Encinitas kicker John Carney to join Chargers’ Hall of Fame
REGION — Last week, as the Los Angeles Chargers returned to San Diego for a two-day training camp, the franchise announced that Encinitas resident John...
Del Mar
Summer swelter prompts closure of two popular hiking areas
SAN DIEGO — With increasing summertime heat in the extended local weather forecast, two popular hiking areas in the San Diego-area backcountry will be off-limits...
Report: San Diego County homeownership still out of reach for most
SAN DIEGO — Homeownership remained out of reach for most San Diego County households during the second quarter, despite housing affordability holding steady from the...
Del Mar requests investigation into officials’ Seaside Ridge connections
DEL MAR — In an unusual move, the Del Mar City Council is asking local and federal authorities to investigate the “conduct of elected and...
Former NFL star recalls Chargers great Billy Ray Smith’s lasting impact
Marvin Washington’s rookie season with the New York Jets was, by most measures, forgettable. The 151st pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, Washington arrived in...
Billy Ray Smith Jr.: Great player, better person
Billy Ray Smith Jr.’s impact on the field is well-documented. The former Chargers linebacker, a 10-year NFL veteran who died last week, was named to...
Joe Harper retiring as Del Mar Racetrack CEO after nearly 50 years
DEL MAR — After nearly five decades in the proverbial saddle, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club CEO Joe Harper will be retiring as the racetrack enters...
Report: E-bike injuries increasing ‘exponentially’ as popularity grows
SAN DIEGO — As the use of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, has grown dramatically across California, the number of injuries involving them has grown “exponentially,”...
Rispoli, Journalism reunite in winning fashion at Del Mar Racetrack
Del Mar’s 87th summer racing season opened over the weekend at the seaside oval with all eyes on Journalism. Not a reporter, but a 4-year-old...
Del Mar opens 87th season with racing, fashion and fanfare
DEL MAR — Over 21,000 people packed the Del Mar racetrack on Friday for Opening Day of the 87th summer racing season, celebrating the Year...
Pharmacists authorize possible strike at Ralphs, other stores
REGION — Pharmacists at several major Southern California supermarket chains have voted to authorize a strike “should one become necessary,” union officials announced today. “Hundreds...
SANDAG committee approves transit fare increases for MTS, NCTD
REGION — A San Diego Association of Governments committee today approved the first significant transit fare increase since 2009 following proposals from the Metropolitan Transit...
Best of North County celebrates businesses, community
CARLSBAD — The Best of North County celebrated more than 620 businesses, their owners and community hubs during an event Tuesday in Carlsbad, marking the...