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The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

Education Matters: County hearing on San Dieguito maps was first of three

Marsha Sutton April 13, 2022
Choosing a San Dieguito Union High School District election map that violates reasonable expectations for fairness was the wrong tactic to attempt to diffuse union control. As any parent knows, you pick your battles carefully.
Ukrainian flags are shown during an anti-invasion protest near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 26. (Photo by Yohan Marion via Unsplash)

EarthTalk: Environmental impacts of Russia’s war on Ukraine already evident

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss April 13, 2022
Russia’s war on Ukraine is one of the worst humanitarian crises facing Europe since World War II. As Russian military forces continue their violent, murderous invasion, environmental organizations worldwide are raising additional concerns of the war’s far-reaching devastation to the environment.
The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

Education Matters: Three maps proposed for San Dieguito; district challenges county involvement

Marsha Sutton April 12, 2022
A just-released letter from San Dieguito Union High School District Superintendent Cheryl James-Ward challenges the San Diego County Office of Education’s authority to take over the district’s election map process.
Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes and Quotes: Short visits to small places

Tom Morrow April 10, 2022
During my many years of “Following the Sun,” there were interesting and historic encounters scattered around the globe. Many of these experiences were not big stories in themselves but memorable snippets out of my charmed life.
San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas is pictured in an aerial view on April 10, 2021. (Photo by Thomas De Wever, iStock Getty Images)

Education Matters: County takes over San Dieguito school district map issue

Marsha Sutton April 4, 2022
The San Diego County Board of Education voted at a special meeting Monday, April 4, to take control over the controversial redistricting map issue that has plagued the San Dieguito Union High School District in recent weeks.
“Washington Goes To War,” By David Brinkley.

Notes & Quotes: When Washington went to war; reviewing our past in light of today

Tom Morrow April 1, 2022
As the winds of war once again begin to blow, it is interesting to take a look back at how our nation became the world’s leading armed force. There are numerous historical resources to call upon, but one book I first read some 35 years ago chronicles just how unprepared this nation was for our defense, let alone launch any sort of offensive movement.
The North Coast Current of Encinitas and OsideNews of Oceanside combined operations on Feb. 22. (North Coast Current graphic)

Point of View: History guides union of North Coast Current and OsideNews

Roman S. Koenig March 26, 2022
The North Coast Current and OsideNews will continue a mission that was started 10 years ago. As the publisher, the lessons of history will be my guide.
Home-canned strawberries can be enjoyed as pie filling, preserving spring-season flavor. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Fresh-canned strawberry filling is easy as pie

Laura Woolfrey Macklem March 25, 2022
The start of Carlsbad’s strawberry season yields the biggest, sweetest strawberries I’ve ever had. I remember my then 4-year-old scooting up to the strawberry stand and asking “one basket please” and being gifted a giant, ruby red strawberry as an extra treat. Between our berry acquisition and the Flower Fields, that day was a little slice of heaven.
Sunset. (Photo by Matt Phillips via Unsplash)

Notes & Quotes: The Smiths of the Okefenokee Swamp

Tom Morrow March 24, 2022
We’ve often thought of Reuben and Rachel. There were a lot of events and places we saw during our 13 years of marriage, but near the top of the list has to be our wonder 12 hours we spent with Reuben and Rachel Smith of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Waste from disposable personal protective equipment is piling up. (Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels for EarthTalk)

EarthTalk: Pandemic-era masks pose problems, but there are solutions

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss March 24, 2022
With personal protective equipment becoming part of our daily routine, we have alternative solutions to sustain both our health and the environment.
Sunset at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. (OsideNews file photo)

Notes & Quotes: The sun shines brightest on the Pacific

Tom Morrow March 17, 2022
Right now, there are thousands of our military folks “Following Their Sun” like Oceanside’s Bob Neal and I did before them.
Furniture. (Photo by Jonathan Borba, Unsplash)

EarthTalk: There are sustainable ways to furnish your home

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss March 17, 2022
Like any sustainable lifestyle choice, furnishing a home or apartment is about more than choosing a comfortable couch or chic end table. It’s about how the item was made, what it’s made with, and where it’s ultimately going to end up.
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