County cities have voted on their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year and law enforcement is the most expensive line item on...
At marathon meeting, North County leaders’ transit plan concerns addressed
REGION — It was over a week after the Fourth of July, but fireworks erupted at a July 12 marathon 4.5-hour San Diego Association of...
Palomar Governing Board: Early Retirements, No-Bid Contract to Departing VP of HR
A $20,000 study will soon be in the works to examine the fiscal opportunities presented to Palomar College if it offers Supplemental Retirement Plan packages...
Independent contractor bill advances in senate, limits freelance writing work
REGION — A bill which could reshape independent contract labor, and the California economy at-large, advanced on July 10 in the California Senate. The bill,...
Planning Commission approves memory care housing on Carlsbad border
SAN MARCOS — A new assisted living center for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory care needs received a 7-0 affirmative vote at the...
County votes to study vote centers
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to study the feasibility of a “vote center” elections model that is increasing in popularity across...
New NCAA-sanctioned high school ‘team camp’
REGION — Brandon Angel and his Torrey Pines Falcons teammates had finished their final game of the Section 7 Team Camp in Phoenix 20 minutes...
