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
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has recently approved a homelessness policy embracing sobriety over the statewide Housing First model to serve as a framework...
ENCINITAS — One of North County’s few sustainable living, package-free, zero-waste grocery stores is letting people know they’re still in business and offering even more...
OCEANSIDE — After years of planning, the city has recently completed renovations of Brooks Street Swim Center, transforming the nearly 70-year-old pool into a like-new...
OCEANSIDE — Demolition work began on Feb. 25 in the opening phase of the Civic Center Library’s courtyard improvements project, which includes a new performance...
ESCONDIDO — The City Council approved a rent increase for Casa Grande Mobile Estates on the condition that park owners and management meet with city...
Oceanside — In two months, the City Council will consider creating a new position responsible for implementing the city’s Climate Action Plan goals. On Feb....
OCEANSIDE — An upcoming exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art will showcase local photography featured in The Osider in honor of the magazine’s 10th...
OCEANSIDE — More than two dozen people staged a sit-in protest and an outside demonstration at Rep. Mike Levin’s office in Oceanside earlier this month...
ESCONDIDO — Mayor Dane White has expressed hope for collaboration with county leaders to tackle homelessness but remains concerned that plans for the region may...
ENCINITAS — The developer of the controversial Quail Meadows Apartments project has asked the city for more time to reassess the project following hours of...
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside International Film Festival returns next week for its 13th year at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater downtown, with the opening night...