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The Paseo Santa Fe project in Vista, pictured in November 2021, includes a sign for the city. (Vista city photo)

Interim chief named for Vista Fire Department

February 1, 2023
El Corazon is a 465-acre parcel owned by the city that was once used as a sand pit. It’s bounded by Rancho Del Oro Drive to the east, Oceanside Boulevard to the south, El Camino Real to the west and Mesa Drive to the north. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside seeks residents’ input on El Corazon park plan

January 31, 2023
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Sheriff’s Department investigating attack on man in Vista

January 2, 2023
A stainless steel catalytic converter with an oxygen sensor or O2 sensor is shown installed on an exhaust system under a vehicle. Catalytic converters have become a target for theft in the past few years. (Photo by Tony Savino, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside police arrest 6 suspects in attempted catalytic converter theft

January 1, 2023
A stainless steel catalytic converter with an oxygen sensor or O2 sensor is shown installed on an exhaust system under a vehicle. Catalytic converters have become a target for theft in the past few years. (Photo by Tony Savino, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside police arrest 3 suspects in attempted catalytic converter theft

December 31, 2022
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

Oceanside student-athletes shop with city police officers

November 26, 2022
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

Assistance League North Coast, Barnes and Noble book drive underway

November 22, 2022
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

Brother Benno’s of Oceanside seeks gift card donations for kids in need

November 20, 2022
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Joyce ahead of incumbent Jensen for District 1 Oceanside City Council seat

November 9, 2022
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Franklin ahead of Vargas in first open race for Vista mayor in 12 years

November 9, 2022
KOCT provides candidate interviews for this year’s elections. (KOCT image)

Oceanside election coverage available on KOCT television

November 2, 2022
Computer code. (Photo by Markus Spiske, Unsplash)

Oceanside study underscores Digital Equity Plan for online access

October 22, 2022
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside officials seek residents’ General Plan input

October 19, 2022
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Sprinter commuter train strikes, injures man in Vista

October 8, 2022
A Metrolink train moves along tracks over Oceanside Harbor. (OsideNews photo)

Metrolink, Amtrak service suspended north from Oceanside

September 30, 2022
Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez speaks about a $3.3 million homeless shelter grant at a news conference Sept. 21 at the facility site. Shes joined by (left to right) Salvador Roman, management analyst/homeless services; Leilani Hines, Housing and Neighborhood Services director; county staff; City Manager Jonathan Borrego; Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim; Councilman Peter Weiss; Councilwoman Kori Jensen; county Supervisors Jim Desmond and Nathan Fletcher; and San Diego Rescue Mission President and CEO Donnie Dee. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside receives $3.3M county grant for homeless center

September 26, 2022
The Paseo Santa Fe project in Vista, pictured in November 2021, includes a sign for the city. (Vista city photo)

Vista gets $65,000 from county toward safe parking for homeless

September 26, 2022
San Clemente native and Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro champion Sawyer Lindblad signs autographs for young fans Saturday, Sept. 17, during the weekend competition and community event at Oceanside Pier. (Super Girl Surf Pro photo by Andrew Nichols)

San Clemente teen youngest champion at Super Girl Surf Pro Oceanside

September 21, 2022
The new OsideNews front page. (OsideNews photo)

A note to our readers

September 15, 2022
The new OsideNews front page. (OsideNews photo)

A note to our readers

September 15, 2022
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Authorities, school district investigating alleged assaults at Vista High campus

September 15, 2022
“I’m trying to make old music cool again,” Oceanside alt-country singer-songwriter Kimmi Bitter says of her music. (Publicity photo)

From Oceanside to the open road: Kimmi Bitter’s musical journey

September 11, 2022
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Carlsbad, San Marcos high school grads among Allgire scholarship recipients

September 10, 2022

OCEANSIDE: Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro returns Sept. 16

September 10, 2022
This mixed-used property at 631 Third Street in downtown Encinitas was recently sold for $3.9 million. (Cushman & Wakefield photo by Ian Meyers)

Downtown Encinitas mixed-use site sells for $3.9 million

September 10, 2022
Rain (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Tropical Storm Kay bringing winds, rain to north San Diego County communities

September 9, 2022
Frontwave Credit Union makes donation to Scholastic Surf Series

Frontwave Credit Union makes donation to Scholastic Surf Series

September 7, 2022
Scholastic Surf Series.

Frontwave Credit Union makes donation to Scholastic Surf Series

September 7, 2022
The new Pure Water Oceanside facility is pictured Tuesday, March 22. (Photo by Jeremy Kemp for the city of Oceanside)

Pure Water Oceanside project on track for $9.9M federal grant

September 6, 2022
The new Pure Water Oceanside facility is pictured Tuesday, March 22. (Photo by Jeremy Kemp for the city of Oceanside)

Pure Water Oceanside project on track for $9.9M federal grant

September 6, 2022
Left to right: Oceanside Theatre Co. representatives Alex Goodman, Leann Garms, John McCoy and Ed Parish accept a $5,000 grant from the Oceanside Community Foundation on Aug. 30. (Courtesy photo)

Oceanside Community Foundation grants $92,000 at annual awards celebration

September 5, 2022
Old Cal Coffee Co. co-owner Erin Nenow, pictured in the San Marcos shop on Aug. 24, says she works to build a cool, comforting environment for customers. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Old Cal Coffee co-owner aims for new heights with Ascend roasters

August 31, 2022
Authorities from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department and coastal North County police departments examine weapons turned in during a Guns for Gift Cards event in Vista the weekend of Aug. 27. (Sheriff’s Department photo)

Guns for Gift Cards event in Vista nets more than 300 weapons

August 30, 2022
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Authorities detain 3 suspects in reported Encinitas home burglary

August 30, 2022
Oceanside native Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Lopezdiaz serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West)

Oceanside native serves aboard Navy warship

August 30, 2022
Authorities from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department and coastal North County police departments examine weapons turned in during a Guns for Gift Cards event in Vista the weekend of Aug. 27. (Sheriff’s Department photo)

Guns for Gift Cards event in Vista nets more than 300 weapons

August 30, 2022
California’s Office of Emergency Services is deploying a Type VI strike team of wildland-style fire engines to the state’s Military Department, pictured Aug. 16, to enhance California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid fleet. (Cal OES photo)

California Emergency Services, Military Department create firefighting strike team

August 24, 2022
Seaman Isaac Montoya, a 2017 Rancho Buena Vista High School graduate, joined the Navy one year ago. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sang Kim, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West)

Vista native serves aboard floating airport USS Carl Vinson

August 24, 2022
Navy Seaman Cameron Ewig, a Fallbrook native, serves aboard the USS Annapolis. (Navy photo)

Fallbrook native serves aboard USS Annapolis

August 24, 2022
Students walk near the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos. (CSUSM photo by Brandon Van Zanten)

CSU San Marcos auxiliary receives federal grant of more than $200K

August 23, 2022
United Way of San Diego County is hosting its annual Back to School Drive through Sept. 9 to gather new supplies for local students and families in need. (Scatena Daniels, Purpose Driven PR)

United Way of San Diego County holds Back to School Drive through Sept. 9

August 23, 2022
This summer, as you gaze at countertops full of produce, be creative with your harvest and find ways to enjoy squash all year long. (Photo by Laura Woolfrey Macklem)

Preserved Home: Squash is a summer staple full of potential

August 21, 2022
KOCT Annual Fundraiser Bash set for early October

KOCT Annual Fundraiser Bash set for early October

August 21, 2022
Working for Britain’s Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War is where author Ian Fleming got his ideas for creating 007, James Bond. (Photo by Kristaps Ungurs via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: The man who would be Bond

August 21, 2022
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Oceanside man arrested in connection with Vista indecent exposure case

August 21, 2022
KOCT logo.

KOCT Annual Fundraiser Bash set for early October

August 20, 2022
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Oceanside man arrested in connection with Vista indecent exposure case

August 20, 2022
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Oceanside resident named to Episcopal Community Services board

August 19, 2022
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Oceanside resident named to Episcopal Community Services board

August 19, 2022
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Construction underway on Encinitas recycled-water pipeline

August 18, 2022
A sign at La Costa Avenue and Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia directs drivers east to Interstate 5. (Photo by Doug Berry, iStock Getty Images)

LeucadiART Walk returns to Encinitas on Aug. 28

August 18, 2022
(Photo courtesy: MiraCosta College )

MiraCosta, CSU San Marcos receive San Diego Foundation grants

August 14, 2022
Phase II of Oceanside’s Beachfront Improvement Feasibility Study explores potential improvements to the Junior Seau Beach Community Center, Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater/ Bandshell, and the pier plaza and public spaces in between. (Oceanside city rendering)

Oceanside residents can review community improvement plan Aug. 17

August 14, 2022
The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

New principals named for San Dieguito Academy, Pacific Trails Middle School

August 14, 2022
The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

Education Matters: The deafening sound of crickets

August 14, 2022
Encinitas City Council members (left to right) Joe Mosca, Tony Kranz, Joy Lyndes, Mayor Catherine Blakespear, former council member and current Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-76th District) and Kellie Hinze celebrate the opening of the El Portal Undercrossing on Sunday, Aug. 14. (Encinitas city social media photo)

Encinitas marks completion of El Portal pedestrian rail undercrossing

August 14, 2022
Phase II of Oceanside’s Beachfront Improvement Feasibility Study explores potential improvements to the Junior Seau Beach Community Center, Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater/ Bandshell, and the pier plaza and public spaces in between. (Oceanside city rendering)

Oceanside residents can review community improvement plan Aug. 17

August 14, 2022
The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

Muir says she will not seek re-election to San Dieguito school board

August 12, 2022
Carlsbad children ring bells along with their counterparts in Futtsu, Japan, during a live Zoom teleconference Aug. 5. (Carlsbad city image)

Carlsbad, sister city in Japan commemorate 77 years of peace

August 12, 2022
President John F. Kennedy is pictured on a 1960s-era television set. (Photo by Lucrezia Carnelos via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: The ‘Golden Age’ depends upon your age

July 14, 2022
Wind energy. (Photo by Karsten Würth via Unsplash)

EarthTalk: Is climate change actually good for the economy?

July 14, 2022
This photo shows a honeybee with a Varroa mite on it. (USDA photo)

Honeybees, consumers face threat from mite-fighting pesticides

July 11, 2022
An Encinitas Residents for Responsible Development rendering shows the placement of the proposed Encinitas Boulevard Apartments in Olivenhain. (ERRD image)

Encinitas group continues watchdog role over planned apartment complex

July 11, 2022
Music. (Photo by Matt Botsford via Unsplash)

Summer Fun on the 101 promotes local music, helps fund scholarships

July 7, 2022

OCEANSIDE: Mission Marketplace Summer Fest starts July 21

July 7, 2022
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad to award $600K in grants for coastal zone mitigation projects

July 7, 2022

Extra Sprinter train service available during the July Fourth holiday

July 2, 2022
Cheryl James-Ward. (Courtesy photo)

San Dieguito school district trustees vote to fire superintendent

June 30, 2022
Visitors mingle at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar on June 23. The fair is fully open this year after closures and scaled-back events during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Charlene Pulsonetti)

Labors of love shine in San Diego County Fair contests

June 29, 2022
Books. (Photo by Tom Hermans via Unsplash)

Two contests remain for annual Write On, Oceanside! event

June 29, 2022
North County communities celebrate July Fourth with a variety of events

North County communities celebrate July Fourth with a variety of events

June 28, 2022
Oceanside High School.

Oceanside High School girls’ volleyball title more than a century in the making

June 23, 2022
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside Police Department looks to hire 30 community service officers

June 23, 2022
Reza (left) and Shiva Mortazavi of San Marcos are the founders of Melograno Cocktails. (Courtesy photo)

San Marcos couple bring new take on canned cocktails

June 21, 2022
Solana Beach-based Urban Plates is a fast-casual eatery with locations in San Diego and elsewhere in California. (Courtesy photo)

North Coast-based Urban Plates launches new menu items

June 21, 2022

OCEANSIDE: ‘Animal Kingdom’ exclusive screening June 22

June 21, 2022
Runners. (Photo by Miguel A. Amutio via Unsplash)

Oceanside runner among U.S. Association of Blind Athletes ambassadors

June 21, 2022
U.S. Olympic sprinters (from left) Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe and Frank Wykoff do a light warm-up on the deck of the S.S. Manhattan before they sail for Germany to compete in the 1936 Olympics. (Public Domain image)

Historically Speaking: The 10th-of-a-second nightmare in Berlin

June 21, 2022
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Feeding San Diego has several Oceanside locations for youth food program

June 20, 2022
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad adopts balanced budget with city’s quality of life in mind

June 18, 2022
Downtown Solana Beach is pictured at sunset on April 3, 2020, looking west from Coast Highway 101. (Photo by Marcel Fuentes, iStock Getty Images)

Solana Beach partnership assesses community quality for older residents

June 18, 2022

ENCINITAS: Zero Waste Fair returns June 25

June 17, 2022

ENCINITAS: Olivenhain fire safety meetings in June and July

June 17, 2022
Miss Oceanside Rebeca Casanova (left) and Miss Teen Oceanside Senna Zimmerman (right) were crowned June 4 at the Star Theater. (Courtesy photo)

Miss Oceanside pageant winners announced

June 16, 2022
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside asks residents to increase water conservation efforts

June 14, 2022
Beacon’s Beach access in the Encinitas community of Leucadia is shown in a 2017 photo. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas, Scripps Institution continue to monitor Beacon’s bluff slide

June 14, 2022
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Two killed in separate incidents on train tracks in Encinitas and Vista

June 14, 2022
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Jewelry, cash taken in armed robbery of four people in Encinitas

June 14, 2022
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside residents evacuated during brush fire June 12

June 13, 2022
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside residents evacuated during brush fire June 12

June 13, 2022
Representatives from groups including Warrior Village Project and Wounded Warrior Homes stand in front of an accessory dwelling unit at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 23, 2021. (Warrior Village Project photo)

North County groups, schools partner to help homeless veterans

June 10, 2022
Books. (Photo by Tom Hermans via Unsplash)

Deadlines approaching for annual Write On, Oceanside! in August

June 9, 2022

OCEANSIDE: Creative Community Convergence set for June 11

June 9, 2022
The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

Education Matters: Chaos at San Dieguito school district

June 8, 2022
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside police seek suspect in woman’s shooting death

June 8, 2022
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Woman struck, killed in apparent hit-and-run in Oceanside

June 8, 2022

OCEANSIDE: DreamKeepers hosts bike race finish line party June 12

June 8, 2022
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside police seek suspect in woman’s shooting death

June 8, 2022
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Woman struck, killed in apparent hit-and-run in Oceanside

June 8, 2022
Oceanside High School.

Oceanside Pirates football preparing now for upcoming season

June 7, 2022
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