San Marcos studio combines firearms, self-defense training
SAN MARCOS — There seems to be no shortage of martial arts studios teaching different schools of self-defense using hands, feet, elbows and knees. Numerous...
Business Briefs
Short updates and announcements covering North County business activity, community partnerships, economic developments, healthcare and medical innovation, new ventures, and organizations making an impact across the region. Business Briefs highlights the people, ideas, and enterprises helping shape the future of North County San Diego.
Roadrunner Publications acquires, rebrands The Paper
VALLEY CENTER — Roadrunner Publications, which publishes the weekly newspapers Valley Roadrunner and the Escondido Times-Advocate, announced Thursday that it has purchased The Paper from...
Tee Box opens first California location in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — Tee Box, a national golf training and fitness center chain, has opened its first California location in south San Marcos. The chain...
Charter completes Cox deal, expands Spectrum into SoCal markets
REGION — Charter Communications announced Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of Cox Communications, expanding the Spectrum brand into Cox markets, including parts of...
Mama Kat’s reopens in larger San Marcos space
SAN MARCOS — Mama Kat’s, the popular breakfast eatery and bakery on San Marcos Boulevard, has reopened in a significantly larger space two miles west...
Encinitas family business hopes to reel in customers
ENCINITAS — A North County family drew on its skills and interests to address a problem familiar to local anglers: the lack of a nearby...
Vista’s Solatube earns top green business certification
VISTA – Solatube International has joined Dr. Bronner’s as one of Vista’s first businesses to earn the Green Innovator certification from the California Green Business...
Carlsbad advances family-friendly business certification program
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Economic Development Subcommittee advanced a certification program to formally recognize businesses that are family-friendly for parents, caregivers and young children. Mayor...
After 70 years, Carlsbad strawberry farm continues family tradition
CARLSBAD — Robyn Ukegawa has been known as the “strawberry girl” her whole life. For someone who spent her childhood growing up at the Carlsbad...
North County esthetician makes her voice heard as Deaf business owner
SOLANA BEACH — All business owners bring their own lived experience to their profession, and for Alexis Jameson, a licensed esthetician working in Solana Beach,...
Encinitas AI strategy firm founder wins international book awards
ENCINITAS — The founder of a Cardiff-by-the-Sea AI strategy and publishing firm took home two top awards at the International Firebird Book Awards, according to...
Encinitas hospitality executive launches new consulting firm
ENCINITAS — A veteran hotel and meetings industry executive has launched a new consultancy in Encinitas, specializing in hotel sourcing, negotiations and event management for...
Amy Green ranked top Encinitas real estate agent for 2026
ENCINITAS — Amy Green of Coastal Premier Properties has been ranked the top real estate agent in Encinitas for 2026, according to a recent industry...
The Boarding Home brings ‘good, clean fun’ to Carlsbad nightlife
CARLSBAD — Longtime Carlsbad residents expressed excitement about The Boarding Home, saying it offers something they feel has been lacking in the community: “good, clean...
Encinitas-based Vuori names new chief product officer
ENCINITAS — Vuori has named retail executive Heather Archibald as its new chief product officer as the Encinitas-based activewear company continues its global expansion. Archibald officially...