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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

The San Marcos city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

San Marcos City Council OKs e-bike restrictions

Roman S. Koenig October 29, 2025
Young e-bike riders will be under a kind of community watch in San Marcos after the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Oct. 28, to put a pilot safety program in place built on state legislation unique to San Diego County.
New water intake and discharge facilities in and adjacent to Agua Hedionda Lagoon are now complete at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant in Carlsbad. (San Diego County Water Authority photo)

$286M upgrade done for Carlsbad water plant

North Coast Current October 28, 2025
The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant has completed a $286 million upgrade to its seawater intake and discharge system, a state-mandated project designed to protect marine life while maintaining the facility’s water production capacity, the San Diego County Water Authority announced Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Pumpkins. (Photo by Freddie Collins, Unsplash)

Halloween is no time to waste pumpkins, San Diego nonprofit says

News Release October 27, 2025
Your jack-o’-lantern can help grow next season’s crops instead of contributing to landfill waste. I Love A Clean San Diego and San Diego County are encouraging residents to give their jack-o’-lanterns a sustainable afterlife by placing them in the green organic waste bin.
The San Marcos city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

San Marcos leaders mull tougher e-bike rules for kids

North Coast Current October 27, 2025
San Marcos could become the first city along the state Route 78 corridor to ban children under 12 from riding electric bicycles, part of a broader effort to improve safety and reduce collisions involving young riders.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Swimmer rescued after search near Oceanside Pier

OsideNews October 26, 2025
A swimmer was pulled from the water in critical condition Friday, Oct. 24, after a large-scale ocean rescue near the Oceanside Pier, authorities reported.
Oceanside city officials review the Tyson Street Beach site slated for sand replenishment beginning Oct. 27. (Oceanside city photo)

Sand set for Oceanside’s Tyson Street Beach

News Release October 26, 2025
Oceanside will begin its first official opportunistic sand placement project, guided by the city’s Sand Compatibility Opportunistic Use Program permits.
Rep. Scott Peters (D-50th District), second from left, attends Interfaith Community Services’ annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 23 in Escondido. (Interfaith Community Services photo)

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.
Drinking water. (Photo by Yucel Tellici, Freeimages)

Vallecitos Water District board approves rate increase

North Coast Current October 24, 2025
Vallecitos Water District customers will see higher water bills starting Jan. 1 following an Oct. 15 Board of Directors vote to approve a rate increase.
California uses EBT system cards for delivery and redemption of issued assistance benefits such as CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other food and cash aid. (San Diego County courtesy photo)

San Diego County SNAP recipients could face delays in shutdown

North Coast Current October 22, 2025
The CalFresh food-assistance program in San Diego County could face delays in November if the current federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 23.
Carlsbad, California. (Art Wager, iStock Getty Images)

CARLSBAD: McClellan-Palomar Airport drill early Oct. 23

North Coast Current October 22, 2025
People in Carlsbad may see emergency crews and flashing lights around McClellan-Palomar Airport on early Thursday, Oct. 23, but there’s no need to worry — it’s just a drill.
Oceanside Police Department. (OPD social media photo)

Authorities close two business in prostitution investigation

OsideNews October 22, 2025
A yearlong investigation has resulted in the closure of two massage businesses after reports of alleged human trafficking, the Oceanside Police Department announced Monday, Oct. 20.
A screen capture from social media video, which was also shared during open comments at a recent Encinitas City Council meeting, shows a man being detained by an agent at an apartment complex near Quail Gardens Drive on Oct. 15 in Encinitas. (Social media image)

Encinitas and Oceanside contend with increasing ICE enforcement

Teal Davis October 21, 2025
Following recent federal immigration enforcement activity, Encinitas and Oceanside have supported several approaches to address increasing actions in their communities.
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