Parties looking to avoid trial in death of Encinitas girl
VISTA — A new readiness conference has been scheduled in the case of a man charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. Emery Chalekian — a 12-year-old...
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Rural communities push back on county cannabis equity program
FALLBROOK — San Diego County is moving forward with a sweeping cannabis program aimed at addressing decades of inequity from the War on Drugs, but...
Report finds criminal negligence by deputies in 2024 Vista Jail death
VISTA — The Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board found that two deputies were criminally negligent by failing to properly evaluate and assist a male inmate...
Local effort ramps up for Vista skateboarding museum
VISTA — A group of city leaders and residents is partnering with members of North County’s skateboarding community on an initiative to open a top-level...
Fallbrook community holds vigil for landscaper killed in shooting
FALLBROOK — Dozens of community members gathered along Mission Avenue on Wednesday evening with candles and flowers to honor Martín Lucas, a local landscaper and...
Vista council discusses new pocket park, recreation facility sharing
VISTA — The City Council agreed this week to improve a vacant lot along Avenida de Benito Juárez with a new pocket park that will...
County supervisors OK new consumer protection unit
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on March 24 to create a Consumer Fairness and Public Protection unit to crack...
Fallbrook suspect appears in court; family mourns father killed in shooting
FALLBROOK — Family members of 40-year-old Martin Lucas crowded into Department 14 at the Vista Courthouse on Thursday afternoon, as the man suspected of shooting...
Vista Fire continues work with homeowners to reduce wildfire risk
VISTA — The Vista Fire Department is preparing to inspect thousands of properties for compliance with defensible space guidelines in the coming months, as part...
Democrats in 48th House race outline priorities at Vista forum
VISTA — Six Democrats hoping to flip the 48th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from red to blue shared their views on...
Victims of fatal San Diego-area traffic accidents identified
REGION — Authorities have publicly identified five people who lost their lives in San Diego-area traffic collisions over the last several weeks. The most recent...