State electoral battlegrounds shift in North County
REGION — Recently finalized state district lines will shift several North County areas in favor of Democrats while strengthening the overall separation between coastal and...
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Redistricting won’t impact Lawson-Remer recall effort, experts say
ESCONDIDO — The newly released county electoral maps will not impact a local group’s recently launched effort to recall Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, according to political...
Vista adopts ordinance expanding live entertainment zones
VISTA — The Vista City Council on Dec. 14 unanimously adopted an ordinance that will greatly expand the ability of local businesses to host live...
SDSU, UCSD student-athletes capitalize on interim NIL policy
REGION — For the first time ever, student-athletes at major regional colleges, including the University of California San Diego and San Diego State University, are...
Vista’s longtime economic director retiring, honored with award
VISTA — A regional economic development group recently honored Vista’s Economic Development Director Kevin Ham, who is retiring at the end of the month, with...
Longtime officeholders, newcomer in race for California Senate District 36
EDITOR’S NOTE: After the redistricting process, much of the 36th State Senate District became the 38th State Senate District. Additionally, following publication of this article,...
Popular San Marcos hiking trail named after slain resident
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council has voted to name a popular hiking trail in San Marcos in honor of Aris Keshishian, a...
San Marcos council adopts resolution endorsing local land use initiative
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council has voted to support a ballot initiative that asserts the authority of local municipalities and city governments...
San Pasqual Academy to stay open after judge issues preliminary ruling
ESCONDIDO — San Pasqual Academy, a foster youth program in Escondido, will be allowed to stay open at least temporarily after a San Diego judge...
CSUSM, Palomar confident in ability to protect against cyber attacks
REGION — As cyber and ransomware attacks are on the rise against higher-learning institutions, North County colleges and universities say they are confident in their...