Local manufacturers open their doors
REGION — More than 17.4 million Americans work in manufacturing with an average annual salary of $77,000, yet “82 percent of manufacturers report a moderate...
Ellen Wright
Tension palpable at second mayoral debate
ESCONDIDO—The three mayoral candidates shared their views on city issues at the second forum of election season held by the First United Methodist Church Sept....
Public hearing for unaccompanied migrants re-scheduled
ESCONDIDO—The public hearing on the proposed unaccompanied youth shelter has been rescheduled for Oct. 15 after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked for an...
Carlsbad has big plans for vacant site
CARLSBAD — The city has big plans for the empty building on the corner of Faraday Avenue and El Camino Real that was once home...
New mural debuts in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — The city commissioned a mural by local artist Skye Walker on the side of the Boys &Girls Club of Carlsbad on Roosevelt Street....
City supports increased literacy rates
CARLSBAD —“Low literacy costs this country more than $225 billion each year in workforce non productivity and the loss of tax revenue due to unemployment,”...
Organization aims to get kids moving one step at a time
REGION—Kathy Kinane is trying to curb childhood obesity, one step at a time. Her foundation, Move Your Feet Before You Eat aims to educate children...
Local couple finds relief in charity
CARLSBAD — Grief can be debilitating, and nobody knows this more than Dr. Hai Le, who practices internal medicine at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in...
Artist exhibits Mayan Pop art
REGION — Santos Orellana is getting back to his Mayan roots through his distinct brand of art, Mayan Pop. His murals can be found all...
Three goals from new school superintendent
ESCONDIDO—Luis Ibarra was named the new Escondido Unified School District Superintendent for the 2014-15 school year. He started in July....
Local couple finds relief in charity
CARLSBAD—Grief can be debilitating, and nobody knows this more than Dr. Hai Le, who practices internal medicine at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Vista and...
Recycled water project underway
ESCONDIDO—In an attempt to lessen the cost of water for agriculture, the Utilities Water Division is expanding its recycled water pipeline to the intersection between...
Longer runway still up in the air for Carlsbad
CARLSBAD— The Palomar Airport Advisory Committee met on Sept. 18 to receive a progress report on the airport’s Master Plan update....
Community gardens are ‘microcosm of the community’
CARLSBAD—The Calavera Schoolhouse Community Garden has been open for five months and already it has a waiting list of more than 100 eager gardeners wanting...