Whole Foods returns to Encinitas amid $10M marketplace makeover
ENCINITAS — Whole Foods Market is returning to Encinitas nearly a decade after closing its only store in the city, with plans to open a...
Cities
San Marcos budget gets boost from Measure Q
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council unanimously approved a balanced 2026-27 budget on Tuesday that includes $23.7 million in Measure Q sales tax...
Oceanside rings in LGBTQ Pride Month
OCEANSIDE — Pride is underway in Oceanside following a mayoral proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month and the city’s annual Pride by the Beach...
Escondido takes first step toward Kit Carson ice rink project
ESCONDIDO — The city is moving forward with plans to construct an indoor ice rink at Kit Carson Park following the City Council’s approval of...
Oceanside prepares for SB 79 housing law
OCEANSIDE — The City Council recently approved modifications to its downtown density cap and inclusionary housing requirements, as recommended by the California Coastal Commission, and...
San Marcos sets harsher penalties for illegal fireworks
SAN MARCOS — Individuals who set off illegal fireworks in the city of San Marcos will have to pay higher citations for repeated violations under...
After nearly 37 years, Pacifica Del Mar to close in December
DEL MAR — A longtime culinary staple at the Del Mar Plaza will be closing its doors in December after nearly 37 years in operation,...
Notebook: CSUSM stars honored, Escondido hosts police games
North County will host multiple events during the 59th annual United States Police & Fire Championships, which run June 13-20 across San Diego County. Mountain...
Oceanside approves $744M budget, denies KOCT funding request
OCEANSIDE — The City Council declined to provide additional funding for KOCT, the city’s public-access television station, and rejected calls for more youth program spending...
Oceanside voters to decide prevailing wage charter amendment
OCEANSIDE — A November ballot measure will ask voters whether to align the city charter with state law regarding prevailing wage requirements for public works...
Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against SDUHSD trustee
ENCINITAS — A Vista Superior Court judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by former San Dieguito Union High School District board candidate Kevin Sabellico...