San Marcos students return to class amidst surging virus, staff shortages
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District is pushing ahead with in-person classes for the upcoming semester, even as COVID-19 cases have surged
Stephen Wyer
Escondido mayor removed from SANDAG board
ESCONDIDO — The mayor of Escondido was removed from his role as the city’s representative on the SANDAG board of directors after council members expressed
Vista’s Cyprian Hyde takes his game to next level
VISTA — Vista High School junior Cyprian Hyde is having a standout season on the court, drawing interest from NCAA schools and scouts, as well
Former county supervisor Paul Eckert dies at age 88
VISTA — Longtime president of the Vista Historical Society and former San Diego County Supervisor Paul Eckert passed away at his home on Jan. 4
More businesses shuttering at Escondido’s Westfield mall
ESCONDIDO — Store closures are increasing at Westfield North County in Escondido, with business owners citing the pandemic, departure of major retailers and mall ownership’s
Family-owned Peterson’s Donut Corner sold to new owner
ESCONDIDO — After 40 years of serving customers in Escondido, local landmark and community favorite Peterson’s Donut Corner is being sold to new ownership. In
Homeless camp cleanups continue in Vista amid growing crisis
VISTA — The City of Vista is continuing to expand its cleanups of homeless encampments into 2022, even as city leaders and homeless advocates say
Bartlett drops from 38th CA Senate race to challenge Levin
REGION — Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett is dropping out of the race for state senator in District 38 due to the impacts of regional
Parents, locals outraged over Capri Elementary intersection dangers
ENCINITAS — Residents are outraged over a purportedly dangerous traffic intersection near Capri Elementary School, and some parents are growing increasingly frustrated by what they
North County testing centers inundated with long lines, frustrated residents
SAN MARCOS — As COVID-19 cases soar across the region, North County residents trying to get tested for the virus are facing long lines and
