Historically Speaking: Merry holiday song was composed by artist with local ties

Tom Morrow • December 31, 2024

One of the great friendships I made during my half-century of covering entertainment personalities was with Hall of Fame song writer Hugh Martin, who lived for many years in North San Diego County, including Encinitas. His most memorable work was for the 1945 Warner Brothers’ Judy Garland film “Meet Me in St. Louis.”

Historically Speaking: Christmas of yesteryear in the Middle West

Tom Morrow • December 24, 2024

Today’s anticipated Christmas booty would never appear on the dreamscape of most youngsters during the 1940s or early ’50s. What toy land wonders we didn’t know about in those days weren’t missed. Comparatively speaking, post-World War II vintage toys were, at best, primitive.

Celebrate winter with bright lights, local gifts, fresh food

North Coast Current • December 17, 2024

With just a couple of weeks remaining in 2024, there’s a bit of time to wrap up holiday shopping and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. The North Coast Current and OsideNews hope you enjoy the holiday season in safety and good cheer.

Over $100,000 in toys donated anonymously to Toys for Tots

News Release • December 3, 2024

Continuing a tradition of holiday generosity, an anonymous donor for the sixth year in a row purchased thousands of toys from Geppetto’s at The Forum Carlsbad to be donated to Toys for Tots last month.

Celebrate the season with tree lightings, Turkey Trots and the brilliance of nature

North Coast Current • November 24, 2024

From Turkey Trot races and dazzling light displays representing the beauty of nature to tree lightings and Small Business Saturday, coastal North San Diego County enters the holiday season with a range of activities throughout our communities.

Rubio’s Chicken Tortilla Soup returns for fall

News Release • November 11, 2024

It’s that time of the year when Rubio’s guests can enjoy the return of Chicken Tortilla Soup, a seasonal fan favorite.

Solve winter blues with cozy recipes

Family Features • February 1, 2024

Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even better when shared with those you love. Turning to favorite chilis and soups with comforting ingredients and smoky spices can transport your family from snow and sleet to warmth and paradise.

Start the year with fresh opportunities for discovery

North Coast Current • January 4, 2024

The launch of 2024 brings with it opportunities for self reflection and discovery. Several venues in coastal North San Diego County offer events that fall in line with this theme. From Encinitas and Carlsbad to Oceanside, you can find music, artistic expression, athletics and more. This time around, January turns out to be an active way to launch the new year.

Discovery Isle Preschool in Oceanside holds drive for San Diego Food Bank

News Release • December 29, 2023

Students at Discovery Isle Preschool in Oceanside hosted a food drive to benefit the San Diego Food Bank during the holiday season.

Historically Speaking: Christmas of yesteryear in the Middle West

Tom Morrow • December 14, 2023

Thoughts of the approaching 2023 Christmas take me back more than eight decades of my life. I recall the anticipated booty that never appeared on the dreamscape during my 1940s and early ’50s. Of course, in those days, what toy land wonders we didn’t know about weren’t missed.

Crack Shack supporting local families, pets this holiday season

North Coast Current • December 10, 2023

The Crack Shack in Encinitas is helping local families and pets through two efforts during the month of December.

OCEANSIDE: Yacht Club’s annual Harbor Parade of Lights Dec. 9

December 8, 2023

The Oceanside Yacht Club hosts its annual Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings, on Saturday, Dec. 9, starting at 7 p.m.