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Food donations. (Photo by Dragana Gordic, Shutterstock)

3 ways you can help tackle hunger, strengthen communities this season

Family Features November 15, 2025
The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection and celebration. For millions of families across the country, however, it is also a season of uncertainty, wondering how to put food on the table or meet other essential needs. According to the USDA, more than 47.4 million people in the United States experience food insecurity each year.
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes have a perfect potato texture and are full of creamy goodness with a horseradish kick to savor. (Family Features photo)

Horseradish mashed potatoes are a versatile signature side dish

Family Features and Culinary.net November 15, 2025
Almost every get together — whether it’s family, friends or neighbors — always has one dish that’s the star of the show time after time. It’s usually a staple dish, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the main course.
California Pizza Kitchen’s new Encinitas location, shown Nov. 14, is set to open this month. (Photo by Roman S. Koenig)

Encinitas opening nears for California Pizza Kitchen

North Coast Current November 14, 2025
California Pizza Kitchen is preparing to open its new Encinitas location this month at Village Square, and the rollout will include a regional effort to support the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
Oceanside Fire Department. (OsideNews file photo)

Oceanside rescuers save 7 total in separate boating incidents

OsideNews November 10, 2025
Oceanside lifeguards and firefighters pulled two people from the water on Friday, Nov. 7, after their sailboat was hit by large waves while entering the harbor — one of two serious ocean rescues that took place within five days, authorities reported.
Encinitas chamber honors November high school Rising Stars

Encinitas chamber honors November high school Rising Stars

News Release November 10, 2025
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce celebrated four high school seniors from the San Dieguito Union High School District at its November Rising Star of the Month Breakfast, held Nov. 5 at MiraCosta College’s San Elijo campus.
Food harvest. (Photo by Chris Johnson, FreeImages)

Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas offers ‘pay-what-you-can’

North Coast Current November 10, 2025
During the current federal government shutdown, access to fresh, affordable food has become more challenging for many. An option worth noting is the pay-what-you-can Farm Stand at Coastal Roots Farm, located at 441 Saxony Road in Encinitas.
Using a microscope and display monitor, students identify microbes from a wastewater sample during Water Career Day at the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Water Campus in Encinitas on Oct. 22. Biology plays a key role in treating wastewater. (Photo by Chris Kokotos, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority)

Students explore opportunities at San Elijo JPA Water Career Day

Adam Kaye November 9, 2025
Nobody stops needing water — and that means the water industry never stops needing skilled workers. To show students what that future can look like, three local water agencies teamed up to host the 2025 Water Career Day on Oct. 22 at the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Water Campus in Encinitas.
Ruta Laukien has been named executive director and board chair of Encinitas-based health technology firm Lumati. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas health tech firm Lumati names new executive

North Coast Current November 8, 2025
Health technology firm Lumati, with locations in Encinitas and Tijuana, has appointed a new executive director and board chair, the company announced Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Next phase of water, sewer work to begin in early ’26

News Release November 7, 2025
Oceanside will begin construction on the Downtown Water and Sewer Replacement Phase II Project in early 2026, the second of a five-phase program to replace aging water and sewer mains throughout Downtown Oceanside.
Encinitas Library staff and members of the Chamber of Commerce, city leadership and management, and U.S. Green Building Council California celebrate the library’s green business certification with a ribbon-cutting Nov. 6. (Courtesy photo)

Encinitas Library gets green certification

North Coast Current November 7, 2025
The Encinitas Library has been recognized as a California Certified Green Business, becoming the fourth organization in the city to achieve the distinction through the Encinitas Green Business Network. City and Chamber of Commerce leaders held a ribbon-cutting on Nov. 6 to mark the award.
Students are shown outside the Palomar College Student Union in San Marcos on Feb. 5, 2025, during the first week of the spring semester. (Palomar College photo)

Palomar, other local colleges helping students with food access

North Coast Current and OsideNews November 5, 2025
Palomar College is focusing on food assistance for students affected by the federal government shutdown, which has delayed CalFresh benefits for many across North San Diego County.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. (Sheriff’s Office social media photo)

Motorcyclist killed in Vista collision with SUV

OsideNews November 5, 2025
A motorcyclist died Oct. 29 after colliding with an automobile on North Melrose Drive in Vista, authorities reported.
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