Leo Place

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Leo Place covers the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, San Marcos and Vista, as well as several school districts. They previously worked at the Santa Maria Times and Lynden Tribune, and were a 2021 California fellow at the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. They are originally from the Pacific Northwest.

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Federal funding scrapped for North County projects

Leo PlaceApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

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REGION — A series of major infrastructure projects throughout North San Diego County have been left without requested federal dollars after being excluded from a...

Cities Encinitas Encinitas Featured News

Encinitas groups appeal Quail Meadows to Coastal Commission

Leo PlaceApril 15, 2025

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ENCINITAS — Two community groups are appealing the Encinitas City Council’s approval of the controversial Quail Meadows Apartments project in February to the California Coastal...

Cities Crime Crime News Solana Beach

Solana Beach man sentenced to 5 years for attempted assault

Leo PlaceApril 14, 2025

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VISTA — A Solana Beach dog groomer was sentenced to five years in state prison last week after pleading guilty to the attempted sexual assault...

Cities News San Marcos San Marcos Featured

Interfaith plans 150-bed recovery facility in San Marcos

Leo PlaceApril 14, 2025April 24, 2025

April 14, 2025April 24, 202502485

SAN MARCOS — Interfaith Community Services is partnering with San Marcos United Methodist Church to establish a 150-bed substance use disorder treatment facility along West...

Cities Del Mar Del Mar Featured News

New bike ordinance coming to Del Mar

Leo PlaceApril 9, 2025

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DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council unanimously approved new regulations for bicycles and e-bikes on Monday, in order to align with rules in...

Cities News San Marcos San Marcos Featured

San Marcos grants $6M loan for Richmar senior affordable housing

Leo PlaceApril 9, 2025

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SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council has unanimously approved a $6 million loan for the Richmar Senior Village project, a proposed 52-unit affordable...