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City of Del Mar responds to SANDAG's rail relocation project
The city of Del Mar is getting its turn to give its feedback on the the San Diego Association of Governments' (SANDAG) rail relocation project. City Council met on Tuesday to draft their response to the proposals presented. Del Mar Mayor David Druker said their response has more questions than...
Fairgrounds says proposed rail route would kill operations
DEL MAR — Leaders of the Del Mar Fairgrounds lambasted one of SANDAG’s proposed rail realignment routes that would run directly through the property, saying that the Fairgrounds would not survive the devastating disruption to its operations. Known as Alternative A, the nearly 7-mile route is the longest...
DA rules on Kansas high school baseball animal cruelty case
SEDGWICK COUNTY —In April, USD 262 Valley Center suspended the schools baseball season due to an investigation of alleged animal cruelty after a chicken was killed on the baseball field at the high school before a game, according to the Valley Center Department of Public Safety. A school employee contacted a school resource officer about the incident.
County of San Diego warns of two separate tuberculosis exposures
The County of San Diego on Tuesday announced Father Joe's Villages in downtown San Diego and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee have been impacted by potential tuberculosis exposures at their facilities.
Local Break magazine spotlights North County surf culture
REGION — A team of passionate local surfers has launched a new magazine spotlighting surf stories highlighting local athletes, shapers, photographers and companies making waves in North County. Founded by Carlsbad residents Elaine Brodie and Lorenzo Diaz, Local Break magazine recently published its inaugural issue with a circulation of...
San Dieguito's plans to implement ethnic studies
In 2021, California became the first state to create an ethnic studies graduation requirement for public high schools. The deadline to implement that curriculum is coming up in the 2025–26 school year. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we’re discussing ethnic studies in California at the high school and college levels....
Carlsbad ‘s City Manager’s Update: July 18, 2024
This week, our TGIF concert series heads north to Calavera Hills Community Park. I’ll give you all the details, plus an explainer about the city’s legislative advocacy program and why Sacramento has taken center stage. Here’s the full rundown for today:. First TGIF concert at Calavera brings...
MTS Board approves Copper Line trolley segment between Santee and El Cajon
East County residents could have access to more reliable Trolley service this fall, with the Metropolitan Transit System's Board of Directors on Thursday approving plans for the Copper Line. This line will serve four stations between El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Trolley Station, running every 15 minutes every day...
North County Report: Escondido Leaders Say a Proposed State Housing Bill Misses the Mark
A proposed state housing bill that would require cities to consider the needs of homeless populations as part of their housing planning efforts may soon face formal opposition from the city of Escondido. The bill aims to force cities to better plan for housing that can specifically help the homeless,...
Fishermen’s Market of North County Now Open Sundays
It’s a beautiful time to be a seafood lover in San Diego. Tuna Harbor Dockside Market occurs every Saturday at the Port of San Diego. Catalina Offshore Products helped introduce sea urchins as one of the most prized delicacies of the sea. Tommy “The Fishmonger” Gomes remains perhaps the most recognizable face of San Diego seafood. And now, the Fishermen’s Market of North County brings fresh catches straight to consumers every Sunday in Oceanside.
Zoom Drain celebrates North County opening
Zoom Drain at 1317 Simpson Way celebrated its ribbon cutting Friday, July 12. Cutting the cake is Yeanmay Teng, who owns the business with her husband Hooijin Teng. Shown are other staff members. Teng told The Times-Advocate: “Our company specializes in drain and sewer cleaning. From clogged sinks and bathtubs...
Escondido royalty honored by council
On Wednesday, July 10 the Escondido City Council honored and then posed with members of the Escondido princesses. They are (not necessarily in order) Miss Escondido Princess 2023 Brady Ronquillo, Miss Teen Escondido Sienna DePonte. Miss Teen Escondido 1st Princess Jocelyn Gutierrez, Jr. Miss Escondido Scarlett DePonte, Jr. Miss Escondido. Also in the photo are (from left) Deputy Mayor Christian Garcia, councilmember Consuelo Martinez, pageant director Cynthia Lockyer (standing right of the princesses), Mayor Dane White, councilmember Mike Morasco and councilmember Joe Garcia.
City of Escondido’s 2024 WaterSmart Landscape Contest!
Congratulations Anita and Larry Palmer on winning the City of Escondido’s 2024 WaterSmart Landscape Contest! For more on their transformation from a high-maintenance, thirsty lawn to a vibrant succulent garden for which the irrigation is turned off from November to May, or to find resources on how to create your own sustainable landscape, please visit our website.
Oceanside dedicates new Fire Station 1
OCEANSIDE — A procession of pipes and drums paraded downtown in celebration of the city officially dedicating its new Fire Station 1 on July 15. The small parade moved from the nearly 100-year-old current fire station on Pier View Way to the nearby new fire station at 401 N. Freeman St., located directly across from the Civic Center parking garage.
Protect Santee’s Half-Cent Sales Tax Qualifies for November Ballot as ‘Measure S’
After receiving over 6,000 signatures from firefighters and other community members, the Protect Santee Initiative has qualified for the November ballot as Measure S, a half-cent sales tax to support the Santee Fire Department. According to data from the International Association of Firefighters in 2021, Santee faces an increasingly high...
Vista Irrigation District Announces Watersmart Landscape Contest Winner
Vista, CA— The Vista Irrigation District board of directors recognized Thomas McCarter as the district’s 2024 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner at its meeting today. Mr. McCarter and his wife, Alice, moved into their current residence three years ago. Upon moving in, their yard was mostly a blank slate with a majority of the yard unplanted. Working together as a team, they began to transform their yard with Alice taking charge of the layout of their garden.
Several Escondido offices up for election
On Monday several local elective offices opened for candidates to file with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Deadline to return candidate. According to City Clerk Jeff Beck, the following Escondido Offices will be up for election on the November 5, 2024 ballot:. City Council District 3 (Candidates: Christian...
City Of Carlsbad -Robertson Ranch Park Design To Be Presented
Earlier this week, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed design concept for Robertson Ranch Park and recommended its approval by the City Council. City staff is scheduled to present the proposed design to the City Council for consideration on July 23. City Council meeting -Tuesday, July 23, 5...
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