Governor signs budget trailer bill limiting Santa Fe Drive redesign
ENCINITAS — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a state budget measure greatly limiting the city’s ability to remove protected bicycle lanes along Santa Fe Drive,...
Politics & Government
Sprague outlines priorities in Encinitas council bid
ENCINITAS — Retired Deputy Fire Chief Ed Sprague, a candidate for the District 3 seat on the Encinitas City Council, is pledging earlier public notice...
State senator says new data center laws will protect consumers
REGION — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Monday that feature “some of the strongest rate payer protections and environmental protections from data center costs...
Encinitas candidates tackle growth, safety and homelessness at forum
ENCINITAS — All six candidates for Encinitas City Council, including the two running for mayor, showed up Thursday evening to answer voters’ questions at St....
State ownership limits Carlsbad’s control over beach maintenance
CARLSBAD — A deteriorating sign welcoming visitors to Carlsbad State Beach illustrates the push and pull of coastal stewardship and highlights the city’s limited authority...
Supervisors approve socially equitable cannabis policy in 3-2 vote
SAN DIEGO — Five years after its introduction, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Wednesday to formally approve a “socially equitable” cannabis...
Carlsbad honors longtime civic leader at State of the City
CARLSBAD — Mayor Keith Blackburn concluded the annual State of the City address by paying tribute to longtime former council member Ann Kulchin, a mentor...
Encinitas approves 3.8% increase in sewer-related fees
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council unanimously approved a 3.8% increase in sewer-related fees for engineering and other services during its Aug. 19 meeting. The...
Letters: Oceanside needs Measure S
I have spent my career answering calls in Oceanside, and I want to respond to the recent coverage of Measure S. A story by inewsource,...
Del Mar presses fair board to reconsider housing talks
DEL MAR — The City Council will meet in closed session Tuesday to discuss the 22nd District Agricultural Association board’s recent decision to terminate affordable...
Election 2026: A guide to North County races
REGION — North County voters will reshape city councils and school boards across the region this November, choosing among incumbents, first-time candidates and former officeholders...
Carlsbad advances Village housing project nearly 10 years in making
CARLSBAD — The latest version of a mixed-use housing development in Carlsbad Village, nearly 10 years in the making, has cleared another hurdle, with the...
Mayor Rebecca Jones gives final San Marcos State of City address
SAN MARCOS — Dozens of residents gathered at the San Marcos Senior Center on Sunday for the annual State of the City address, where Mayor...
San Antonio announces bid for District 4 seat
ENCINITAS — Councilmember Marco San Antonio has officially tossed his cowboy hat into the ring for a full term on the Encinitas City Council, announcing...
The inheritance
Herb Morgan isn’t a politician. He’s a retired chief investment officer and financial services executive who oversaw billions in institutional assets. Now he’s running for...