ENCINITAS–Similar to other jurisdictions in California and around the country, Encinitas city leaders have directed their city attorney to file a civil action (lawsuit) in the Superior Court of the State of California against numerous opioid manufacturers and distributors.  Acting through the Special Legal Counsel of Robins Kaplan LLP, the city is suing multiple companies […]

SAN DIEGO–A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer is hospitalized after he collided with another vehicle Tuesday on eastbound State Route 78 in Escondido. The collision occurred before 9 a.m. near Nordahl Road. The officer’s motorcycle struck the back of a van on SR-78, according to CHP. Authorities say the eastbound onramp on Nordahl Road onto […]

CARLSBAD–Authorities arrested two men in connection with an alleged discharge of a firearm at an apartment complex in Carlsbad. Carlsbad police officers identified the pair as 25-year-old Christian Sims of Carlsbad and 20-year-old Edoardo Fenzi of Carlsbad. They arrested both Sims and Fenzi for felon in possession of a firearm and conspiracy, and booked them […]

OCEANSIDE–The City of Oceanside, in partnership with the ADU Coalition of San Diego and AARP California, will conduct a public workshop on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).  The workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 12, in the City Council Chambers at 300 N. Coast Highway in downtown Oceanside from 6 to 8 p.m.. Doors open […]

CARLSBAD–National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20 to 26, and the City of Carlsbad Police Department is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety to ask parents and guardians to start a discussion with their teens about safety and the rules of the road.   Driving remains the most dangerous activity for teens and […]

OCEANSIDE–To accommodate scheduled work along the rail line that carries passengers and freight from Oceanside to San Diego, there will be a full rail closure this weekend. The full rail closure, called Absolute Work Windows (AWW), is routinely scheduled in advance to manage rail construction and to ensure crews can complete critical work safely.  SANDAG […]

OCEANSIDE–A groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Oceanside’s future aquatics center will be held on October 30 at the site’s adjacent El Corazon Senior Center.  The 10 a.m. event will mark the beginning of what will become the city’s largest aquatics facility. The El Corazon Aquatics Center is located at 3302 Senior Center Drive in […]

OCEANSIDE–The City of Oceanside is partnering with Hoot Rides, a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) ride-hailing service, for a pilot program that will provide an easy, environmentally friendly way to move around the downtown section of the city. Starting Wednesday, Oceanside residents and visitors can begin using the Hoot Rides shuttle service in downtown Oceanside, including […]

CAMP PENDLETON–A vegetation fire broke out on Camp Pendleton Tuesday afternoon near Interstate 5 freeway and Las Pulgas Road, according to the military base’s Twitter page. The 18 acres fire sent plumes of smoke over Oceanside and into Vista. No evacuations were ordered in both cities. Camp Pendleton firefighters closed Stewart Mesa Road and the […]

ENCINITAS–Over the next five years, the City of Encinitas will be investing money from the federal government through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist low-to moderate-income (LMI) households and communities.  The city invites community participation in deciding how the money is invested to create a more healthy, safe, and prosperous city for low to […]