San Marcos adopts battery energy storage guidelines
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council adopted new guidelines for battery energy storage system facilities this week as residents continue to share concerns...
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County unemployment increases to 4.5% as most industries lose jobs
REGION — San Diego County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in January, up from a revised 4.2% in December and above the year-ago estimate of...
Democrats seek to repeal ‘archaic’ Alien Enemies Act as Trump threatens use
SAN DIEGO — Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, today joined Democratic lawmakers to reintroduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, intended to repeal a nearly 230-year-old...
CSUSM student protestors face disciplinary action, firing
SAN MARCOS — Students and faculty are urging Cal State San Marcos to drop disciplinary actions against those who protested at a university event last...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in San Marcos crash
SAN MARCOS — Law enforcement is seeking a vehicle involved in a collision that seriously injured a motorcyclist on Saturday in San Marcos. Deputies with...
Showers expected in San Diego County this week
SAN DIEGO — Rainy weather will return to San Diego County, with heavier, wet conditions and moderate winds expected by mid-week through the weekend. According...
Oceanside seeks feedback on route for Inland Rail Trail
OCEANSIDE — The city of Oceanside is seeking public feedback on its plan to complete the final segment of the 21-mile Inland Rail Trail after...
Man killed in Sprinter crash involving truck identified
ESCONDIDO — An 86-year-old San Marcos man was killed after his truck was struck by a Sprinter train earlier this week. Shortly after 1 p.m....
San Marcos ranch owner’s federal suit says city violated assembly rights
SAN MARCOS — For nearly 20 years, Bheau View Ranch on Cox Road was a beloved gathering place for children and families to ride horses,...
Oceanside Social Security Office in doubt amid DOGE cuts
OCEANSIDE — As the Department of Government Efficiency continues its cuts across the federal government, North County was thrown into confusion as to the status...
NCTD seeks to replace Sprinter fleet, expand microtransit to Vista
OCEANSIDE — The North County Transit District is pursuing a replacement of its Sprinter rail fleet servicing Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido following an...
County residents urged to prepare for cuts amid federal funding freezes
REGION — Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer today decried President Donald Trump’s administration for federal funding freezes and how they are already impacting San Diegans. “San Diego...
Man arrested in San Marcos for alleged weapons violations, domestic violence
SAN MARCOS — A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of several weapons charges in San Marcos, authorities said today. Daniel Castellanos was taken into...
Golden Door, school district complete land swap deal
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District has entered into a land exchange agreement with the luxury spa resort Golden Door, allowing both...
SMUSD reaffirms support for immigrant, LGBTQ students in heated meeting
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District board passed two resolutions last week reaffirming the district’s support for LGBTQ+ and immigrant students, staff...