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Luma at El Corazon, a 268-unit apartment community that is the first such residential development to open at Oceanside's El Corazon site, is pictured Jan. 17. (Sudberry Properties photo)

Luma first apartment community to open in Oceanside’s El Corazon

OsideNews February 10, 2025
Leasing is underway and the first residents have moved into Luma at El Corazon, a 268-unit apartment community that is the first such residential development to open in El Corazon, a growing area of Oceanside that includes Frontwave Arena.
A mixed-use development with one seven-story and one eight-story building is proposed for downtown Oceanside, replacing two parking lots along North Myers Street. (Photo by Steve Puterski, North County Pipeline)

Massive project in the works for downtown Oceanside

Steve Puterski, North County Pipeline August 7, 2024
Downtown Oceanside is likely to see two more high-rise buildings with one seven-story and one eight-story building part of a mixed-use development.
Encinitas houses are shown in an aerial view from January 2023. (Photo by Thomas De Wever, iStock Getty Images)

Litigation threats frustrate Encinitas leaders as state puts a squeeze on housing

Patrick Doyle July 26, 2024
Recent lawsuits from California’s attorney general indicate a new reality for housing development in San Diego County that could significantly reduce local control of land use.
Captain Keno’s restaurant has been a popular local hangout in Encinitas for more than 50 years. It’s set to close by the end of August to make way for new development. (Encinitas Historical Society photo)

Come as you are — Leucadia hangout Captain Keno’s open for a little while longer

Charlene Pulsonetti July 8, 2024
Captain Keno’s restaurant owner Gerry Sova reflects on more than 50 years in business as the local spot prepares to close by the end of August to make way for new development.
Sunset at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. (OsideNews file photo)

Carlsbad cracks top 25 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America

North Coast Current March 29, 2024
Carlsbad appears to fit a particular “niche” in the U.S. when it comes to being a pleasant place to live despite high housing and living costs, according to a national website’s recent rankings.
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

Carlsbad notes 30 years of low-income housing support

North Coast Current February 13, 2024
The city of Carlsbad has created more than 2,300 below-median-income homes in the three decades since the launch of its housing trust, according to an annual report presented to the City Council on Feb. 6.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Encinitas City Council gets tepid response to housing equity study

Steve Puterski, North County Pipeline January 22, 2024
A heated and spirited debate took hold during the Encinitas City Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, regarding the city’s Barriers to Racial and Ethnic Equity in Housing Study.
The Paseo Santa Fe project in Vista, pictured in November 2021, includes a sign for the city. (Vista city photo)

Vista sets next round of workshops to tackle General Plan

OsideNews January 15, 2024
Land use is the topic of a series of upcoming Vista community workshops geared toward updating the city’s general plan.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Debate over Oceanside housing rules puts city at crossroads

Owen Pratt January 5, 2024
The Golden State is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. The problem is vast, and finding a solid solution can seem impossible. To understand this, we’ll be looking over Oceanside’s recent inclusionary housing amendment to see how it plays a role in what’s happening.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Housing density, warehouse project in spotlight

Owen Pratt November 1, 2023
Downtown Oceanside development has recently been limited by the City Council, undoing a 4-year old policy change. Meanwhile, a controversial warehouse project has people upset over traffic problems, lack of transparency and possible environmental hazards.
Multistory buildings that include high-density housing are becoming a larger presence in downtown Oceanside, pictured March 2021. (Photo by Matt Gush, iStock Getty Images)

Housing plans in Oceanside spark community debate about state and local policies

Ryan Hardison August 17, 2023
With several new housing developments being planned, approved and built over the past several years in Oceanside, many of which have been concentrated in downtown, the city is attempting to keep up with the growing demand for affordable housing. However, the subject of housing has become a divisive issue among residents and city leaders.
Laguna Vista Mobile Estates, pictured in November 2022, is located in the San Luis Rey neightborhood of Oceanside. (Google Street View photo)

Laguna Vista Mobile Estates residents to receive rent increase

Ryan Hardison March 29, 2023
The residents of Laguna Vista Mobile Estates, one of Oceanside’s 17 mobile home parks, faced a substantial increase in their monthly rent at the meeting of the Oceanside Manufactured Home Fair Practices Commission on March 16.
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