Conservation through the eyes of a resource ecologist

Adam Kaye, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy • January 7, 2025

What does conservation look like for Jonathan Appelbaum? With a glance, the resource ecologist takes in conservation at the Arroyo Preserve in Rancho Santa Fe, where crews are removing invasive trees as part of a 12.5-acre restoration project.

Scott Maloni joins Olivenhain Municipal Water District board

News Release • December 11, 2024

Scott Maloni was sworn in Dec. 5 as the newest member of Olivenhain Municipal Water District's Board of Directors.

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.

Officials say acrid north coastal air is not from Escondido battery blaze

North Coast Current • September 7, 2024

Odd-smelling air and concerns over the impacts of a lithium ion battery storage fire in Escondido fueled speculation around North San Diego County, especially coastal communities, about causes and responsibility Friday, Sept. 6.

Seeing a smoky haze? It’s most likely from a wildfire south of the border

North Coast Current • September 6, 2024

If you’re noticing an orange hue to the sun today into the weekend and smoke blended with the monsoon clouds, and perhaps a hint of a burned pine-like scent, the source is a wildfire just south of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to CalFire.

Citracado Parkway extension open in Escondido

North Coast Current • September 5, 2024

After two years of road closures and construction, the Citracado Parkway extension through the east end of Harmony Grove in Escondido was completed at the end of August.

Palomar Health group data breach stopped; investigation ongoing

North Coast Current • August 20, 2024

Palomar Health Medical Group continues to investigate whether any personal or medical data was compromised after a cyber attack in early May.

Water districts announce suit against San Diego over state of Lake Hodges dam

North Coast Current • August 2, 2024

Two North San Diego County water districts are filing suit against the city of San Diego over the state of the Lake Hodges dam, which the districts allege resulted in the loss of a local water supply.

Deal between UC San Diego Health and Tri-City Medical Center falls apart

OsideNews • July 29, 2024

Tri-City Medical Center and UC San Diego Health appear to have parted ways over a partnership that had been in the works for several months, according to a UC San Diego Health news release published Friday, July 26.

San Dieguito, Oceanside Boys & Girls Clubs announce merger

North Coast Current and OsideNews • July 9, 2024

Two North San Diego County Boys & Girls Clubs are combining their resources in a merger announced Tuesday, July 9. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will join to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County.

Bradley Bike Park now open in San Marcos

North Coast Current • June 28, 2024

Biking enthusiasts have a new spot to challenge their skills in North San Diego County with the recent opening of Bradley Bike Park in San Marcos.

San Diego Foundation grants go to Encinitas, Oceanside, Escondido groups

North Coast Current • May 30, 2024

Community service groups from Encinitas, Oceanside and Escondido are among 20 local nonprofits that received grants promoting equitable access outdoors from the San Diego Foundation, the organization recently announced.