Ellen Neufeldt begins tenure as Cal State San Marcos’ fourth president
North Coast Current
July 7, 2019
California State University San Marcos’ new president officially took office July 1. She replaces Karen Haynes, who retired in June.
BREAKING NEWS: Preliminary 7.1-magnitude quake near Ridgecrest; felt in Encinitas and North County
North Coast Current
July 5, 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey website has reported an earthquake near Ridgecrest, California, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale, at about 8:20 p.m. Friday, July 5. Residents of Encinitas and elsewhere in North San Diego County have reported feeling the quake.
SANDAG, local leaders weigh options for regional transportation plan
Joel Vaughn
July 2, 2019
SANDAG and San Diego County are putting the pieces together for a public transit system that’s a practical, alluring alternative to the congested highway, but it may be many years in the making.
Local college executives see more room for women in higher-ed leadership
Lauren J. Mapp
June 28, 2019
California State University San Marcos President Karen Haynes retired in June after five decades of working in higher education. Among her accomplishments over the years, she cites being able to lead two universities as a president. Haynes said this is a rarity in both the number of years served and for a woman to work in two presidential roles in academia.
San Marcos seeks donations for annual Fourth of July fireworks
North Coast Current
June 20, 2019
The city of San Marcos has launched a fundraising drive for its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza.
Palliative care institute at CSU San Marcos adds Shiley to its name
North Coast Current
June 13, 2019
A key California State University institute based at Cal State San Marcos has added prominent San Diego philanthropist Darlene Marcos Shiley to its name after a significant donation. The renamed Shiley CSU Institute for Palliative Care became official this month in recognition of Shiley’s $2.6 million gift.
Gaspar seeks 2nd county board term; 2 Encinitas hopefuls in race
North Coast Current
May 3, 2019
San Diego County 3rd District Supervisor Kristin Gaspar announced May 3 that she will seek a second term on the board.
Used books still in style at Cassidy’s
Dan Weisman, The Escondido Grapevine
April 30, 2019
Cassidy’s Books, a longtime used book seller in San Marcos, has ridden the tide of reader interest and industry trends to maintain its corner of the market in the community.
Local health, educational leaders express outrage, heartbreak over Chabad of Poway attack
North Coast Current
April 29, 2019
Lori Gilbert Kaye, a victim who died in Saturday’s Poway synagogue shooting, was the wife of a Scripps Coastal doctor. The suspect was a CSU San Marcos student.
William Russell Harris: Journalist was North County Times managing editor
Tarcy Connors
February 22, 2019
William Russell Harris, who guided the Blade-Citizen and North County Times newsrooms to scores of awards and mentored dozens of newspaper people, died Feb. 21 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Escondido Councilwoman Olga Diaz announces run for supervisor
North Coast Current
February 20, 2019
Longtime Escondido City Councilwoman Olga Diaz officially launched her campaign Feb. 20 for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors seat representing the 3rd District. Encinitas resident Terra Lawson-Remer is also an announced candidate for the district.
Local community colleges weigh challenges of new state funding model
Joel Vaughn
February 14, 2019
The purpose of community college lies in its funding, and that model is undergoing some key changes.
Antonio Pequeño IV
July 9, 2019
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