Musicians gather for Music By Eras at Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos

North Coast Current • July 21, 2026

A group of San Diego musicians will perform songs associated with some of American rock-and-roll’s best-known artists during an Aug. 7 concert at the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos.

Authorities collect more than 100 firearms at safety event in Encinitas

North Coast Current • July 19, 2026

Local law enforcement agencies collected 105 firearms and distributed dozens of gun locks during a safety event Saturday, July 18, in Encinitas.

Oceanside Theatre Company to mark Brooks venue restoration phase

News Release • July 14, 2026

Oceanside Theatre Company will celebrate the completion of Phase I of the Revitalize the Brooks Capital Campaign with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, public open house and tours at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway in downtown Oceanside.

Sheriff’s Office, nearby city police team up for gun return in Encinitas

North Coast Current • July 13, 2026

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office will hold a firearm turn-in event Saturday, July 18, at Encinitas City Hall, offering gift cards in exchange for unwanted guns.

From La Jolla and Oceanside to the world poker stage, retiree enters Main Event


Brad Willis, PokerOrg • July 10, 2026

Gene Teibloom, at the age of 79, had one thought as he entered his first World Series of Poker Main Event: “I hope that SOB Phil Hellmuth isn’t at my table.”

Sharp, Tri-City officials mark new era for hospital district

OsideNews • July 7, 2026

Tri-City Medical Center entered a new phase Wednesday, July 1, as Sharp HealthCare assumed operations of the public hospital and renamed it Sharp Tri-City Medical Center under a 30-year partnership approved by voters last month.

Pendleton fire evacuation lifted; base issues health advisory

OsideNews and North Coast Current • July 7, 2026

A wildfire burning north of Oceanside on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has now scorched more than 1,000 acres as of Tuesday, July 7, with continued smoke advisories for North San Diego County.

Smoke alert, evacuations from wildfire north of Oceanside

OsideNews and North Coast Current • July 6, 2026

A wildfire burning north of Oceanside on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has scorched more than 900 acres as of late Monday, July 6, and led to evacuations and a smoke advisory for North San Diego County.

MiraCosta College names new president

North Coast Current and OsideNews • July 6, 2026

MiraCosta College will have new leadership in August following the retirement of its longtime superintendent/president and a national search for a replacement. Trustees unanimously approved Lennor M. Johnson as the district’s next superintendent/president June 25.

Children burned in fireplace flash, Oceanside authorities report

OsideNews • June 30, 2026

Two children were airlifted to a regional burn center after suffering severe burns in an outdoor fire accident Saturday, June 27, at an Oceanside home, fire officials said.

Oceanside sales tax pitch headed for November vote

OsideNews • June 26, 2026

The Oceanside City Council voted unanimously Wednesday, June 24, to place a temporary half-cent general sales tax measure before voters Nov. 3, seeking an estimated $20 million a year for city services and infrastructure.

Oceanside marks nation’s 250th birthday with parade, festival

OsideNews • June 24, 2026

Oceanside’s Independence Parade and a USA 250 Festival are set for downtown June 27 as part of a citywide observance of the nation’s 250th anniversary.