Sand, Sea and Trails: Boost your mood with daily walks
THE BEST OF NORTH COUNTY, 2025 Walking isn’t just good exercise—it’s a powerful way to boost your mental and emotional health. Regular walks help reduce...
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Council’s tie vote pushes housing deadline to the brink
The Encinitas City Council continues to play a dangerous political game with the Housing Element, now putting the ballot-filing deadline at risk....
Council reverses Cardiff Rail Trail vote
The Encinitas City Council voted Wednesday night to discontinue its support of the current alignment of the Coastal Rail Trail through Cardiff-by-the-Sea and endorse a...
The power of defense
During the Super Bowl, the Denver Broncos shined a spotlight on the power of defense. Carlsbad knows all about playing defense....
Troubled over falsehoods of Measure A
I am very troubled by the seemingly deliberate falsehoods that are being spread throughout Carlsbad, a place I cherish....
No council vote on support for a state bag ban
Councilwoman Esther Sanchez shared her support for a state single-use plastic bag ban that will be on the November ballot, but fellow council members did...
Small businesses, local leaders lend support to Measure A
Proponents of Measure A received a sizeable endorsement from Carlsbad Village businesses....
Council vote may represent conflict of interest policy
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos City Council recently made a seemingly innocuous vote to change its election policy, but the vote actually represents a...
Effort to recall Diaz expires
ESCONDIDO — The organizers behind a petition to recall Escondido Deputy Mayor Olga Diaz from office missed the June 18 deadline to collect adequate signatures,...
Escondido charter put to voters again
ESCONDIDO — After months of debate and disagreements, Escondido City Council voted to put a city charter proposal on November’s ballot with hardly any comment...
Muir may be facing his toughest voting decision yet
ENCINITAS — Mark Muir said he’s taken some unpopular stances during his time on the Encinitas City Council, and didn’t think twice about it. But...
Council nixes sales tax study
ENCINITAS — The city won’t order a sales tax increase study after all — at least for now....
Former school board member faces FPPC penalty for violation
CARLSBAD — Former school board member Kelli Moors is facing a fine from the FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) for violating state law. [amt_override]...