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North Coast Current

A new bridge connects a widened Bent Avenue across San Marcos Creek to Discovery Street. The city marked the official completion of the San Marcos Creek Project on Oct. 16. (San Marcos city photo)

San Marcos Creek Project wraps up with ribbon-cutting

North Coast Current October 21, 2024
Local and regional officials marked the completion of the $100 million San Marcos Creek Project, one of the city’s largest capital improvement programs, with a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 16.
Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

Halloween, Dia de los Muertos round out October celebrations

North Coast Current October 18, 2024
As autumn settles over North San Diego County, the region gears up for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, from haunted houses and safe trick-or-treating to costume contests and celebrations in honor of loved ones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and embrace the spirit of this part of autumn in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Ballard Designs’ Solana Beach location, the brand’s first California retail footprint, opened in September. (Ballard Designs photo)

Cedros gets new furniture store as Ballard Designs reaches California dream

News Release October 17, 2024
Omnichannel retailer and leading furniture design company Ballard Designs opened its first Southern California retail location in September in the vibrant Cedros Avenue Design District of Solana Beach.
Oceanside Fire Department. (OsideNews file photo)

Oceanside Fire Department receives $70K equipment grant

OsideNews October 17, 2024
Oceanside’s Fire Department got a $70,000 boost this month for the purchase of new emergency response equipment.
San Marcos Unified School District transportation Executive Director Mike Sawyer launches new clean-energy infrastructure during a “flip the switch” ceremony on Oct. 15. To Sawyer’s left is district Superintendent Andy Johnsen. Second from right is Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Erin Garcia. Nancy Rorabaugh, senior program development manager ENGIE North America, holds scissors for the project's ribbon cutting. (SMUSD photo)

San Marcos school district launches clean-energy infrastructure, electric buses

North Coast Current October 16, 2024
The San Marcos Unified School District is home to one of San Diego County’s largest fleets of electric school buses after the launch Tuesday, Oct. 15, of new infrastructure supporting its green transportation goals.
Healthcare. (NCI via Unsplash)

Carlsbad foundation seeks potential projects focusing on children’s and family health

News Release October 16, 2024
The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, a regional affiliate of San Diego Foundation, invites local organizations to submit a letter of intent for projects that that address the health and well-being of children and families.
Encinitas Fire Station 1, located downtown on Second Street, was built in 1957. (Encinitas city photo)

Safety concerns prompt Encinitas to move crews out of fire station

North Coast Current October 14, 2024
Concerns over structural safety have led the city of Encinitas to move downtown Fire Station 1 crews to another location.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside police investigating deadly attacks against homeless

OsideNews October 9, 2024
Oceanside authorities are looking into recent attacks against homeless people in the city, including two deaths, after three incidents over the past month, the Police Department announced Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Denice Riddle (right) stars as disgruntled school board president Lois Green in the short film “Red Blooded,” which has been nominated for five 2024 San Diego Film Awards. Encinitas actor Mark Allyn (left) plays school board member Michael Lancet. (Mercury Cinema photo)

Encinitas filmmaker’s ‘Red Blooded’ to screen during San Diego Film Week

North Coast Current October 4, 2024
“Red Blooded,” a provocative, award-winning short film about school board intrigue, bullying and self-reflection — ripped right from the climate of recent political and social conflicts — will screen during San Diego Film Week on Nov. 9 after winning three trophies at the 2024 San Diego Film Awards.
KFMB-TV CBS 8 reporter Jeff Zevely grew up in Leucadia and is a San Dieguito High School alumnus. (CBS 8 photo)

CBS 8’s Jeff Zevely to emcee Encinitas Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary Celebration

News Release October 4, 2024
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce hosts its 60th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Dinner on Oct. 24 at ICA North, hosted by CBS 8 personality and Encinitas native Jeff Zevely, to honor local businesses and nonprofits that embody the spirit of the community.
Cyclists use the Phase 2 stretch of the Inland Rail Trail through Vista not long after its completion in February 2021. (SANDAG photo)

City seeks input on proposed Oceanside stretch of rail trail

OsideNews October 3, 2024
Oceanside seeks public input for its contribution to the final stretch of a 21-mile trail linking the city east to Escondido along North San Diego County’s Sprinter rail line.
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Work on Terramar water lines in Carlsbad to take about a year

North Coast Current October 3, 2024
Residents and visitors driving through coastal Carlsbad can expect some traffic delays in the area of Carlsbad Boulevard near Cannon Road for about a year as the city works to replace aging water and sewer lines.
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