Vista discusses stricter rules for homeless encampmentsÂ
VISTA — The Vista City Council has expressed interest in establishing new restrictions regarding homelessness encampments to prohibit individuals from setting up camp within certain...
Politics & Government
Op-Ed: County’s actions on homelessness have yielded success
As a county supervisor, I have been part of the shift in how the County of San Diego views its responsibility regarding addressing homelessness regionwide....
Escondido school board trustee sworn in after winning special election
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Union High School District school board swore in David Vincent on April 16 as the next elected official to represent Trustee...
Quirk censured again for ‘harassing’ city manager, staff
DEL MAR — A new investigative report found that a Del Mar City Council member violated multiple guidelines and policies due to his conduct toward...
Endorsement controversy leads to county GOP leadership shakeup
REGION — Amid a controversial effort to switch the San Diego County Republican Party’s endorsement from one candidate to another, Paula Whitsell is out as...
Two North County mayors emerge as 2026 supervisor candidates
REGION — Two North County mayors have set their sights on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for the 2026 election in hopes of...
Oceanside seeks public input on community development funding
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside residents and groups have until May 3 to decide which community development and improvement projects are funded with federal dollars. The City...
Del Mar approves density increases; Druker won’t seek re-election
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council agreed to allow increased density in the city’s central commercial zone and on specific city-owned lots this...
Solana Beach plans La Colonia Park expansion
SOLANA BEACH — The city of Solana Beach is beginning the process of updating its master plan for La Colonia Park to expand the park...
San Marcos council approves 119-unit Capalina Apartments
SAN MARCOS — A 119-unit apartment project will move forward on a vacant piece of land between Capalina and Mission roads after receiving the green...
Solana Beach appoints new city manager
SOLANA BEACH — A new city manager was selected to hold Solana Beach’s top job this week out of a competitive pool of candidates, filling...
Councilmember Kellie Hinze won’t seek reelection in November
ENCINITAS — Councilmember Kellie Hinze announced on March 27 that she will not seek reelection for her District 2 seat. “My life has changed quite...
Vista considers street closures to make downtown more pedestrian friendly
VISTA — Policies regarding temporary and permanent street closures and one-way streets in downtown Vista could be presented to the City Council in the next...
Planning Commission suggests short-term rental limits in coastal zone
OCEANSIDE — Following input from over 50 public speakers expressing divided opinions on the future of short-term rentals in the city, the Planning Commission has...
Kranz underscores local investments in State of City address
ENCINITAS — Mayor Tony Kranz delivered the Encinitas State of the City address on March 21 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, touting several...
