Escondido survey to gauge public interest in cannabis, other taxes
ESCONDIDO — As the city works to address its ongoing structural budget deficit, a community survey will ask residents their thoughts on implementing a cannabis...
Politics & Government
County officials break ground on Village View County Park in Fallbrook
FALLBROOK — County officials and Fallbrook community members broke ground on Sept. 28 on the 6.7-acre Village View County park in the rural community. The...
Governor signs firearm bills sponsored by Blakespear
ENCINITAS — Two bills intended to bring about more firearm safety, sponsored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, were signed into law on Sept. 26...
San Marcos planners approve unique mixed-use development
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Planning Commission has approved plans for a mixed-use project that includes a 102-unit multifamily development and commercial space for...
Escondido raises campaign contribution limits to match state caps
ESCONDIDO — The city has reset its campaign contribution limits to match the state’s new default limits, raising local limits by $3,700 for the mayor...
Santa Fe Drive improvement project gets $3M in state funds
ENCINITAS — Buffered bike lanes, angled parking, and bus stop enhancements are all coming to Santa Fe Drive adjacent to San Dieguito Academy High School...
MiraCosta College borrows funds after Measure MM falls short
OCEANSIDE — The MiraCosta College board of trustees recently approved a $53 million lease revenue bond to help pay for campus modernization projects after funds...
Encinitas denies group’s appeal of Moonlight Apartments
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council denied a group’s appeal of the recently approved Moonlight Apartments project during its Sept. 13 meeting. The 202-unit development,...
Business owner, fire captain Kevin Shin runs for Carlsbad City Council
CARLSBAD — Locally recognized business owner, Marine Corps veteran and fire captain Kevin Shin has announced his bid for the District 2 seat on the...
Encinitas approves contracts in Leucadia Streetscape’s final phase
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Sept. 13 awarded construction contracts for projects in the final phase of Leucadia Streetscape, bringing some much-needed upgrades...
Arabo fills longtime vacancy on Fairgrounds board
DEL MAR — Mark Arabo has been appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a director of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, filling a 20-month...
Brother Benno’s contends with newly amended safety, security conditions
OCEANSIDE — Brother Benno’s conditional use permit was recently amended to include additional police recommendations to improve the security and safety of the surrounding industrial...
Oceanside greenlights controversial Avocado Road development
OCEANSIDE — The Planning Commission has approved the development of 19 single-family homes along Avocado Road in the Fire Mountain neighborhood despite the project’s unpopularity...
Del Mar investigates council misconduct amid closed session tiff
DEL MAR — City officials have authorized an investigation into alleged misconduct by an unidentified elected official on the Del Mar City Council amidst criticism...
Historic Encinitas trees earn ‘heritage grove’ status
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission approved a request to name a small group of mature Torrey pine trees along Melba Road a “heritage grove”...