Del Mar mayor’s late disclosures raise flags in short-term rental talks
DEL MAR — As the Del Mar City Council finalized its ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the city in the second half of 2024, one...
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Escondido amends short-term rental pilot program
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has approved a series of amendments to its new short-term rental pilot program, clarifying that only property owners, not...
Carlsbad dissolves former tourism district in shift to new model
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council has officially dissolved a nearly two-decade-old tourism district, marking the final step in transitioning to a new model for...
Demonstrators rally outside Camp Pendleton over Trump’s protest response
OCEANSIDE — More than four dozen people gathered on June 8 at the main gate of Camp Pendleton near Oceanside to protest the Trump administration’s...
Escondido OKs police department’s military use equipment policy
ESCONDIDO — For the fourth consecutive year, the Escondido City Council has approved a policy governing the police department’s use of military-grade equipment, as required...
Sannella announces San Marcos mayoral run in 2026
SAN MARCOS — District 2 Councilmember Mike Sannella has formally filed candidacy paperwork for the city’s mayoral seat in 2026, he announced Wednesday, as current...
Oceanside to fly pride flag at City Hall throughout June
OCEANSIDE — The LGBTQ pride flag will fly at Oceanside City Hall throughout June after the City Council narrowly approved the move during a May...
County eyes historic Fallbrook ball fields for housing project
FALLBROOK — The North County Fire Protection District is preparing to sell the historic ball fields in Fallbrook to the County of San Diego to...
Oceanside considers budget surplus for public safety, arts support
OCEANSIDE — City officials are weighing a range of community improvements, public safety enhancements, and support for local arts and media groups as part of...
Oceanside launches drone response pilot program downtown
OCEANSIDE — A new police-controlled drone program aimed at improving emergency response times will begin operating in downtown Oceanside following unanimous City Council approval on...
Oceanside city manager gets boost to retirement, benefits
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council has approved an increase to City Manager Jonathan Borrego’s retirement and benefits compensation. The council voted unanimously on April...
Solana Beach talks priorities for 2025-26 work plan
SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach City Council discussed priorities for its 2025-26 work plan this week, including next steps for various capital projects, proposed...
Oceanside City Council appoints two new planning commissioners
OCEANSIDE — The City Council has appointed two new members to the Oceanside Planning Commission, selecting Graciela Redgate and Emily Gonzales to fill the seats...
Oceanside Planning Commission frustrated by recent policy changes
OCEANSIDE — City planning commissioners are seeking a formal meeting with the City Council after expressing frustration over a proposed policy shift that would give...
Lawson-Remer urges stronger county role in State of County address
REGION — San Diego County Board of Supervisors acting chair Terra Lawson-Remer called on the county to take a stronger role in providing for residents,...