Samantha Nelson

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Samantha Nelson covers Oceanside, Camp Pendleton and the decommissioning San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. She earned her journalism degree from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and has previously reported for The Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio, and USA Today in McLean, Virginia. For story tips and ideas, contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @samm1son

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Riverside has grown from a city known for its citrus farming history into an important employment and business center in Southern California. Its location within...

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Escondido councilman questioned again over campaign flyer photo

Samantha NelsonNovember 4, 2026November 4, 2026

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ESCONDIDO — Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia, the incumbent candidate for District 2, is again under scrutiny for using the same photo on a campaign flyer...

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Three cannabis retailers move toward opening in Oceanside

Samantha NelsonNovember 3, 2026November 3, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — At least three of the six companies granted cannabis retail licenses earlier this year have submitted permit applications for their future storefront dispensaries....

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La Posada opens 15 new shelter beds, raises funds to add more

Samantha NelsonOctober 28, 2026

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CARLSBAD — Fifteen new beds have been added to the La Posada de Guadalupe Men’s Shelter in Carlsbad, increasing its capacity from 50 to 65,...

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Oceanside declares emergency ahead of storm season

Samantha NelsonOctober 27, 2026October 27, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — As the threat of a “Super El Niño” looms over Southern California, Oceanside has joined a growing number of cities, counties and the...

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Oceanside weighs archway timeline as infrastructure needs loom

Samantha NelsonOctober 22, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — Work on the downtown archway sign project, slated for completion before the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, could slow as the city weighs...

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Reports of increased ICE activity put North County on alert

Samantha NelsonOctober 21, 2026October 21, 2026

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REGION — Reports of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity across North County are putting neighborhoods on alert, with residents organizing patrols, sharing sightings and...

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Oceanside planners OK 88 condos in historic mission district

Samantha NelsonOctober 21, 2026October 21, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — Planning commissioners gave a thumbs-up to a mixed-use, 88-unit condominium project in the historic mission district. Called Mission Flats, the project at the...

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Stone founders save Escondido brewery from closure

Samantha NelsonOctober 19, 2026October 19, 2026

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ESCONDIDO — Stone Brewing’s founders have stepped in to save the 57,000-square-foot Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens from permanent closure, with plans to reopen...

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Oceanside pays $8.67M to Army Corps for river project

Samantha NelsonOctober 14, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — The City Council agreed to pay $8.67 million to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a partial payment toward the city’s required...

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Escondido City Council opposes county sales tax ballot measure

Samantha NelsonOctober 14, 2026October 23, 2026

October 14, 2026October 23, 20260644

ESCONDIDO — The city has come out against the county’s proposed half-cent sales tax measure, which would bring the city’s sales tax to the state...

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Escondido promotes new fire chief

Samantha NelsonOctober 13, 2026

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ESCONDIDO — After a nationwide search, the city has chosen to hire from within, selecting Tyler Batson as its new fire chief. Batson brings more...

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Blakespear secures $3M for Oceanside tiny homes project

Samantha NelsonOctober 13, 2026October 13, 2026

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OCEANSIDE — The city has received $3 million in state funding to install temporary homes and provide services for future residents. State Sen. Catherine Blakespear,...

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Escondido extends data center moratorium

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ESCONDIDO — The city has extended its temporary ban on artificial intelligence data centers for another 10 months. The Escondido City Council unanimously approved a...

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Scarecrow Days return to Fallbrook

Samantha NelsonOctober 12, 2026October 12, 2026

October 12, 2026October 12, 20260392

FALLBROOK — Scarecrow Days has returned to Fallbrook, bringing colorful characters to homes and businesses throughout the village and surrounding hills in October. For 14 years,...