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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Pollution leads to Oceanside, Carlsbad beach closures after heavy rains

OsideNews March 16, 2023
Two beaches in Oceanside and Carlsbad were closed as of Wednesday, March 15, after water testing indicated unsafe bacteria levels, according to a San Diego County notice.
Part of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial in Washington D.C., pictuted in December 2018, represents the depths of the Great Depression. (Photo by Sonder Quest via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: From riches to rags to world leadership

Tom Morrow March 11, 2023
As “dire” as you think things are today in 2023 with our inflation-ridden life, in general could be worse ... and they were just throughout the 1930s. Hopefully, we won’t repeat those days, but somehow history has a way of repeating itself.
“Fire in Eden,” by Oceanside artist Kathleen Scoggin. (Courtesy image)

Oceanside artist is first-place Water Color Society show winner

OsideNews March 8, 2023
An Oceanside artist is the first-place winner in the San Diego Watercolor Society’s March member exhibition, “Decisive Moments.”
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are pictured in March 2022. (Photo by Samantha Fortney via Unsplash)

Cool on the Coast: Get ready to shamrock and roll with local events

Samantha Cox March 6, 2023
Event highlights for Encinitas, Oceanside, Carlsbad and the region.
Oranges ripen on a tree in a San Diego grove, pictured Jan. 30, 2020. (Photo by MoJoStudio, iStock Getty Images)

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.
The Robert E. Lee mansion, pictured in March 2022, forms a backdrop at Arlington National Cemetery. (Photo by Chad Stembridge via Unsplash)

Historically Speaking: The mansion above Arlington National Cemetery

Tom Morrow February 23, 2023
High on a bluff overlooking Arlington National Cemetery is the southern mansion of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. As Union casualties mounted during the Civil War, officials in nearby Washington, D.C., thought it fitting that fallen Federal soldiers be laid to rest on General Lee’s estate. However, the story is a bit more involved.
Oceanside Police Chief Fred Armijo is set to retire April 1. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside police chief announces retirement

OsideNews February 23, 2023
Oceanside Police Chief Fred Armijo will retire April 1 after 30 years of service in the community, the city announced Feb. 23.
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
Belching Beaver Brewery of Oceanside recently promoted Quality Manager Thomas Peters to head of production.
The Oceanside Pier is pictured in November 2020. The pier is currently undergoing a utility replacement project, slated for completion by this coming September. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

Oceanside Municipal Pier repairs expected to be ready toward year’s end

Ryan Hardison February 13, 2023
In spite of recent rainstorms and high tides, the Oceanside Municipal Pier Utility Replacement Project is progressing with the goal of completion by September 2023.
(FreeImages photo by Bas van de Wiel)

Cool on the Coast: Events we are loving this February

Samantha Cox February 13, 2023
The flowers are starting to bloom in San Diego as the region approaches spring, making it the perfect time to see what coastal North County has to offer, from Oceanside’s annual International Film Festival to seaweed pressing in Encinitas.
Community. (Photo by Clay Banks via Unsplash)

Oceanside’s annual King Community Service Award goes to Satia Austin

News Release February 5, 2023
The city of Oceanside, in collaboration with the North San Diego County NAACP, announced Satia Austin as the 2023 recipient of the city’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award at the annual celebration honoring King.
North County African American Women’s Association. (Courtesy graphic)

North County African American Women’s Assoc., North Island Credit Union extend education partnership

News Release February 5, 2023
North County African American Women’s Association and North Island Credit Union have extended their partnership for a third year, offering scholarships and financial literacy programming to college-bound female students of African American descent in North San Diego County San Diego.
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