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...
Environment
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...
Protecting your home: Tips for wildfire preparation
We are facing another active wildfire season this year with heat waves and drought conditions hammering the west coast and several fires already triggering evacuations....
Real grass or synthetic turf – which is best?
In a time of drought, when water conservation is of paramount importance, does it make sense to replace traditional grass turf playing fields with synthetic...
Encinitas takes first steps toward smoking ban in public areas
ENCINITAS — City staff will explore a smoking ban in Encinitas, with the possibility of future public safety ordinances to come out of the city’s...
North County residents give back on Coastal Cleanup Day
DEL MAR — Residents gathered at beaches and lagoons throughout San Diego County on Sept. 17 for California Coastal Cleanup Day, with large groups contributing...
Tropical Storm Kay adds wind, rain to ongoing heat wave
REGION — Southern California entered the 10th and possibly final day of a prolonged heat wave today, as Tropical Storm Kay changed the forecast from...
What’s all the buzz about? It’s peak yellow jacket season
By Jamison Lauria Have you noticed buzzing lately while hiking your regular trails or walking in nature? Yellow jackets may be responsible for making all...
