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Family, friends mourn death of local photographer Rich Cruse
VISTA — The sudden death of a North County photographer last week has triggered a wave of tributes from family members, triathletes and television icon Oprah Winfrey. Rich Cruse, of Vista, died on June 28 at Menifee Global Medical Center, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office. He was 62.
Desmond Breaks Down Green Oak Ranch Proposal
VISTA — An emotional and, at times, intense town hall saw San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond outline a proposal regarding a treatment facility at Green Oak Ranch. About 200 residents sat in attendance Sunday at the Vista Civic Center and peppered Desmond with questions about who would be allowed at the facility, potential impacts on the Shadowridge Crossings neighborhood and skepticism regarding the county being able to run such a facility.
County supervisor faces crowd opposed to campus for healing in Vista
A plan to buy a ranch in Vista and build a healing campus has sparked community controversy. On Sunday, County Supervisor Jim Desmond faced the crowds to answer their questions. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne was there. News of the county’s intent to purchase Green Oak Ranch hasn’t sat...
Potential treatment center sparks controversy
A plan to buy a ranch in Vista and build a treatment center for adults with mental illness and substance abuse disorders has sparked controversy in the community. In other news, name calling, mockery and outbursts are now routine at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings. In the second of a three-parter on incivility, analysts believe the insults are damaging “the marketplace of ideas,” and harming democracy. Plus, an iconic live music venue in North County is celebrating its golden jubilee.
Morning Report: Rare Plants in Danger After Torrey Pines Fire
Last week, a brush fire in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve burned 23 acres, injuring two firefighters and forcing 2,500 people to evacuate their homes. There may be more lasting damage: Our MacKenzie Elmer spoke with a botanist who has spent decades studying the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Extension. In 32 years, he has never seen it catch fire.
Firefighters Battle 1,000-Acre McCain Fire Along I-8, Lift Evacuation Orders
Firefighters continued working Tuesday to subdue a wildfire that has spread over about 1,000 open acres in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County, threatening back-country neighborhoods and cultural relics while forcing hundreds of people from their homes. The blaze erupted at about 3:30 p.m. Monday when a car...
People News: Metrolink, NCTD, Bentley Systems, HNTB
Southern California’s Metrolink welcomes a new Chief People Officer. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) in California appoints a Deputy General Counsel; Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company based in Exton, Pa., transitions its leadership; and infrastructure firm HNTB hires a Vehicles Project Director. Metrolink. Alberto Lara on...
Monday Final Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Delinquent Penalty
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded property owners that Monday is the final day to pay delinquent property taxes before incurring penalties. After Monday, unpaid bills go into default and receive additional penalties of 1.5% each month. “The deadline to pay your delinquent property taxes and avoid additional...
Near Record-Breaking Temperatures Expected in San Diego County for July 4 Holiday Weekend
Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, temperatures will soar across Southern California this week and bring “dangerously” hot temperatures reaching into the triple digits in some areas. An excessive heat warning will be in effect through 11 p.m. Monday, with dangerously hot conditions and near...
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
Sales tax measure addresses Escondido’s structural deficit
Late last year residents concerned with the city’s structural deficit began meeting in the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The meetings were sponsored by Escondido Citizens for Safety. This article presents the state of play in that effort. Who were the Escondido Citizens for Safety? They were initially...
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