Leadership changes come to San Marcos Unified schools
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District confirmed leadership changes at several schools ahead of the new academic year. Nathan Baker, who has...
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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...
Trader Joe’s coming to North City in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — San Marcos residents may have a new grocery store option in their future, as Trader Joe’s announces plans to open a location...
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...
Conservancy seeks to preserve 51-acre Altmann property near San Elijo Hills
SAN MARCOS — The Escondido Creek Conservancy is fundraising to purchase a 51-acre piece of land just south of San Marcos to preserve it as...
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...
Wanted man arrested in San Marcos after license plate camera alert
SAN MARCOS — A 52-year-old man wanted on warrants related to drug offenses and identity theft was arrested Saturday in San Marcos after deputies were...
Mayor Rebecca Jones gives final San Marcos State of City address
SAN MARCOS — Dozens of residents gathered at the San Marcos Senior Center on Sunday for the annual State of the City address, where Mayor...
San Marcos seeks partnership for Rancho Tesoro parkland
SAN MARCOS — The city of San Marcos will begin seeking a public-private partnership to develop recreational opportunities on the 40-acre Rancho Tesoro property, amid...
Former Mission Hills receiver Josh Gonzales finds fresh start at Palomar
During high school, Josh Gonzales made a habit of spending fall Fridays doing the same thing: catching touchdowns. The Palomar College freshman wide receiver accumulated...
Fire Safe councils in North County get grants for fire prevention
SAN MARCOS — Community-led fire safety organizations in North County are continuing to promote wildfire safety and preparedness for residents in areas with high fire...
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,”...
Suspect gravely injured in alleged San Marcos carjacking attempt dies
SAN MARCOS — A man who was gravely injured over the weekend while allegedly attempting to commandeer a moving tree-trimming truck near Palomar College has...
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...