OCEANSIDE–The North County Transit District Board of Directors is seeking input from the public in two areas; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and alcohol consumption on the Coaster train. The board is considering prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages on the Coaster at all […]

OCEANSIDE–Several members of the Oceanside Police Department were recognized for their accomplishments during a ceremony held on October 16. During the Employee of Quarter awards, new members were introduced to the department, three were promoted and two recent retirees were honored for their years of service. Officer Jim Leitholf, who retired on October 12, was […]

OCEANSIDE–Breeze bus passengers for two routes that serve downtown Oceanside will be routed to temporary bus stops when the City of Oceanside begins construction on the Mission Avenue improvement project. Beginning October 24, traffic on Seagaze Drive will be one-way, eastbound only between Coast Highway and Clementine Street. Beginning Thursday, November 7, traffic on Mission […]

ENCINITAS—A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a northbound Amtrak train Saturday morning in Encinitas. Sheriff’s deputies said the 6:52 a.m. accident occurred along the 1200 block of North Coast Highway. The pedestrian, a white male adult, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. A positive identification of the man will be determined by […]

SAN MARCOS–A 30 year-old male is recovering from face injuries after an altercation with another male Thursday evening. Sheriff’s deputies say Elvis Gonzalez was involved a physical altercation with suspect Jesse Rodriguez. The incident took place at 9:45 p.m. in the driveway of 209 Avenida De Suerte. During the argument Gonzalez received an approximately eight […]

OCEANSIDE–The Oceanside City Council has appointed Steve Jepsen as City Manager effective November 18, 2013. “I am honored to be given this opportunity and responsibility. This community has always been my home and I am looking forward to moving back to Oceanside. I am committed to working closely with the entire City Council to further […]

VISTA–A 61 year -old female pedestrian was struck today by a vehicle while walking on a sidewalk in downtown Vista, Sheriff deputies says. The pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk and traveling eastbound on the 800 block of Civic Center Drive, just west of S. Santa Fe Avenue. A Mercury Cougar exiting the parking lot […]