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Pannikin Coffee & Tea will soon occupy the former Bunker House Cafe in downtown Oceanside. (Urban Property Group photo)

Pannikin coffee to set up shop in historic Oceanside building

OsideNews
September 23, 2023
Imelda M. Huerta is Vista’s new assistant city manager. (Photo by Aaron Gilliam, city of Vista)

Longtime Vista resident is new assistant city manager

OsideNews
September 20, 2023
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck 28 miles east of San Clemente Island early Tuesday, Aug. 29. (USGS graphic)

Small quake strikes off Oceanside coast

OsideNews and North Coast Current
August 29, 2023
The city of Oceanside’s Navigation Center for the homeless, which opened this summer, is managed by the San Diego Rescue Mission. (Courtesy photo)

San Diego Rescue Mission marks opening of Oceanside shelter

OsideNews
August 24, 2023
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Ramona break August rainfall records in Hilary storm deluge

North Coast Current and OsideNews
August 21, 2023
A rendering shows the future MiraCosta College Student Services Building, which is expected to be completed by spring 2024. (MiraCosta College/DLR Group image)

Significant construction in progress at MiraCosta College

OsideNews
August 8, 2023
Gerard Washington, who most recently served as the chief for the Menomonee Falls Fire Department in Milwaukee, has been hired as Vista’s new fire chief. (Courtesy photo)

Vista hires Milwaukee-area firefighting leader as new chief

OsideNews
August 7, 2023
The Oceanside coast is pictured in February 2020. (Photo by Matt Gush, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside picks 3 finalists for beach preservation effort

OsideNews
August 7, 2023
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside paramedics revive 6 men after fentanyl overdoses

OsideNews
July 15, 2023
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Authorities: Autopsy shows Oceanside man in custody died of natural causes

OsideNews
July 12, 2023
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Amtrak, Metrolink service from Oceanside to resume July 17

OsideNews
July 12, 2023
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside vegetation fire fully contained

OsideNews
July 11, 2023
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Authorities investigating in-custody death at Oceanside hospital

OsideNews
July 11, 2023
The city of Oceanside brought back the g’Oside community electric shuttle service at the start of July. The service will run for two years. (Oceanside city photo)

g’Oside shuttle service available again for downtown Oceanside

OsideNews
July 6, 2023
BioFilm Inc., based in Vista, is set to be acquired by personal-care company Combe Inc. this year. (BioFilm corporate photo)

BioFilm of Vista on track to be bought by New York-based Combe

OsideNews
June 17, 2023
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside Police among agencies implementing Hi-Lo siren system

OsideNews
June 11, 2023
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train runs through Oceanside. (OsideNews file photo)

Bluff debris halts Amtrak, Metrolink services north from Oceanside

OsideNews
June 5, 2023
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside receives $2M federal grant for water, energy efforts

OsideNews
May 23, 2023
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

Highway 78 reopens through Oceanside-Carlsbad-Vista area

OsideNews
May 9, 2023
Oceanside Police Chief Kedrick Sadler took office on April 1. (Oceanside city photo)

New Oceanside police chief is 22-year veteran of the city’s department

OsideNews
April 2, 2023
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Police Department launches Ready Oceanside alert system

OsideNews
March 24, 2023
The New Community Church site, located at 165 Eucalyptus Ave. in Vista, is slated for a 176-unit apartment complex. The site is pictured here in December 2022. (Google Street View photo)

Vista planners to hear proposals for church demolition, apartments

OsideNews
March 23, 2023
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

Portion of highway 78 closed through Oceanside-Carlsbad

OsideNews
March 16, 2023
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Pollution leads to Oceanside, Carlsbad beach closures after heavy rains

OsideNews
March 16, 2023
“Fire in Eden,” by Oceanside artist Kathleen Scoggin. (Courtesy image)

Oceanside artist is first-place Water Color Society show winner

OsideNews
March 8, 2023
Oceanside Police Chief Fred Armijo is set to retire April 1. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside police chief announces retirement

OsideNews
February 23, 2023
An architectural rendering shows the proposed Station Plaza for the redeveloped Oceanside Transit Center. (NCTD photo)

Planners seek input on Oceanside Transit Center redevelopment

OsideNews
February 17, 2023
Thomas Peters, who was recently promoted to head of production at Belching Beaver Brewery of Oceanside, worked with Deftones lead singer Chino Moreno to create Phantom Bride IPA, named after the Deftones song of the same title. (Belching Beaver photo)

Belching Beaver Brewery names new head of production

OsideNews
February 15, 2023
Marijuana plants. (Photo by Elsa Olofsson, cbdoracle.com via Unsplash)

Vista gets $75,000 state grant to research cannabis industry equity

OsideNews
February 6, 2023
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

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

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

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

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

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

Oceanside election coverage available on KOCT television

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

Oceanside study underscores Digital Equity Plan for online access

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

Oceanside officials seek residents’ General Plan input

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

Sprinter commuter train strikes, injures man in Vista

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

Metrolink, Amtrak service suspended north from Oceanside

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

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

A note to our readers

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

A note to our readers

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
September 12, 2022
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Carlsbad, San Marcos high school grads among Allgire scholarship recipients

OsideNews
September 10, 2022

OCEANSIDE: Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro returns Sept. 16

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
September 10, 2022
Rain (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

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

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

Frontwave Credit Union makes donation to Scholastic Surf Series

OsideNews
September 7, 2022
Scholastic Surf Series.

Frontwave Credit Union makes donation to Scholastic Surf Series

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

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

Fallbrook native serves aboard USS Annapolis

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

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

KOCT Annual Fundraiser Bash set for early October

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
August 21, 2022
KOCT logo.

KOCT Annual Fundraiser Bash set for early October

OsideNews
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

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

Oceanside resident named to Episcopal Community Services board

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

Oceanside resident named to Episcopal Community Services board

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

Construction underway on Encinitas recycled-water pipeline

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
August 18, 2022
(Photo courtesy: MiraCosta College )

MiraCosta, CSU San Marcos receive San Diego Foundation grants

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

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

Education Matters: The deafening sound of crickets

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
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

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

EarthTalk: Is climate change actually good for the economy?

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

Honeybees, consumers face threat from mite-fighting pesticides

OsideNews
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

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

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

OsideNews
July 7, 2022

OCEANSIDE: Mission Marketplace Summer Fest starts July 21

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

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

OsideNews
July 7, 2022

Extra Sprinter train service available during the July Fourth holiday

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

San Dieguito school district trustees vote to fire superintendent

OsideNews
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

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

Two contests remain for annual Write On, Oceanside! event

OsideNews
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

OsideNews
June 28, 2022
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