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
Kettle on Coast brings new life to former patisserie space
OCEANSIDE — A new cafe on Coast Highway is bringing a fine-dining experience to a casual setting while paying homage to its predecessor and creating...
San Luis Rey powwow brings tribal nations together
OCEANSIDE — The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians welcomed the public and tribes from across the region and country to its 26th annual...
Escondido OKs more townhomes along West Valley Parkway
ESCONDIDO — A 94-unit townhome community is set to replace several businesses and storage units at the northwest corner of Centre City and West Valley...
Oceanside rings in LGBTQ Pride Month
OCEANSIDE — Pride is underway in Oceanside following a mayoral proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month and the city’s annual Pride by the Beach...
Escondido takes first step toward Kit Carson ice rink project
ESCONDIDO — The city is moving forward with plans to construct an indoor ice rink at Kit Carson Park following the City Council’s approval of...
Oceanside prepares for SB 79 housing law
OCEANSIDE — The City Council recently approved modifications to its downtown density cap and inclusionary housing requirements, as recommended by the California Coastal Commission, and...
Oceanside approves $744M budget, denies KOCT funding request
OCEANSIDE — The City Council declined to provide additional funding for KOCT, the city’s public-access television station, and rejected calls for more youth program spending...
Oceanside voters to decide prevailing wage charter amendment
OCEANSIDE — A November ballot measure will ask voters whether to align the city charter with state law regarding prevailing wage requirements for public works...
Judge orders psych evaluation for ‘Trump House’ murder suspect
ESCONDIDO — A competency hearing has been scheduled for a man accused of beating an elderly Escondido resident to death last month. Judge Richard Monroy...
Oceanside wraps harbor dredging, eyes long-term replenishment
OCEANSIDE — Local leaders celebrated the completion of one of the largest harbor dredging projects in recent history and the release of a long-term plan...
Escondido requires gas station developer to fund traffic signal
ESCONDIDO — A City Council majority has upheld a previous decision requiring a gas station developer to pay more than half the cost of a...
Escondido awards $1.3M contract to build Westside Park Skate Spot
ESCONDIDO — The city awarded a nearly $1.3 million contract late last month to build the Westside Park Skate Spot, helping address a local demand...
Oceanside surf school offers free lessons to students with special needs
OCEANSIDE — A local surf school and a nonprofit organization serving people with developmental disabilities have continued a more than 20-year tradition of teaching students...
