County supervisors OK gun violence reduction plan
REGION — After a previous failed attempt, the county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 in favor of a gun violence report and work plan with...
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Supervisors fail to advance support for gun safety law
REGION — A resolution to support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed gun safety amendment to the U.S. Constitution was defeated by the San Diego County Board...
Parkland parents’ pilgrimage to end gun violence stops in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — A big yellow school bus arrived Wednesday morning at Swami’s Seaside Park with a mission to “Stop Gun Violence” written all over it....
Blakespear’s gun safety bill heads to Assembly ahead of Cardiff rally
REGION – A bill introduced by newly-elected State Sen. Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) requiring California gun sellers to post warnings about the dangers of firearms...
San Dieguito board passes student-written gun violence resolution
ENCINITAS — Demonstrating that students often understand the impacts of school gun violence better than lawmakers, two high school seniors in the San Dieguito Union...
Coastal school districts revisit safety policies in wake of Uvalde shooting
REGION — In the weeks since a gunman opened fire on elementary school students in Uvalde, Texas, coastal school districts in Encinitas, Del Mar and...
Residents rally for gun safety in Encinitas during Wear Orange weekend
ENCINITAS — Birgen Grueskin and Bella Blaylock of Carlsbad will never forget the day in second grade when a shooter entered their Kelly Elementary School...
Annual Sandy Hook remembrance ceremony held in Solana Beach
SOLANA BEACH — Of the 1,316 school shootings that have occurred in the United States since 1970, 18% occurred after the mass shooting that took...
Encinitas adopts safe storage of firearms ordinance, mayor calls it ‘important step’
ENCINITAS — A law designed to reduce gun-related suicides, domestic violence deaths and accidental deaths was recently adopted in Encinitas. The Encinitas City Council unanimously...
Controversial gun show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds
DEL MAR — The Del Mar gun show is back, and with no shortage of fanfare. “We’re here for the next year anyway, but the...
North County residents protest recent mass shootings
SOLANA BEACH — In light of the most recent spate of mass shootings, North County residents are making their voices heard. Dozens of concerned activists...
Encinitas issues gun violence awareness proclamation
Mayor Catherine Blakespear on May 22 issued a proclamation declaring June 7 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, as part of a nationwide effort....
Carlsbad approves gun violence prevention resolution
CARLSBAD — It is one of the most discussed topics in the country. Gun violence, specifically on school campuses, has redefined school security measures, plans...
Gun show sends local group cease and desist letter
A law firm representing Crossroads of the West Gun Shows has sent a cease and desist letter to the founder of NeverAgainCA, a local organization...
City officials agree to hear both sides on gun issue
A collaborative effort is the next step for the City Council as it addresses gun violence prevention. On April 24, the council unanimously agreed to...