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Kirk Effinger: Vista Village Business Association needs a merger
In an era where chambers of commerce and other business organizations continue to struggle to stay afloat, the latest news regarding the Vista Village Business Association (VVBA) begs the question, “Why put off the inevitable?”
Artist, former nun seeks funds for life-saving transplant
OCEANSIDE — At 19 years old, Heidi Hall was certain that she knew what the rest of her life would look like.
USPS, Staples team up for pilot program
REGION — Since November, the USPS (United States Postal Service) and Staples have been studying a pilot program in North County.
Oceanside men facing charges in murder
VISTA — Two men face charges of murder, attempted murder, and two additional felony charges in connection with two gang-related stabbings on Aug. 14 in Oceanside.
Ex-Army Navy Administrator pleads not guilty to child molestation
VISTA — Former Army and Navy Academy (ANA) administrator Jeffery Barton entered pleas of not guilty to 16 counts of forcible sex acts with minors at an Oct. 23 hearing at the Vista Courthouse.
Vista places ban on indoor e-cigarette smoking
VISTA — Up in vapors, as it were.
Comedian Will Ferrell continues to help longtime friend
VISTA — His alter ego, San Diego news anchor Ron Burgundy, is known for his inflated ego, but chances are Will Ferrell doesn’t want the secret to get out that he’s a good guy and a great friend.
Elliot Sloan’s long journey leads to gold
VISTA — Growing up in New York was a great experience for professional skateboarder Elliot Sloan, he said.
Kirk Effinger: It’s how leaders react
A conversation I had with Escondido City Councilman Ed Gallo regarding the public perception toward that city’s school districts left me thinking about how cities get the way they get.
