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Marines load toys onto a truck in front of Geppetto’s in Carlsbad on Nov. 7, 2024, as part of an annnual anonymous $100,000 Toys for Tots donation. (NCC file courtesy photo)

Anonymous donor giving $100K worth of toys to holiday drive

North Coast Current November 2, 2025
An anonymous donor is spreading holiday cheer in Carlsbad once again, gifting more than $100,000 worth of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign through Geppetto’s at The Forum Carlsbad.
The cashier counter at Tecovas in Carlsbad, which opened Oct. 31, features a hide mural. (Courtesy photo)

Tecovas among new tenants at The Forum Carlsbad

North Coast Current November 2, 2025
Western-wear retailer Tecovas opened its first North San Diego County store on Friday, Oct. 31, one of two long-established American clothing brands now on the tenant list of The Forum Carlsbad.
The San Marcos city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

San Marcos City Council OKs e-bike restrictions

Roman S. Koenig October 29, 2025
Young e-bike riders will be under a kind of community watch in San Marcos after the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Oct. 28, to put a pilot safety program in place built on state legislation unique to San Diego County.
New water intake and discharge facilities in and adjacent to Agua Hedionda Lagoon are now complete at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant in Carlsbad. (San Diego County Water Authority photo)

$286M upgrade done for Carlsbad water plant

North Coast Current October 28, 2025
The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant has completed a $286 million upgrade to its seawater intake and discharge system, a state-mandated project designed to protect marine life while maintaining the facility’s water production capacity, the San Diego County Water Authority announced Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Pedestrians walk along Tamarack Surf Beach in Carlsbad. (OsideNews file photo courtesy: City of Carlsbad)

Work on Carlsbad beach stairs expected through spring

North Coast Current October 28, 2025
Construction is set to begin along a stretch of Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue, where the city plans to replace deteriorating beach stairways and widen the adjacent upper sidewalk.
Rep. Scott Peters (D-50th District), second from left, attends Interfaith Community Services’ annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 23 in Escondido. (Interfaith Community Services photo)

Interfaith Community Services launches fund to offset federal cuts

News Release October 25, 2025
At its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Interfaith Community Services, North San Diego County’s largest social services agency, launched its People for People Fund, a new community fund designed to urgently and directly provide support to individuals and families most affected by recent federal funding cuts and policy changes.
Carlsbad, California. (Art Wager, iStock Getty Images)

CARLSBAD: McClellan-Palomar Airport drill early Oct. 23

North Coast Current October 22, 2025
People in Carlsbad may see emergency crews and flashing lights around McClellan-Palomar Airport on early Thursday, Oct. 23, but there’s no need to worry — it’s just a drill.
Carlsbad Police Department vehicle. (OsideNews file photo)

Driver arrested after pedestrian dies in Carlsbad collision

North Coast Current October 19, 2025
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Friday, Oct. 17, at Tamarack Avenue and Skyline Road in Carlsbad, authorities reported.
Protesters gather along Carlsbad Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of a nationwide “No Kings” day of protests across the U.S. (Photo by Scott Chatfield, Obvious Moose Communications)

North San Diego County ‘No Kings’ protests peaceful, authorities report

North Coast Current and OsideNews October 18, 2025
North San Diego County saw its share of “No Kings” protests Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of a nationwide day of events criticizing the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported that local activities were peaceful.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Grant funds for Oceanside police on City Council docket

OsideNews October 13, 2025
Oceanside City Council members are set to consider funds from a federal border security grant at their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15. The program allocates money to local municipalities in an effort to monitor points of entry into the United States.
Condominium construction. (Photo by Elena Alex, iStock Getty Images)

Citizen Koenig: California on its own authoritarian path with housing law

Roman S. Koenig October 11, 2025
We have “not in my back yard.” Then there’s “yes in my back yard.” Yet in the context of a new California state housing bill, there is nothing solid to address “how in my back yard.”
An art piece titled “The Ring,” designed by artist Gordon Huether Studio of Napa, and will be located on the upper plateau of Carlsbad’s Veterans Memorial Park overlooking the ocean, lagoon and golf course. (Artist’s rendering)

Carlsbad council OKs veterans park art design

News Release October 10, 2025
The Carlsbad City Council approved the final public art design concept for Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The piece, known as “The Ring,” was designed by Napa-based artist Gordon Huether Studio.
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