San Marcos advances one-cent sales tax to ballot
SAN MARCOS — San Marcos voters will be asked to approve a one-cent sales tax to generate up to $20 million in additional revenue for...
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton fire burns 85 acres; arson believed to be the cause
The fire burned 78 acres in Oceanside and 7 acres in Camp Pendleton....
Escondido names new fire chief
ESCONDIDO — A longtime firefighter with the city is taking the top job. Deputy Fire Chief Russell Knowles was named Monday as the Escondido Fire...
Three cyclists struck by motorist
CARLSBAD — Three bicyclists were struck by a 1998 Cadillac on Wednesday morning, according to the Carlsbad Police Department. A 36-year-old Escondido man was arrested...
Carlsbad sees balanced budget for FY 2013-14
CARLSBAD — With an improving economy and rising revenues, Carlsbad city staff was able to propose a balanced operating budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year...
FEMA grant allows fire department to upgrade radios
ENCINITAS — For many emergency crews around the country, replacing or upgrading radios has been a slow process due to high costs of the equipment...