Author Archive for Rachel Stine
Released inmates in need of housing, drug treatment
COAST CITIES — Offenders released from state prisons to the supervision of San Diego County’s Probation Department are in considerable need of housing and drug treatment according to initial findings from the county’s new Community Transition Center (CTC).
Cuts impact city’s low-income program
CARLSBAD — Due to federal funding cuts, Carlsbad is unable to support its full number of rental assistance units as hundreds of low-income individuals wait for years to receive assistance from the program, according to a city housing official.
Camp Pendleton ‘Godfather’ arrested for accepting a bribe he couldn’t refuse
OCEANSIDE — FBI agents arrested a Department of Defense official on March 28, for allegedly demanding bribes for multi-million dollar construction contracts at Camp Pendleton.
656 units approved for Quarry Creek site
CARLSBAD — With their concerns about traffic, emergency services and environmental impacts assuaged by staff testimonies, City Council voted to approve the Quarry Creek housing development at its full 656 proposed homes after years of review and a multitude of public comments.
County launches new email alerts to track sex offenders
COAST CITIES — San Diego County officials have launched a new system to alert residents about the nearly 5,000 registered sex offenders living in the region.
County lobbies HUD for homeless funds
COAST CITIES — San Diego County has the third highest number of homeless people in the country, yet because of an antiquated government formula, it is only eligible to compete for the 18th highest amount of federal funding in the nation for its homeless services.
Quarry Creek ruling delayed
CARLSBAD — Scrutinizing the Quarry Creek housing development proposal, City Council questioned traffic mitigation efforts and financial feasibility of the project, as well as considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, at its March 26 meeting.
Restaurateurs want to bring butler services to city beach
CARLSBAD — To the apprehension of the California Coastal Commission, two local entrepreneurs are applying to open an umbrella and chair rental and butler service on one of Carlsbad’s beaches.
Curb cafes to come to Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — New patio dining areas may be popping up in the Village thanks to approval from City Council for a three-year curb café pilot program.
For pastor, the price was most definitely right
OCEANSIDE — Adam Riojas, a pastor from Oceanside Calvary Chapel, was almost certain he wouldn’t be chosen as a contestant on “The Price is Right” television game show, and he definitely didn’t expect to win thousands of dollars in prizes.
