Oceanside seeks ‘innovative’ designs for sand retention project
OCEANSIDE – The city continues its search for a sand replenishment source paired with a retention structure, a project made controversial due to the potential...
Environment
Supervisors OK upgrades to popular North County hiking area
REGION — County supervisors this week unanimously approved upgrades to a popular North County hiking spot near the community of Ramona and the city of...
Big swell wipes out Del Mar sand berms, causes minor flooding
DEL MAR — Large swells as a result of a winter storm on Friday led to minor flooding in parts of Del Mar as well...
Clean Energy Alliance gets ‘clean’ audit, reports nearly $2M surplus
REGION — The Clean Energy Alliance has received a “clean” bill of financial health and reported a nearly $2 million surplus after its updated operating...
Green resolutions for 2023
As one year ends and another begins, many of us like to make resolutions or set goals for the new year. As there’s no more...
Grandview bluff collapse lawsuit to enter discovery phase
ENCINITAS — After two years of delays and procedural wrangling, a Vista judge’s ruling last month has advanced a wrongful death lawsuit into the discovery...
Supervisors vote to stop North County housing project
REGION — County supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to rescind the permits for a contested North County housing project near Escondido and the Elfin Forest Recreation...
Golden Door spa buys Newland site to conserve 2,000-acre open space
SAN MARCOS — A 2,000-acre site previously designated for a controversial housing project has been purchased by luxury spa Golden Door in San Marcos, prompting...
Oceanside beach advocacy group teams with Scripps to monitor sand levels
OCEANSIDE — Once a month, a group of individuals passionate about restoring Oceanside’s sandy beaches walk the entire stretch of the city’s coastline to measure...
Del Mar council approves permits for bluff stabilization near rails
DEL MAR — Major bluff stabilization measures, including the implementation of around 2,000 feet of seawalls, can move forward in Del Mar after the City...
