Vista women honored for community service
VISTA — Three women were honored in March for their service to Vista and the greater San Diego County region. Julie Lowen, founder and CEO...
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North County musicians host online concerts to stay afloat
REGION — As elected officials order the public to stay-at-home in an effort to slow the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease, workers are utilizing...
Jewish Community Center organizes book drive for Oceanside children, families
OCEANSIDE — The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center this month announced a book drive to support children and families within the Boys and Girls Club...
Children’s programs provided online amid stay-at-home order
REGION — A statewide stay-at-home order has prompted a number of North County businesses to offer children and their families a variety of online programs....
Vista CrossFit owners loan equipment during stay-at-home order
After 10 years in operation, the owners of CrossFit Trifecta in Vista temporarily closed their doors mid-March following the increased spread of the coronavirus that...
Oceanside chef serves up healthier lives
OCEANSIDE — Eleven years ago, Oceanside resident Liz Murphy’s life took a turn that forever changed the way she lived. Murphy, a vegan chef, said...
San Diego dating podcast gains fanbase
REGION — A podcast founded in San Diego in late 2018 is quickly gaining a fanbase as the hosts hope to normalize issues surrounding dating,...
Escondido mother-daughter band to release new album
ESCONDIDO — Escondido woman Ruth Weber and her daughter, Emilia Lopez-Yañez, will release their latest music album this month with the goal of teaching children...
Coronavirus pandemic sparks compassion across North County
REGION — San Marcos resident Lauri Trunnell said she was devastated on March 13 when she found out her employer, the San Diego Safari Park,...
San Marcos Lakehouse to host inaugural Food & Wine Festival
EDITOR’S NOTE: This event has been postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. Lake San Marcos, which has transformed into a bright recreational hotspot in North County,...
Solana Beach business owner celebrates 25 years in art industry
For Solana Beach business owner, Ruth-Ann Thorn, art has always been more than just a job. For the native Californian, it’s a passion that deserves...
North County moms unite through playdates
REGION — Stacey Messina of Lake San Marcos said she struggled with work while caring for her three children. As a small business owner, Messina...
Vista woman celebrates 55 years of employment at Welk Resorts
ESCONDIDO — North County has changed a lot over the years, but one thing has remained the same for Vista resident Adriene Edwards — she...