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.

Interfaith Community Services launches fund to offset federal cuts

News Release • October 25, 2025

At its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23, Interfaith Community Services, North San Diego County’s largest social services agency, launched its People for People Fund, a new community fund designed to urgently and directly provide support to individuals and families most affected by recent federal funding cuts and policy changes.

Levin keeps shutdown focus on health care at Encinitas presentation

North Coast Current and OsideNews • October 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Levin held a news conference in Encinitas on Friday, Oct. 3, to explain some of the ramifications of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1.

Palomar College starts fall semester with enrollment increase

News Release • September 3, 2025

More than 19,580 students are enrolled for the fall semester at Palomar College, 25% of whom are new to Palomar and attending college for the first time.

5.2-magnitude earthquake hits inland North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews • April 14, 2025

Residents of San Diego County were jolted by a 5.2 earthquake Monday, April 14, at 10:08 a.m.

San Diego County Credit Union, Cal Coast announce merger plans

North Coast Current and OsideNews • April 11, 2025

San Diego County Credit Union and California Coast Credit Union plan to merge, the financial institutions announced April 11.

Local community colleges hold special election season events

News Release • September 17, 2024

With the election year in full swing, community colleges across San Diego and Imperial counties, including MiraCosta and Palomar colleges, are rolling out a variety of civic engagement activities to encourage students to exercise their voting rights.

San Diego County supervisor debate Sept. 16 in Carlsbad

North Coast Current • September 12, 2024

Three coastal North San Diego County chambers of commerce have partnered for a county District 3 supervisor debate between incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer and former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Monday, Sept. 16.

San Dieguito River Park seeks Coast to Crest participants

News Release • July 1, 2024

For the eighth straight year, hikers can sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by completing the Coast to Crest Trail Challenge now through June 2025.

3.5 quake rattles North San Diego County on Easter Sunday

North Coast Current • March 31, 2024

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake near Lake Henshaw, northeast of Escondido, rattled North County at 4:12 p.m. Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

North County: Send summer camp notices to the Current and OsideNews

North Coast Current and OsideNews • March 16, 2024

The North Coast Current and OsideNews seek news releases and notices about upcoming educational and recreational programs for the summer.