Planners give preliminary analysis for Del Mar train tunnel
The project would likely cost several billions of dollars, the sources of which have not yet been identified....
Dan Brendel
San Diego region poised to benefit in thriving space economy
By some measures, the San Diego region is at the leading edge of what's been dubbed the “New Space” industry....
Colorado River water use not price-moderated, despite drought
Area water prices and regulations don’t relate directly to the growing scarcity at the source that provides about half the regions's supply....
Solana Beach schools to resume full-time in-person instruction in fall
The school board voted unanimously to resume in-person instruction five days a week for all grades K-6 beginning next fall....
Palomar Community College faces ‘fiscal cliff’ in five years
The district’s finances could worsen significantly in the next five years, district staff told trustees at their April 6 meeting....
Pay doesn’t reflect increased workloads, RSF teachers say
Amid ongoing labor negotiations, they say faculty deserve better compensation, especially due to the demands of adapting to COVID-19....
On reopening, Oceanside schools await board’s ‘possible further action’
The meaning of the OUSD board's vote to consider “possible further action to expand in-person elementary learning” remains murky....
Carlsbad adopts long-range affordable housing plan
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council last week unanimously approved the city’s 2021-2029 Housing Element, a state-mandated affordable housing plan that’s been in the works...
SANDAG adopts pro-union resolution in contentious vote
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve updated this original version of this article to reflect the information we received subsequently from the California Department of Industrial Relations. REGION...
Judge declines to compel Oceanside, San Marcos schools to speed reopening
CORRECTION: The Oceanside Unified School District board did not commit to a five-day schedule when it discussed in-person learning at its April 13 meeting. An...
Judge weighing separation of powers in school closure lawsuit
REGION — A court is weighing whether to compel Oceanside Unified and San Marcos Unified school districts to expand in-person instruction at middle and high...
Redistricting commissioners dismiss contractor’s partisan connection
REGION — The California Citizens Redistricting Commission, which will redraw federal and state legislative districts following the 2020 census, recently awarded consulting contracts to two...
Water Authority says no water shortage, despite dry conditions throughout West
REGION — The San Diego County Water Authority is developing a water shortage contingency plan, though not implementing it, despite dry conditions in places from...
Federal grants for next-gen tech firms prevalent in San Diego County
REGION — North County small businesses have received federal grants to commercialize myriad technologies, contributing to San Diego County receiving the second most such grants...
San Marcos school board trustees face campaign finance investigations
SAN MARCOS — Two San Marcos Unified School District board members face investigations for allegedly failing to report sizable campaign contributions from a local teachers’...
