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San Marcos Sheriff’s Station opens San Elijo substation
SAN MARCOS — Personnel with the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station will have a stronger presence in the San Elijo neighborhood after opening a new facility...
Encinitas lowers speed limits on several roads
ENCINITAS — Lower speed limits will take effect on various roads throughout the city on July 1 under a new ordinance adopted by the Encinitas...
CRC tea fundraiser raises over $130,000
ENCINITAS — The Community Resource Center hosted its 29th Annual CRC Tea on April 20, raising over $130,000 for CRC’s comprehensive services, including domestic violence...
Encinitas declares emergency for e-bikes, bicycles
ENCINITAS — In the wake of the recent death of 15-year-old Brodee Champlain-Kingman, killed in a traffic collision while riding his e-bike, the Encinitas City...
Escondido seeks funding for various roadway safety improvements
ESCONDIDO — A new local roadway safety plan may help the city receive funding to make driving safer in Escondido. Staff presented its new local...
Rancho Santa Fe Firefighters, AMR offer Fourth of July safety tips
RANCHO SANTA FE — For many, the Fourth of July presents an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate our nation’s independence with food,...
New guidelines for wildfire protection
RANCHO SANTA FE — With loose vegetation and weeds raising concerns about fire hazards, the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District is urging residents to...
Neptune re-striping gives nod to bikers, pedestrians
Encinitas officials hope a recent re-striping of Neptune Avenue will provide both motorists and nonmotorists safer passage. ...
Lomas Santa Fe Corridor project moves forward
The city is moving forward with a plan to revitalize the Lomas Santa Fe Corridor, this time with a baseline parameter of no roundabouts and...
Humane Society recommends hazing coyotes to keep them away
While hazing is considered unacceptable for fraternity initiations, it is the preferred method to deter brazen coyotes who wander into residential backyards....