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Visitors mingle at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar on June 23. The fair is fully open this year after closures and scaled-back events during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Charlene Pulsonetti)

Labors of love shine in San Diego County Fair contests

OsideNews June 29, 2022

From Encinitas to Escondido, locals celebrate return of annual summer event By Charlene Pulsonetti: Del Mar CA— After its pandemic-era cancellation in 2020 and a scaled-back version in 2021, the San...

Visitors mingle at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar on June 23. The fair is fully open this year after closures and scaled-back events during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Charlene Pulsonetti)

Labors of love shine in San Diego County Fair contests

Charlene Pulsonetti June 29, 2022
After its pandemic-era cancellation in 2020 and a scaled-back version in 2021, the San Diego County Fair is back to mostly normal operations. For some, there’s more to look forward to than just outrageous food and family-friendly festivities.
Waste from disposable personal protective equipment is piling up. (Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels for EarthTalk)

EarthTalk: Pandemic-era masks pose problems, but there are solutions

OsideNews March 24, 2022

By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss: Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that PPE waste is a growing environmental burden these days. Is anyone working on ways to solve this problem? — B. Jackson, Jewett City, Maryland From...

Waste from disposable personal protective equipment is piling up. (Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels for EarthTalk)

EarthTalk: Pandemic-era masks pose problems, but there are solutions

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss March 24, 2022
With personal protective equipment becoming part of our daily routine, we have alternative solutions to sustain both our health and the environment.
MiraCosta Colleges Oceanside campus and the districts satellite centers reopened the week of Feb. 22 amid a decline in regional and statewide COVID-19 cases. (MiraCosta College photo)

North County colleges mark reopening of campuses as COVID-19 surge ebbs

OsideNews February 24, 2022

North Coast Current: Oceanside CA— MiraCosta and Palomar community colleges announced the reopening of their campuses the week of Feb. 22 as state and local agencies eased pandemic restrictions amid...

MiraCosta College’s Oceanside campus and the districts satellite centers reopened the week of Feb. 22 amid a decline in regional and statewide COVID-19 cases. (MiraCosta College photo)

North County colleges mark reopening of campuses as COVID-19 surge ebbs

North Coast Current February 23, 2022
MiraCosta and Palomar community colleges announced the reopening of their campuses the week of Feb. 22 as state and local agencies eased COVID-19 pandemic restrictions after a waning surge of reported infections.
A sign outside the MiraCosta College Spartan Bookstore in Oceanside notes the opening of the fall semester on Aug. 23, 2021. (MiraCosta College photo)

Local colleges on track for in-person start as CSU San Marcos shifts online

North Coast Current January 7, 2022
As the Omicron COVID-19 variant takes hold across the region, North San Diego County colleges are taking somewhat different approaches to online vs. in-person learning at the start of the spring semester.
North San Diego County newspapers The Coast News and Fallbrook & Bonsall Village News have lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. (North Coast Current graphic)

North County news outlets see strength in purpose through economic downturn

Bella Ross August 13, 2021
Despite residents of north San Diego County taking a greater interest in the news this past year, local news outlets were not spared from the financial blow of the pandemic.
The swing ride is among the primary attractions at the San Diego County Fair, where attendees enjoyed the sunset from above the crowds on the evening of June 23. (Photo by Bella Ross)

Visitors savor return of San Diego County Fair after pandemic lockdown

Bella Ross June 30, 2021
Long lines and big crowds have become almost as integral to the San Diego County Fair experience as fried foods. But this year’s event is like no other.
Faculty and staff, while social distancing and wearing face coverings, gathered on campus at Cal State San Marcos on Aug. 27 to hear university President Ellen Neufeldt’s Convocation address. (CSUSM public relations photo by Andrew Reed)

Cal State San Marcos sees success in keeping COVID-19 numbers low

Bella Ross October 13, 2020
As major universities across the nation dominated headlines for becoming sites of major COVID-19 outbreaks, some smaller schools such as Cal State San Marcos have excelled at creating a safe environment for students and campus employees.
New SANDAG Report Examines Pandemic Impacts on Regional Employment

New SANDAG Report Examines Pandemic Impacts on Regional Employment

OsideNews April 23, 2020

Nearly 300,000 residents unemployed; unemployment rates hover between 16-27% throughout the region San Diego CA— The SANDAG Data Science and Analytics team examined and analyzed local and state data...

A faculty member walks across the courtyard of San Dieguito High School Academys math and science building Aug. 31, 2017. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

North County school districts adjust to coronavirus challenges

Chase Spear March 20, 2020
Due to the potential health hazard imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus, K-12 school districts across San Diego County — including those in North County — have closed their campuses.
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