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Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Deluge brings more rain, flooding, closures to North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews February 7, 2024
The latest major storm to sweep through the region met or exceeded predictions as North San Diego County residents faced significant rainfall and flooding this week.
In interviews with the North Coast Current and OsideNews, chamber of commerce officials representing Oceanside, Carlsbad and Encinitas expressed a common goal of encouraging residents to support locally owned businesses. (Photo by Tim Mossholder via Unsplash)

Chamber outlook: Buy local in 2024 to help keep region’s community economies strong

Owen Pratt February 6, 2024
To understand the relationship between residents, businesses and their local economies, the North Coast Current and OsideNews reached out to the chambers of commerce for Oceanside, Encinitas and Carlsbad for a look at what matters in 2024.
The documentary “Six Triple Eight,” which tells the story of 855 Black women who were sent in 1945 to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations, is being screened by the Vista-based nonprofit Foundation for Women Warriors on Feb. 21 in celebration of Black History Month. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate Black history, support local markets during February

North Coast Current February 5, 2024
With a month as damp as February, it might be easy to forget that our region’s farmers markets are active at this time of year. This month’s Spotlight includes a rundown of our community farmers markets, which are open with winter hours. February marks Black History Month as well, and institutions offer a variety of programs highlighting the contributions of local and national figures to our communities, nation, and world.
This graphic shows San Diego County excessive rainfall risks from the National Weather Service. (NWS graphic)

Batten down for major rain event through Tuesday, forecasters say

North Coast Current February 4, 2024
North San Diego County residents should prepare for torrential rain Sunday through Tuesday as a large storm fed by an atmospheric river moves through Southern California, forecasters warned.
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

February to get a rainy, windy start for North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews January 31, 2024
North San Diego County can expect to start February off with another round of rain following last week’s severe storm, according to the National Weather Service.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Officials seek driver in accident that hurt 2 children in San Marcos

North Coast Current January 31, 2024
Two children suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run accident Monday, Jan. 29, in San Marcos, authorities reported.
Buona Forchetta San Marcos’ new lunch special menu features a choice of one starter, such as fattore, piemonte or the soup of the day, and one main course selected from a diverse range of proteins, pastas and pizzas, including gluten-free options. (Buona Forchetta photo)

Buona Forchetta San Marcos unveils Happy Hour and lunch menus

News Release January 28, 2024
Buona Forchetta San Marcos at North City, an Italian eatery known for its award-winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and upscale Northern Italian entrees, has unveiled new Happy Hour and lunch menus exclusively at its San Marcos location.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Sheriff’s Dept. investigating deadly San Marcos car crash

North Coast Current January 28, 2024
A man was killed in San Marcos on Jan. 23 when his car collided with another near the intersection of West San Marcos Boulevard and Discovery Street, authorities reported.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are pictured in March 2022. (Photo by Samantha Fortney via Unsplash)

Pop Up Picnic Co. returns to the Carlsbad Flower Fields in March

News Release January 27, 2024
Pop Up Picnic Co. announces the return of PICNICS + FLOWERS, a unique and semi-private picnic experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. The event will take place every Saturday and Sunday from March 23 to May 12 with seatings available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, tours bluff-side train tracks in San Clemente on Jan. 25, where landslide that blocked tracks in the area a day before. (Levin Office social media photo)

Rep. Mike Levin announces federal funds to shore up coastal rail lines

North Coast Current and OsideNews January 26, 2024
In the wake of another landslide affecting rail travel between Oceanside and Orange County, Rep. Mike Levin, D-49th District, announced the securing of millions of dollars in federal funds to address ongoing challenges to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor, known as LOSSAN.
Casa de Bandini is located in Carlsbad. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Menu for Two at Casa De Bandini and Casa Guadalajara

News Release January 26, 2024
For someone that’s the guacamole to your chips, enjoy a special meal-for-two Valentine’s Day together at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini and Casa Guadalajara. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the restaurants present a menu crafted for two.
A Metrolink train moves along coastal tracks in Orange County. (Courtesy photo)

San Clemente landslide disrupts Amtrak, Metrolink routes

OsideNews January 25, 2024
Train service north from Oceanside has been halted as of Wednesday, Jan. 24, after debris fell on tracks in San Clemente, Metrolink and Amtrak announced.
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