MiraCosta president among local Women of Impact honorees

North Coast Current and OsideNews • March 14, 2026

MiraCosta College Superintendent/President Sunita “Sunny” Cooke is among North San Diego County women recognized Saturday, March 14, by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-77th District) for their contributions to the region.

North County volunteers needed to pick San Diego’s abundant harvest

J.W. August • March 4, 2023

Citrus fruits often hang heavy and unpicked on thousands of local trees. When they fall to the ground, the fruit is wasted. Saving that citrus, as well as figs, grapes and apples, is Senior Gleaners of San Diego County.

Encinitas’ Community Resource Center hosts Jingle and Mingle on Dec. 6

North Coast Current • November 22, 2022

The Community Resource Center, based in Encinitas, hosts its annual Jingle and Mingle fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Donate food for Community Resource Center Holiday Baskets

North Coast Current • December 4, 2019

The Encinitas-based Community Resource Center seeks donations for Holiday Baskets between Dec. 6-12 and Dec. 13. The collections go toward a three-day distribution at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Season of giving: Local agencies prepare to help those in need

Maile Rudebusch • November 21, 2014

The holiday season is a time to come together with family, but it is also a time to reach out and support those who are less fortunate. There are many donation drop-offs and food collection drives across...

The homeless count, no matter how bad the weather is

Kent Davy • February 1, 2013

I was the wheel man, Betsy navigated. We drove and peered through the steady flop of the windshield wipers, looking for the homeless in the dark, and with little success. It was a cold and rainy...