Hoa Quach

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Hoa Quach has 15 years of experience in journalism, garnering multiple awards ranging from investigative reporting to feature writing. She’s been named a “Woman Who Means Business” by the San Diego Business Journal, featured in BuzzFeed during International Women’s Day and recognized by the California Legislature for her work. You can reach her at hoa@coastnewsgroup.com.

San Marcos Featured

San Marcos teen brings cheer with chalk art

Hoa QuachMay 22, 2020

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SAN MARCOS — North County residents have found a bit of joy during this troubling time thanks to the kindness of a local and talented

Escondido Featured

Escondido police officer invents new board game

Hoa QuachMay 22, 2020

May 22, 20202 3064

ESCONDIDO — Brandon Byler said he understands stress well. After all, he has proudly protected the community as a member of the Escondido Police Department

Region

Luna Grill donates meals to North County healthcare workers

Hoa QuachMay 22, 2020

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ENCINITAS — North County healthcare workers received complimentary meals from a beloved San Diego restaurant chain. Luna Grill, a Mediterranean restaurant chain, recently announced the

Carlsbad Featured

Carlsbad nonprofit still helping children in need

Hoa QuachMay 11, 2020May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020May 11, 202001567

CARLSBAD — For 20-year-old Zulema Gillett, the Carlsbad-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts changed her life. Gillett, who has been a patient of the group

Arts & Entertainment Region

Longtime North County friends host free, online concert

Hoa QuachMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020May 6, 20200718

REGION — If there’s anything that can unite the world during a challenging time — it’s music. At least that’s what Cal State San Marcos

Vista Featured

Vista couple creates food, toy pantry for community

Hoa QuachMay 6, 2020

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VISTA — A Vista couple is hoping to “nourish the souls and bodies” of neighbors with the help of a free food, toy and book

Cities Escondido Escondido Featured

Escondido hydration company launches campaign to help health care workers

Hoa QuachApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020April 28, 202001039

ESCONDIDO — When Sarah McClure, a nurse in hard-hit New York, saw her co-workers struggling — she reached out to an Escondido business for help.

Cities Community Escondido

Escondido country-themed store launches homesteading classes

Hoa QuachApril 28, 2020May 1, 2020

April 28, 2020May 1, 20202 1254

ESCONDIDO — An Escondido business launched a variety of homesteading classes in April to cater to a growing response as people worldwide are in lockdown

Cities Community San Marcos

San Marcos residents launch volunteer group helping at-risk neighbors

Hoa QuachApril 23, 2020April 24, 2020

April 23, 2020April 24, 202011184

SAN MARCOS — What began as a post on a social media website, Nextdoor, has spiraled into a 60-member strong volunteer group in San Marcos.

Cities Community Del Mar Del Mar Featured Encinitas

Del Mar nurse launches virtual support group for healthcare workers

Hoa QuachApril 20, 2020

April 20, 202011048

DEL MAR — Longtime Del Mar nurse Pantea Vahidi said she can feel the stress levels rise among her peers as more and more people