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
Oceanside forecasts modest surplus next several years
OCEANSIDE — The city is forecasting modest annual budget surpluses for the next five years, including a projected $1.32 million surplus for the upcoming fiscal...
Oceanside starts design work for changes to Coast Highway
OCEANSIDE — Designs for a new look along a one-mile stretch of Coast Highway in Oceanside are in the works to include lane reductions, bike...
Escondido council appoints Palomar College trustee to vacant seat
ESCONDIDO — The City Council voted to appoint Christian Garcia, a current trustee on the Palomar College Governing Board, to the District 3 vacancy during...
Local organizers decry brutal police beating death of Tyre Nichols
ESCONDIDO — Community organizers gathered in front of City Hall on Sunday to protest the brutal police beating deaths of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee,...
After 14 years, John Landes center reopens to community
OCEANSIDE — The John Landes Community Center has finally reopened its doors to the Tri-City neighborhood after a 14-year hiatus, bringing back much-needed youth and...
Encinitas reports 26% drop in total liabilities during last fiscal year
ENCINITAS — The city’s financial standing improved by several millions of dollars during the last fiscal year, according to the most recent annual comprehensive financial...
Encinitas approves street repair list, pauses restriping plans
ENCINITAS — The City Council has approved a list of 29 streets and 16 alternatives slated for annual citywide street overlay and slurry seal repairs....
Escondido High School hires new head football coach
ESCONDIDO — Escondido High School’s new head football coach Stephen Dixon brings a new philosophy and fresh wave of energy to help inspire the Cougars...
Oceanside seeks ‘innovative’ designs for sand retention project
OCEANSIDE – The city continues its search for a sand replenishment source paired with a retention structure, a project made controversial due to the potential...
Local cannabis distributor can operate in Oceanside business park
OCEANSIDE — A locally owned cannabis distribution company received final approval from the City Council to operate within the Oceanside Gateway Business Park alongside a...
Oceanside committee will oversee equity, access issues at sports fields
OCEANSIDE — A newly-established standing committee will oversee matters of equity and fairness when it comes to accessing the city of Oceanside’s public sports fields...
Greek church wins approval to build senior apartments in Cardiff
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission approved a Greek orthodox church’s proposal to build another senior apartment complex on its property along Manchester Avenue. The...