Sprouts adds Klatch Coffee cafes to Carlsbad, La Costa, Escondido stores

News Release • June 29, 2026

Sprouts Farmers Market announced June 23 the expansion of its partnership with Los Angeles-based Klatch Coffee, bringing 11 in-store cafes to select Sprouts locations across Southern California and San Diego County.

TrueCare, Palomar Family Counseling announce merger

North Coast Current • June 18, 2026

TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling Service plan to merge operations Sept. 1 in a move the nonprofit organizations say will preserve behavioral health services while expanding access to whole-person care in North San Diego County.

Gateway sign in the works for Oceanside

OsideNews • May 28, 2026

A new gateway monument could greet drivers entering downtown Oceanside within a couple of years as preliminary work is set to begin under a proposal approved by the City Council in April.

MiraCosta, Palomar, CSU San Marcos celebrate over 9,000 graduates

North Coast Current and OsideNews • May 26, 2026

Three North County institutions celebrated commencement ceremonies in May, sending a combined total of more than 9,000 graduates into the world with degrees, certificates and stories of persistence that reflect the region’s increasingly diverse pipeline of higher education.

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.

San Marcos gun safety event sees return of over 250 firearms

North Coast Current • April 24, 2026

More than 250 firearms were turned in during a gun safety event held Saturday, April 18, at the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station, authorities reported.

Escondido Creek Conservancy sets anniversary fundraiser, events

North Coast Current • March 17, 2026

A series of anniversary hikes set to begin later this month will mark the 35th year of conservation work by the Escondido Creek Conservancy, as the organization also launches a $1 million matching fundraising campaign to expand its efforts across North San Diego County.

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.

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.

Vista Community Clinic receives $3.5M grant for Dad’s Club program

OsideNews • December 30, 2025

Vista Community Clinic has received a $3.5 million federal grant that will significantly expand its Dad’s Club program, an initiative focused on supporting fathers and strengthening family stability across North San Diego County, the organization announced in November.

Palomar College board names VP Tina Recalde as interim president

North Coast Current • December 22, 2025

Palomar College has named an interim leader to guide the district as it prepares for a change at the top following the departure of its president.