San Marcos City Council OKs balanced budget

North Coast Current • June 20, 2026

The San Marcos City Council adopted a balanced 2026-27 budget June 9, approving a $103.9 million general fund spending plan that increases investment in public safety, infrastructure and community facilities.

Carlsbad desalination plant backdrop for regional water accord

North Coast Current • June 6, 2026

Water leaders from California, Nevada and Arizona gathered at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant on Wednesday, June 3, to sign an agreement aimed at exploring interstate water exchanges as a way to strengthen long-term water reliability across the Southwest.

Canvas system outage throws chaos into north San Diego colleges’ finals

North Coast Current • May 8, 2026

MiraCosta College, Palomar College and California State University San Marcos were among San Diego County campuses responding to a widespread cybersecurity incident Thursday, May 7, tied to the Canvas learning management system, throwing a wrench into final exam and late semester schedules.

County officials announce lawsuit over Otay Mesa facility access

North Coast Current • March 10, 2026

San Diego County filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday after immigration authorities blocked a public health inspection of the Otay Mesa Detention Center, county officials announced March 10.

San Diego County gets $1.67M for veteran housing efforts

North Coast Current • February 16, 2026

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear presented a $1.67 million state funding check to San Diego County on Thursday, Feb. 12, to support affordable housing for veterans, according to an announcement from her office.

E-bike fines now in effect for riders under 12 in San Marcos

News Release • February 10, 2026

E-bike riders under age 12 and their parents can be fined under a new San Marcos law, starting Feb. 1. The law was approved by the City Council last October, with a three-month educational period preceding full enforcement.

Carlsbad City Council member new Water Authority secretary

News Release • February 3, 2026

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on Thursday, Jan. 22, unanimously elected Carlsbad City Councilmember Teresa Acosta as the board’s new secretary.

Skateboarder’s jump over Encinitas City Hall slope catches attention

North Coast Current • January 30, 2026

A viral video showing a skateboarder leaping off the Encinitas City Hall parking lot to an intersection below caught the attention of officials, according to a statement from the city.

Escondido mayor seeks residents’ feedback about e-bike policies

North Coast Current • January 26, 2026

Escondido Mayor Dane White has put a call out to residents for ideas on how to best regulate e-bike ridership in the city.

San Marcos launches effort to gauge city’s quality of life

North Coast Current • January 13, 2026

San Marcos is taking a closer look at how daily life in the city shapes long-term health, from the way neighborhoods are designed to how residents connect with one another, through a new initiative announced Tuesday, Jan. 13.

House reps react to Venezuela action; protest in Oceanside

North Coast Current and OsideNews • January 5, 2026

Members of Congress representing North San Diego County reacted Jan. 3 after American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a military operation in Venezuela. About 50 protesters gathered in downtown Oceanside on Jan. 4.

North Coast sees heavy New Year’s rain; San Diego breaks record

North Coast Current and OsideNews • January 1, 2026

North San Diego County recorded notable rainfall over the New Year’s holiday as a series of storm systems continued to move across Southern California.