Letters: Climate inaction at Encinitas City Hall
On May 27, the Encinitas City Council held a special meeting to update the city’s Climate Action Plan. One year ago, the council voted to...
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Letters: Politics, not policy on Santa Fe Drive
The “Politics” rubric used in The Coast News’ print article about the Santa Fe Drive bike lane and back-in parking fiasco was very appropriate. That...
Letters: E-bike safety takes more than parenting
A recent letter to the editor (“E-bike safety starts at home”) questions the use of tax dollars for bike safety for our city’s youngest riders....
Letters: Escondido ice rink plan meets a cold front at Kit Carson
For years, North County has been missing something important: ice. When Ice-Plex Escondido closed in 2020, it left a noticeable gap in our local sports...
Letters: The vision of President Trump in 2026
’Twas a dreary night in Washington,The snow had begun to fall,Secretaries and congressmenDeserted hallowed halls. The lobbyists and staffers,The special-interest groups,Had taken off for GeorgetownTo...
Letters: Carlsbad must address library, park safety concerns
Public spaces in Carlsbad should feel safe and welcoming for everyone, especially families and children. Following the reported assault of a Sage Creek High School...
Letters: It’s time for Vista to fix Emerald Drive
On May 12, 2026, the Vista City Council will once again discuss Emerald Drive and the safety concerns surrounding the area. For the people who...
Letter: Praise for Tri-City rehab center
A family member was recently transferred to the Tri-City Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Center in Oceanside. Admissions proactively arranged a seamless, comfortable arrival. Diagnoses by...
Letters: May Day protest harms small businesses, workers
To the Editor: The May 1, 2026, “No work, no school, no shopping day” organized by May Day Strong is out of touch with the...
Letters: Column overlooks root cause of potential energy crisis
Dear Editor: The column by Garvin Walsh, “How Sacramento Built an Energy Crisis,” is remiss in failing to point out the single reason California may...
Opinion: The problem with housing isn’t the cities, it’s the law
The reporters of Voice of San Diego have made a habit of this: framing North County’s coastal communities as the villains in California’s housing crisis...
Opinion: County cannabis proposal threatens rural communities
There are over 500,000 residents in the county’s unincorporated areas. County planning groups are elected by residents to represent them and advise the county on...
Commentary: Don’t rush the wrong rail route
The LOSSAN Rail Corridor is an important rail system that links San Diego County to the rest of the state. The eroding bluffs above the...
Letters: Welcome to the ‘new and improved’ Oceanside
Radio-controlled smart cameras, directional antennas, vehicle and pedestrian scanners, and roving private guards — these define the new and “improved” Oceanside, now with more horizon-blocking...
Commentary: Double Peak isn’t just a trail, it’s a reset
I have been hiking Double Peak regularly for the past several months. And every single time I do, I find peace. At the top, overlooking...