Encinitas appoints Jennifer Campbell to be city manager By Barbara Henry March 7, 2025 at 12:39 p.m. Council opts to make interim manager permanent and forgo outside search
Navy wraps up jet crash salvage work in San Diego Bay By Karen Kucher March 9, 2025 at 3:38 a.m. The Navy says it has completed its salvage and recovery operations of a wrecked Navy...
Here’s how much rain fell in 30 San Diego County communities before dawn Thursday By Gary Robbins March 7, 2025 at 7:43 a.m. A second wave of rain is expected to through the county on Thursday night.
Tips sought in theft of jewelry and collectable coins in Ramona winery burglary By City News Service March 6, 2025 at 2:13 p.m. The thieves stole stole nearly $15,000 in goods from a residence at the Hatfield Creek...
Elton John Petco Park ‘Curebound’ concert tickets go on sale Friday for general public By George Varga March 7, 2025 at 6:58 p.m. The fundraising concert has the potential to be the highest-grossing stadium show in San Diego...
Report of suspicious package in Encinitas deemed to be unfounded By Karen Kucher March 6, 2025 at 10:49 a.m. All rail service at the station was halted Thursday morning as deputies checked out the...
The Dish: Check out these four new restaurants, and Lana coming soon By Pam Kragen March 12, 2025 at 7:03 p.m. Lana will soon Rustic Root, Better Buzz, Burger Bench and Taco Stand, and James...
Former Addison chefs are exploring Chinese cuisine and culture at Oceanside’s 24 Suns By Pam Kragen March 12, 2025 at 7:04 p.m. Nicholas Webber and Jacob Jordan have turned their longtime pop-up concept into a full-fledged restaurant-bar
Coastal train service to be suspended two weekends this month By Phil Diehl March 6, 2025 at 10:43 a.m. Down time allows completion of routine and long-term maintenance work
La Jolla window-cleaning business brings Coastal Clarity to brothers’ career path By Noah Lyons March 5, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. David and Chris Kunz, ages 20 and 25, team up to offer window and solar...
First of 3 storms begins dropping much-needed rain across San Diego County By Gary Robbins March 6, 2025 at 12:20 p.m. By the time it leaves Friday, it could drop more than 1 inch of rain...
Witnesses and phone data lead to suspect in North County fires By Teri Figueroa March 5, 2025 at 10:49 a.m. The Lilac fire, which forced middle-of-the-night evacuations, burned near Bonsall just after midnight Jan. 21
1 dead after train and vehicle collide in Escondido By Christian Martinez March 4, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. The incident was reported just before 1:10 p.m. near the intersection of Enterprise Street and...
Del Mar asks to renew fairgrounds housing negotiations after spat over train tunnel By Phil Diehl March 10, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. Fair board suspended talks because of city's position on proposed tunnel
Late winter storm to hit San Diego County with rain and snow Wednesday By Gary Robbins March 3, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. Coastal areas could get half an inch of rain or more, and Mount Laguna could...
Review: Funny and smart ‘Constitution’ starkly shows the flaws of 237-year-old document By Pam Kragen March 4, 2025 at 2:13 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre is presenting the San Diego premiere of the most-produced play in...
San Diego’s self-described ‘king of coke’ sentenced for trafficking drugs, recruiting cartel hitmen By Alex Riggins March 3, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. Prosecutors said Rudy Silva was a prolific drug trafficker who ordered a cartel 'sicario' to...
Gray fox injured in brush fire returned to the wild after rehab in Ramona By Caleb Lunetta March 3, 2025 at 7:51 p.m. The gray fox was released back into the wild in Orange County on Monday after...
Stolen car carrying six teens crashes into Camp Pendleton barriers after chase By City News Service March 3, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. The teens were taken to hospitals with unknown injuries after the crash, police said
Crews begin removing once-popular Escondido playground from Grape Day Park By Gary Warth March 3, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Vinehenge was installed in 2004, and inspections have found it unsafe to use
Ocean inlet to San Elijo Lagoon reopened, at least temporarily By Barbara Henry March 3, 2025 at 7:03 a.m. Larger sand removal project awaiting arrival of aquatic dredging equipment
Encinitas revenue for current fiscal year looking better than expected By Barbara Henry March 4, 2025 at 9:53 a.m. Mid-year assessment found sales tax figures down, but cannabis taxes and other revenue higher than...
Dramatic roles and demanding challenges inspire City Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake II’ By Marcia Luttrell March 2, 2025 at 6:02 a.m. Dance concerts in San Diego and Escondido will also include the premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich's...
Outdoors: Seeing a common yellowthroat not that common By Ernie Cowan March 2, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Trying to catch a photo of the bird takes patience and desire to visit wet...
NCTD needs to replace Sprinter train fleet early. Where will it get $351 million? By Phil Diehl March 2, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Funding to address maintenance issues could face challenges under new federal istration
Man arrested in connection with Lilac, Pala fires By Natallie Rocha March 1, 2025 at 6:09 p.m. Collectively, officials said these fires burned about 100 acres and prompted hundreds of evacuations
Current phase of controversial Santa Fe Drive project nears completion in Encinitas By Barbara Henry March 2, 2025 at 1:57 p.m. Monitoring of traffic conditions will start later this spring, city employees say
Man arrested in North County on suspicion of arson By Natallie Rocha March 1, 2025 at 4:46 p.m. Officials arrested the man after responding to a brush fire near the Santa Margarita River...
From her family’s dining room table to documenting a Luiseño band’s path toward recognition in her book By Lisa Deaderick March 2, 2025 at 9:51 p.m. In her 2024 book, “Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgement and the San Luis Rey Band...
Levin urges fight against Social Security cuts in Oceanside appearance By Gary Warth March 4, 2025 at 7:48 p.m. Reports state agency could face 50% staffing cutback
SANDAG board approves ‘reset’ for proposed Del Mar train tunnel By Phil Diehl March 1, 2025 at 11:03 a.m. New notice will be issued, environmental documents could require 3 years to complete
Bonita man sentenced for girl’s fatal fentanyl overdose By City News Service February 28, 2025 at 3:19 p.m. Marcus Ray Chavez gave the 15-year-old counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in exchange for sex, and...
San Diego man sentenced in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme By City News Service February 28, 2025 at 2:51 p.m. Denny Bhakta was convicted of more than two dozen securities fraud, bank fraud and money...
The Dish: Check out these five new restaurants in San Diego County By Pam Kragen March 1, 2025 at 8:48 a.m. In this week's dining news, Origen, Buca di Beppo, Chef Jun, Urban Plates and Urth...
KAABOO goes kablooey: Music fest at Del Mar Fairgrounds canceled for second year in a row By George Varga March 2, 2025 at 7:08 a.m. The upscale music festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds has been dark since 2019. KAABOO...
Ham on Wry: Step into nature’s playground By Irv Erdos February 27, 2025 at 10:38 p.m. Save money by skipping the zoo and having the grandkids watch wildlife in the backyard.
Community events in San Diego County: From Spring Chick Day to desert walks By Linda Mcintosh March 6, 2025 at 10:51 a.m. A sneak peek at street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community...
Man dies after falling into medical distress in Vista Jail By Caleb Lunetta February 27, 2025 at 5:41 p.m. James Pittman, a 46-year-old Oceanside resident, died after he went into medical distress in his...
Encinitas Council votes to turn Quail Gardens Drive property into a park By Barbara Henry February 27, 2025 at 3:23 p.m. Project could receive upwards of $3.1 million in funding
San Diego man in burning car in Temecula threw hammer before deputies shot him, video shows By Brian Rokos February 27, 2025 at 12:58 p.m. Sheriff's body-worn camera footage was released Tuesday of the Jan. 8 encounter with Christian Alejandro...
Playwrights Projects marks 40th year of fostering young writers By David L. Coddon February 27, 2025 at 9:55 a.m. Freelance director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg will helm productions of three youth-written plays at Saturday's festival
Temperatures are expected to hit the 80s along the San Diego County coast By Gary Robbins February 27, 2025 at 10:29 a.m. The region will turn sharply cooler on Friday, and very light rain might fall inland...
‘It’s not a matter of if’: Carlsbad increases spending for wildfire mitigation efforts By Phil Diehl February 27, 2025 at 2:32 a.m. City also approves opening libraries on Sundays for the first time in five years
Man sentenced in murder of Escondido victim found in car trunk By City News Service February 26, 2025 at 12:08 p.m. Adrian Darren Bonar, 34, was found in the trunk of an abandoned car in Anaheim...
‘I don’t want to die’: Cal Fire captain’s killing was captured on doorbell camera, according to arrest warrant By Christian Martinez February 28, 2025 at 3:25 p.m. The arrest warrant for Yolanda Marodi reveals the suspect may have fled into Mexico
Reported shooting near Grant Hill elementary school forces campus lockdown By Caleb Lunetta February 25, 2025 at 2:21 p.m. The shooting was reported around 1:20 p.m. near 30th and Market streets, and one person...
Dredging gets underway this week at Carlsbad lagoon By Phil Diehl February 25, 2025 at 8:58 a.m. Agua Hedionda sand will replenish beaches from Pine Avenue to Cannon Road
Border Patrol traffic stop on I-5 yields $1 million worth of cocaine By Teri Figueroa February 24, 2025 at 3:06 p.m. Agents found 55 packages hidden in the floorboard near the San Clemente Border Patrol station
Two hit by car at Del Mar park when driver, 88, hits gas by mistake By Karen Kucher March 3, 2025 at 4:36 a.m. Two people were taken to a hospital after being struck at Powerhouse Park on Sunday
Millions of ranunculus expected to bloom this spring at The Flower Fields; opening day is March 1 By Linda Mcintosh February 28, 2025 at 9:53 a.m. The Giant Tecolote Ranunculus at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch attract more than 250,000...
Demolition finished for fire-damaged buildings on Oceanside Pier By Phil Diehl February 24, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Costs so far near $2 million, repairs could begin in 2027
Encinitas Council seeks change in direction for Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission By Barbara Henry February 25, 2025 at 9:39 a.m. Two newcomers appointed to seven-member advisory board
Fund established to help family of slain Cal Fire/Riverside captain By Staff And News Service Reports February 24, 2025 at 4:06 p.m. Capt. Rebecca Marodi was found fatally stabbed Feb. 17.
The most-produced play in America opens Saturday in its San Diego premiere By David L. Coddon February 23, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. Heidi Schreck's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' examines the fragility of women's rights in...
Roundabouts, wider sidewalks underway on Escondido’s Grand Avenue By Gary Warth February 23, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Months-long construction presents challenges for merchants on once-busy street
Proposed ‘mature tree’ protection ordinance headed to Encinitas City Council By Barbara Henry February 23, 2025 at 9:01 a.m. Document won Planning Commission backing Thursday night, with some proposed modifications
Blurring the lines between art and architecture with his fluid sculptures By Lisa Deaderick February 22, 2025 at 12:48 p.m. Dan “Nuge” Nguyen needed a creative outlet. Actually, he says he found himself “desperately searching...
Oceanside to allow retail cannabis sales and to offer 4 licenses By Phil Diehl February 22, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. City Council also agrees to switch from lottery to merit-based selection system
Sabre Springs parents plead not guilty to killing 16-month-old son By Caleb Lunetta February 24, 2025 at 12:35 p.m. Jamar and Helena Branch face a life behind bars in connection to the Nov. 6...
Retired Oceanside nurse publishes book of poetry about beauty of nature and relationships By Linda Mcintosh February 21, 2025 at 12:46 p.m. Julie Marie Swanson reflects on fleeting moments in her book of poetry, 'Webs and Irises'
Pet of the week: Kitty named Zoup looking for a new home By Linda Mcintosh February 21, 2025 at 10:49 a.m. 12-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat is waiting to be adopted at Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Brewery Rowe: Diversity celebrated in San Diego’s beer industry By Peter Rowe February 21, 2025 at 6:02 a.m. Also this week, Girl Scout cookies 'on tap," beer events and and Quick Sips,...
Rock Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone goes beyond The Zombies. ‘It all began in 1964,’ he says. By George Varga February 21, 2025 at 8:07 a.m. The 79-year-old English singer made his U.S. concert debut in 1964 with The Zombies. His...
Community events in San Diego County: From Bird Festival to Dog Show By Linda Mcintosh February 20, 2025 at 9:52 p.m. A sneak peek at San Diego-area events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art...
Good Samaritan saves litter of pug puppies found in Taco Bell trash bin By Caleb Lunetta February 21, 2025 at 7:54 a.m. The seven surviving puppies will be made ready for adoption Friday at the Helen Woodward...
Escondido pivots on temporary library site, seeks new mall suite By Gary Warth February 20, 2025 at 4:28 p.m. Officials discovered that more than 70 vendors already occupied initial suite at North County Mall
Encinitas fire station employees to temporarily relocate to Pacific View Arts Center property By Barbara Henry February 21, 2025 at 3:16 p.m. New modular building will house firefighters, who were forced by earthquake safety concerns to move...
San Diego will be dry into March, and it’s going to get hot By Gary Robbins February 20, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. A high pressure system will begin to push temperatures more than 10 degrees above average...
Parents arrested after child dies from alleged neglect, malnourishment By Caleb Lunetta February 19, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. The 16-month-old toddler died soon after arriving at a hospital last year underweight and underfed,...
Oceanside police chief to hold community listening sessions By Caleb Lunetta February 19, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos invited the community to speak with him directly about their...
One of 3 proposed sites for dunes dropped from Oceanside beach project By Phil Diehl February 19, 2025 at 4:11 a.m. Roberts Cottages location nixed after residents oppose restoration
Off-duty Cal Fire captain fatally stabbed in Ramona home By Karen Kucher February 20, 2025 at 3:11 p.m. Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found with several stab wounds Monday night at a home on...
After 19 accidents, Encinitas considers safety changes at roundabout By Barbara Henry February 18, 2025 at 5:14 p.m. Collisions reported at Coast Highway 101 intersection, most involving DUI drivers at night
Oceanside police officer involved in crash after Vice Presidential detail By Christian Martinez February 17, 2025 at 5:23 p.m. The motorcycle officer had completed an assignment on Vice President JD Vance's detail when the...
Group sues San Diego County over commercial flights at Carlsbad airport By Phil Diehl February 18, 2025 at 6:14 a.m. The group claims a two-year lease the board approved Jan. 8 with American Airlines violates...
‘Top Chef’ alum Claudette Zepeda is ready to cook for San Diego again By Candice Woo February 18, 2025 at 9:43 a.m. The Imperial Beach native will soon open the 60-seat Leu Leu restaurant-lounge in Leucadia
Two veterans talk about their mission leading Brother Benno’s, helping the poor and homeless By Linda Mcintosh February 17, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. What 'walking the walk' looks like for two veterans bringing military experience to a different...
Oceanside considers expanding shelter, homeless services By Phil Diehl February 17, 2025 at 11:51 a.m. City updating its strategic plan for helping the unsheltered
North County Mall recommended as temporary site for Escondido library By Gary Warth February 17, 2025 at 12:40 p.m. 44-year-old library will close for about a year for construction project
No relief in sight as San Diego continues second driest rainy season on record By Gary Robbins February 16, 2025 at 8:51 p.m. A Pacific storm swirling off Canada is expected to stay far to the north, denying...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension for San Diego County By Phil Diehl February 17, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. Holders of permits can incinerate debris with permission beginning Monday morning when conditions allow
La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘3 Summers’ to offer more human look at Lincoln, Douglass By Pam Kragen February 28, 2025 at 9:48 a.m. The world premiere musical by Joe DiPietro, Daniel J. Watts and Crystal Monee Hall will...
Outdoors: Anza-Borrego’s palm groves beckon to be explored By Ernie Cowan March 7, 2025 at 2:54 p.m. Some of these palm groves scattered throughout the arid landscape are easy to reach by...
Up in the sky, watching planes led her to a career in engineering By Lisa Deaderick February 15, 2025 at 6:01 a.m. As a little girl growing up in Flint, Mich., Jasmine LeFlore used to watch the...
WWII Marine Corps hero honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad By Linda Mcintosh February 28, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II's most decorated Marines, received the Medal...
Ham on Wry: Getting lost in translation By Irv Erdos February 14, 2025 at 7:56 p.m. Some people question if Brooklynese is actually a language, suggesting it’s closer to an accent.
Encinitas council rejects opponents’ appeals of controversial Quail Meadows project By Barbara Henry February 14, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. Saying they did so under extreme 'duress,' council allows controversial development to proceed for now
28 music festivals coming to Southern California in 2025 By Holly Alvarado February 16, 2025 at 9:34 p.m. From Wonderfront to Coachella and from Gator by the Bay to the San Diego Tijuana...
Community events in San Diego County: From Fido Fest to Fungus Fair By Linda Mcintosh February 13, 2025 at 11:29 p.m. A sneak peek at street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community...
San Diego County records fourth teen flu death By Paul Sisson February 13, 2025 at 4:42 p.m. Total exceeds COVID-19 pandemic's teen death toll
San Diego County’s seasonal rainfall remains far below normal despite Thursday’s drenching By Gary Robbins February 14, 2025 at 7:44 a.m. The region was getting drenched Thursday by an atmospheric river — a column of moisture...
Man arrested on suspicion of trying to kidnap child walking to Escondido school By Kristina Davis February 13, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. The child was walking to Pioneer Elementary Wednesday when the driver tried to pull the...
New recommendations released for train tunnel route through Del Mar By Phil Diehl February 20, 2025 at 1:40 p.m. SANDAG again narrows options; board could choose one on Feb. 28
Check out Oceanside's new tiki bar By Pam Kragen February 16, 2025 at 7:22 a.m. Also this week, Sammy's does heart-shaped pizzas, Puesto has a new creative chef and Pechanga's...
Four very different San Diego concerts you won’t want to miss this week By George Varga February 13, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Michael Shannon's two well-deserved Oscar nominations did not result in victories, but the veteran actor...
San Diego arts roundup: Oceanside film festival returns By David L. Coddon February 14, 2025 at 12:33 p.m. Also this week, the Harlem Quartet in La Jolla, David Gray in Valley Center and...
Police investigating after body found in dirt lot in north Oceanside By Teri Figueroa February 12, 2025 at 4:53 p.m. The victim was found dead early Tuesday afternoon on Foussat Road north of state Route...
Heaviest rain of three-day storm has yet to hit San Diego County By Sam Schulz February 12, 2025 at 5:32 p.m. Through Friday, between 1 inch and 2.5 inches of rain are expected at the coast...
Man who gunned down Oceanside police officer in 2006 resentenced after change in law By Teri Figueroa February 11, 2025 at 6:56 p.m. Meki Gaono was 17 when he killed Officer Dan Bessant, 25. His case got a...
Compromise wins approval for long-opposed Oceanside warehouse By Phil Diehl February 11, 2025 at 5:10 p.m. Developer agrees to reduce truck docks for Eddie Jones project near airport