Coast Cities
Fire chief addresses response times with One Paseo
CARMEL VALLEY — A mixed-use development slated for the corner of Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real will negatively affect emergency response times, according to an April 14 memo from Javier Mainar, fire chief for the city of San Diego.
‘Above normal’ fire season predicted for this year
REGION — The green tops of brush filling the canyons and terrain throughout San Diego County is merely masking a potentially dangerous situation.
Bringing bonobos to the forefront
Solana Beach resident looks to raise awareness of the fourth great ape
North County Earth Day healing fest
VISTA — Organic gardens, music, art, plant sales and healing arts were celebrated for Earth Day at Alta Vista Gardens on April 12.
Marines dedicate 4 more ocean-view cottages
CAMP PENDLETON — With four new cottages dedicated on April 15, a project to provide low-cost vacation rentals to active duty and retired military personnel is one-third complete.
Marines commemorate the Battle of Ramadi
Marines, Gold Star Families gather to remember the Marines that were lost 10 years ago
Residents voice opposition to Escondido’s charter proposal
ESCONDIDO — Local residents expressed opposition to and confusion about City Council’s proposition to place a revised charter city proposal on the November ballot during a public hearing on Wednesday.
North County arts leaders meet to form regional council
OCEANSIDE — Arts leaders from six North County cities met to discuss efforts to enhance and promote regional arts.
Police aim to make neighborhoods safer with visual upgrades
ESCONDIDO — In his 17 years working as an officer for the Escondido Police Department (EPD), Detective Jeff Valdivia has noticed a correlation between gangs and dilapidated neighborhoods.
MiraCosta appoints interim superintendent
REGION — Prompted by the resignation of MiraCosta College’s Superintendent/ President Dr. Francisco Rodriguez in mid-March, the school’s Board of Trustees acted by appointing Dr. Dick Robertson as interim superintendent and president.
