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Jack White, who grew up in Oceanside, is among San Diego’s noteworthy broadcasters, having worked for KGTV Channel 10 for more than three decades. (Courtesy photo)

Historically Speaking: The night one magic master met another

Tom Morrow April 10, 2024
For those who don’t know it, the late KGTV Channel 10 news anchor Jack White not only was a class act as a news reporter, but he was a master magician as well.
The Betsy Ross Flag flies outside of the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. (Photo by Dan Mall via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: Betsy Ross, an original American patriot

Tom Morrow February 21, 2024
In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752.
Editions of the North County Times and U-T San Diego show the evolution of the papers’ merger. (North Coast Current photo)

Historically Speaking: Communities lose with end of daily newspapers

Tom Morrow January 19, 2024
Today, there are far fewer journalistic eyes and ears monitoring all levels of our government since the demise of our local newspapers. We always end up deserving the kind of government we’ve allowed to take place.
The North Coast Current and OsideNews.com are combining their news presence in North San Diego County.

Acquisition unites OsideNews.com and North Coast Current

OsideNews February 22, 2022

North Coast Current Oceanside CA— The North Coast Current of Encinitas and OsideNews.com of Oceanside are combining their news presence in North San Diego County this week, the websites’ founders announced...

The North Coast Current and OsideNews.com are combining their news presence in North San Diego County.

Acquisition unites North Coast Current and OsideNews.com

North Coast Current February 22, 2022
The North Coast Current of Encinitas and OsideNews.com of Oceanside are combining their news presence in North San Diego County this week, the websites’ founders announced Feb. 22.

Notes & Quotes: The rise and demise of the daily newspaper

Tom Morrow February 19, 2022
Since the founding of the nation, daily newspapers have played an important role in American society. Here locally, San Diego County’s newspapers have been important to our everyday life … that is until the last few years.
William Russell “Rusty” Harris. (Courtesy photo)

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.

Times-Advocate in Escondido, Valley Center sold to Roadrunner

North Coast Current January 6, 2016

The second incarnation of Escondido’s Times-Advocate newspaper and its Valley Center counterpart have been sold to the Valley Roadrunner, according to a Jan. 5 news release from the new owner. The...

The Times-Advocate is a new newspaper in Valley Center that debuted at the end of July. Its a familiar title in North County, as it was the name for the daily Times Advocate in Escondido, which became part of the now-closed North County Times. (North Coast Current photo)

Times-Advocate debuts in Valley Center, Escondido

North Coast Current August 7, 2014

Residents of inland North County might recognize the name of a new Valley Center newspaper — The Times-Advocate. The original century-old daily Times Advocate of Escondido was half of the merger that...

U-T Community News, part of the daily U-T San Diego, announced its purchase of eight community newspapers on Nov. 1. (North Coast Current photo)

Industry observers weigh impact of U-T San Diego’s entry into local weekly media market

Alex Groves November 24, 2013

U-T San Diego, the last remaining daily newspaper in San Diego County, recently purchased eight weekly community newspapers from Mainstreet Communications, and experts in the field of media and active...

The North County Times building in Escondido, pictured earlier this year, is owned by U-T San Diego. The office closed in mid-May, and the building is set to be sold to The Classical Academy charter high school. (North Coast Current file photo by Scott Allison)

School buys NCT building; open house Sept. 26

Alex Groves September 22, 2013

The sale of the old North County Times building to The Classical Academy of Escondido officially went through Sept. 12, and school officials are now working to prepare the facility to be a school. The...

The North County Times building in Escondido, pictured earlier this year, is owned by U-T San Diego. The office closed in mid-May, and the building is set to be sold to The Classical Academy charter high school. (North Coast Current file photo by Scott Allison)

U-T building sale to school still in limbo

Alex Groves August 9, 2013

The acquisition of the old North County Times building by a North County charter high school is still ongoing, and both seller and potential buyer appear to be keeping mum regarding some details of the...

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