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...
Politics & Government
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...
SANDAG committee approves transit fare increases for MTS, NCTD
REGION — A San Diego Association of Governments committee today approved the first significant transit fare increase since 2009 following proposals from the Metropolitan Transit...
Oceanside targets 90% emissions cut by 2045
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved an update to its Climate Action Plan at its June 24 special meeting, setting new greenhouse gas...
Encinitas budget adds four city positions
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that adds four new city positions — including an urban forester...
Tax audit, rideshare measures advance to November ballot
REGION — California voters will decide two newly qualified statewide ballot measures in November, one aimed at increasing oversight of special tax-funded programs and another...