Del Mar council split over Black Lives Matter resolution
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council narrowly adopted a resolution commending “racial equity and justice and Black Lives Matter [BLM]” at their Nov....
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County, state Democrats send conflicting messages on police donations
REGION — Despite the San Diego County Democratic Party’s recent exhortation against receiving campaign donations from law enforcement groups, several state-level Democratic incumbents running for...
Residents, activists band together to protest local racism
SAN MARCOS — In a swift response from the San Elijo community, two separate groups joined together on Sunday, Aug. 9, at the San Elijo...
Community mentor advocates for equality, justice
OCEANSIDE — Mentoring the youth is not a skill that happens overnight nor does it come easily to everyone, but for Darnell “DeeJay” Johnson it...
Vista residents urge council to reallocate funds from sheriff’s department
VISTA — Residents spoke out about their desires for the city to reallocate funds to address issues with the homeless and improving opportunities for people...
Carlsbad activists pivot to growth management, master plans
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated with a clarification from Councilwoman Cori Schumacher regarding her statement about the protests in Carlsbad and follow-up comments. CARLSBAD...
Black surfers reflect on historical significance of Juneteenth
[wpedon id=”143538″ align=”right”] REGION — Over the past several years, Juneteenth has gained wider recognition as an important day for African Americans. Juneteenth, which is...
North County leaders show support for Black Lives Matter protests
ENCINITAS — In an effort to rally support behind citizens’ ongoing demonstrations against police brutality, North County politicians, activists and families attended Black Lives Matter...
Hundreds protest outside Escondido’s City Hall for Black Lives Matter movement
ESCONDIDO — A Black Lives Matter protest on June 5 in Escondido drew hundreds of residents to City Hall, and it was peaceful from start...
Opinion: Of course! Black Lives Matter
If our response is “All Lives Matter,” we are totally missing the point....
Carlsbad adopts statement on racism, discrimination
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to clarify statements from Councilwoman Priya Bhat-Patel. CARLSBAD — Just prior to three days of peaceful protests stemming...
Protesters against police brutality, racism march through Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — On the evening of June 4, at least 100 Black Lives Matter protestors marched peaceably in the streets of downtown Oceanside. While individual...