Steve Puterski

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Steve Puterski covers Carlsbad and Vista. He is a graduate of Colorado State University and has been a journalist for nearly 20 years. For tips or story ideas, contact him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @StevePuterski.

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Fletcher resigns from Board of Supervisors amid new sexual harassment claims

Steve PuterskiMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023March 30, 20231466

REGION — Twenty-four hours after a sexual assault and harassment scandal involving Supervisor Nathan Fletcher rocked local politics, the prominent Democrat announced his resignation from...

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Supervisor Fletcher faces lawsuit for sexual assault, harassment

Steve PuterskiMarch 29, 2023March 30, 2023

March 29, 2023March 30, 20230441

REGION — A sexual assault lawsuit filed against Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System comes just days after Fletcher announced he was...

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Body of man found floating near Buena Vista Lagoon

Steve PuterskiMarch 28, 2023March 30, 2023

March 28, 2023March 30, 2023030

CARLSBAD — Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered on Saturday near Buena Vista Lagoon. Dawn Casillas said she was...

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SANDAG will hire internal replacement for outgoing auditor

Steve PuterskiMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

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REGION — After weeks of debate, the SANDAG board of directors on March 24 decided to hire an internal candidate to replace its outgoing independent...

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Vista council moves forward with changes to public comment

Steve PuterskiMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023March 28, 20230462

VISTA — The Vista City Council is working on a resolution to improve civic engagement and efficiency by adjusting public speaking times during meetings. During...

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Flower Fields expects best season ever thanks to heavy rains

Steve PuterskiMarch 24, 2023

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CARLSBAD — Free water is every farmer’s dream, but there comes a point when enough is enough. And for the iconic Flower Fields, that time...

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Carlsbad police buys gas vehicles due to hybrid production issues

Steve PuterskiMarch 22, 2023

March 22, 20230754

CARLSBAD — The city has agreed to purchase 40 new police vehicles with conventional gasoline engines after a prominent American automaker cited manufacturing constraints and...

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Iconic Lola’s market, deli celebrates 80 years in Carlsbad

Steve PuterskiMarch 22, 2023

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CARLSBAD — Eighty years ago, the city’s most iconic business (and perhaps longest-running) opened its doors in Carlsbad. The first iteration of Lola’s 7Up Market...

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Carlsbad, Brookfield discuss future of The Shoppes parking lot

Steve PuterskiMarch 21, 2023March 23, 2023

March 21, 2023March 23, 202301082

CARLSBAD — The city is exploring potential uses for 67 acres on several of its parking lot properties surrounding The Shoppes at Carlsbad. The Carlsbad...

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From surf to slopes, friends embark on fourth ‘Day of Madness’

Steve PuterskiMarch 16, 2023March 17, 2023

March 16, 2023March 17, 20230528

ENCINITAS — While many will be glued to the highs and lows of the NCAA Tournament, six friends will be competing in their own version...