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Vista State of Community highlights housing, transit, public safety

Leo PlaceJanuary 29, 2025February 5, 2025

January 29, 2025February 5, 20250651

VISTA — Vista leaders in government, business, utilities and transportation gathered on Monday to celebrate accomplishments from 2024 and give updates regarding upcoming priorities for...

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Vista discusses stricter rules for homeless encampments

Leo PlaceApril 25, 2024

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VISTA — The Vista City Council has expressed interest in establishing new restrictions regarding homelessness encampments to prohibit individuals from setting up camp within certain...

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Blakespear presents $5M for shelter serving Vista, Encinitas

Leo PlaceNovember 9, 2023November 13, 2023

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VISTA — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear presented a $5 million check to Vista and Encinitas leaders on Wednesday that will fund a new homeless shelter...

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Vista approves resident-requested speed humps

Leo PlaceOctober 13, 2023

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VISTA — New speed humps will be installed in four residential areas around Vista in an attempt to slow vehicle speeds after dozens of residents...

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Vista obtains appraisal for land purchase following policy oversight

Leo PlaceAugust 23, 2023August 25, 2023

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VISTA — City leaders in Vista have obtained an appraisal for a 2-acre future park property they agreed to purchase in June for $2.1 million...

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Vista mayor urges locals to support Nucci’s restaurant after burglary

Steve PuterskiJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

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VISTA — The mayor of Vista is urging the community to support Nucci’s Italian Café after thieves shattered the glass door to gain entry into...

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Vista Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100th anniversary

Steve PuterskiJune 15, 2023June 22, 2023

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VISTA — Hundreds of business owners, elected leaders, residents and visitors packed The Vistonian on June 14 to celebrate the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s 100th...

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Vista council moves forward with changes to public comment

Steve PuterskiMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023March 28, 20230636

VISTA — The Vista City Council is working on a resolution to improve civic engagement and efficiency by adjusting public speaking times during meetings. During...

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Vista council appoints Melendez to SANDAG board

Steve PuterskiMarch 1, 2023

March 1, 20230941

VISTA — The Vista City Council voted on Tuesday to appoint Councilwoman Katie Melendez as the body’s primary representative on the SANDAG board. The agenda...

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A divided Vista council changes SANDAG appointment process

Steve PuterskiJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023

January 30, 2023January 30, 20230690

VISTA — A bitter battle was on display as a divided Vista City Council recently changed how members are appointed to the San Diego Association...