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
FALLBROOK — A nearly 70-year-old downtown parking lot that has long served Fallbrook businesses and library patrons is at the center of a debate over...
OCEANSIDE — A new partnership between Oceanside Unified School District and MiraCosta College will provide high school students with the opportunity to earn an associate...
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has approved a series of amendments to its new short-term rental pilot program, clarifying that only property owners, not...
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council has officially dissolved a nearly two-decade-old tourism district, marking the final step in transitioning to a new model for...
ENCINITAS — After five years of revisions and community feedback, the Encinitas Planning Commission has approved a 51-unit housing development directly across from San Dieguito...
OCEANSIDE — The City Council has approved a nearly $3.2 million contract to upgrade the police department’s body-worn and in-car camera systems, expand automatic license...
OCEANSIDE — The City Council has approved the 2025-26 operating budget, which includes several new one-time expenditures and leaves the city with a projected $1.33...
OCEANSIDE — The city’s shoreline restoration pilot project, known as RE:BEACH, has been selected as the region’s representative initiative for local beach and sand restoration...
OCEANSIDE — Plans for a six-story apartment complex in the Oceana neighborhood are moving forward following a 4-1 City Council vote to approve the project,...
OCEANSIDE — After reversing his decision to support flying the LGBTQ pride flag during Pride Month, Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa addressed public criticism and disappointment over...
OCEANSIDE — The Tri-City Healthcare District board has voted unanimously to partner with Sharp HealthCare, the county’s largest healthcare system, to assume operations and financial...