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
Brooks Street Swim Center reopens after extensive renovations
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...
Crews begin work on Civic Center Library courtyard upgrades
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 raises rents at Casa Grande senior mobile home park
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 considers hiring climate action plan coordinator
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....
The Osider Magazine celebrates 10 years with photo exhibit
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...
Local activists protest at Levin’s office, demand Gaza ceasefire
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...
Officials ID young man struck, killed by train last month in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the young man who was struck and killed by a train last month as...
Former Oceanside artist’s new exhibit ponders mysteries of reality
OCEANSIDE — Although Ving Simpson has since moved away from his coastal home to the wild of Wyoming, he has left a lasting impression on...
Escondido mayor concerned over county’s homeless shelter plans
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 Planning Commission cancels Quail Meadows meeting
ENCINITAS — The developer of the controversial Quail Meadows Apartments project has asked the city for more time to reassess the project following hours of...
Film composer Jason Hill kicks off 13th Oceanside Intl Film Festival
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside International Film Festival returns next week for its 13th year at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater downtown, with the opening night...
Seagaze developer looks to swap hotel rooms for more apartments
OCEANSIDE — The developer of a 90-foot high-rise slated for downtown Oceanside has asked the city’s permission to revise its previously approved plans by swapping...
Escondido dissolves Historic Preservation Commission
ESCONDIDO — The city has dissolved its commission responsible for reviewing development projects in historic districts in the hopes of accelerating the permit process for...
Escondido reallocates relief funds for splash pads, roundabout
ESCONDIDO — The City Council has reallocated American Rescue Plan Act dollars from the discontinued aquatics facility project to fund several other projects throughout the...