Man pleads not guilty to murder in deaths of San Marcos couple
VISTA — A man accused of setting a fire that killed the San Marcos couple who rented him a room pleaded not guilty to murder,...
Coast News wire services
Pedestrian fatally struck by two vehicles in Escondido
ESCONDIDO — A 60-year-old man died after he was struck by two vehicles Saturday night in Escondido, and police were still looking for one of...
Election 2026: Elliott nears Senate win; Davies holds slim lead
SAN MARCOS — Incumbents generally eased to victory in state Senate and Assembly seats decided by San Diego County voters, while a Democrat led in...
County charter, sales tax measures lead by 3 points, supporters declare win
ENCINITAS — Two San Diego County ballot measures appear to be well on their way to passing, with a proposal to revise the county charter...
Von Wilpert flips 48th House District, incumbents cruise to victory
SAN MARCOS — Democratic San Diego City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert has flipped the 48th U.S. House District seat, holding an insurmountable lead over Republican...
Newsom commutes sentences of all death row inmates
ENCINITAS — Outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today he will commute the sentences of all 548 people on California’s death row to life in prison...
Tips sought to identify five young people in decades-old death investigations
REGION — Authorities reached out to the public today for help identifying five young people whose names and life stories have remained unknown for decades...
Oceanside city manager to step down, eyes Anaheim job
OCEANSIDE — City Manager Jonathan Borrego will step down Dec. 18 as he pursues an opportunity to become Anaheim’s city manager, it was announced today....
Carlsbad’s Lilo named among OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants
CARLSBAD — Lilo in Carlsbad was named to OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026, joining four other San Diego County restaurants on the...
Motorcyclist killed in crash in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning when he struck a center median and was ejected from the bike in San...
Boater killed after vessel capsizes near Del Mar jetty
OCEANSIDE — One person died and another suffered minor injuries after a vessel overturned near the Del Mar Jetty on Friday, according to authorities. Shortly...
Clocks turn back Sunday as daylight saving time ends
ENCINITAS — Clocks across Southern California will roll back one hour early Sunday as daylight saving time ends, and residents were reminded today to turn...
Election 2026: Voters weigh choices in state Senate, Assembly races
ENCINITAS — North County voters will help decide two state Senate races and four Assembly contests Tuesday, with housing costs, health care and affordability among...