NORTH COUNTY–Caltrans maintenance crews will close the two left lanes of westbound State Route 78 from Emerald Drive to College Boulevard Sunday from 3 to 10 a.m. for pavement work. Motorists can expect delays and should plan accordingly. Caltrans reminds drivers to ‘Be Work Zone Alert’ by avoiding distracted driving, paying constant attention to traffic, […]
Driver Dies From Injuries Sustained In Vehicle Collision
OCEANSIDE–A driver who collided into a tree in Vista on February 8 has died from his injuries, the Oceanside Police Department said. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 37-year-old Eric Daub of Oceanside. On February 8, at approximately shortly after 2 a.m., Oceanside police responded to calls of a serious injury collision involving […]
SDG&E To Shutdown Traffic Signals In Del Mar
DEL MAR–San Diego Gas and Electric plans to conduct a power outage of traffic signals in the Del Mar area. Tuesday’s outage will begin at 2:30 a.m. in the southeast corner of Camino Del Mar and Del Mar Heights Road intersection to replace underground equipment in the area. The power is scheduled to be restored […]
Man Who Attempted To Surf Escondido Flood Channel Identified
Escondido–The San Diego County Medical Examiner released the identity of the man who died Thursday while attempting to surf in the Escondido flood channel by his home. The victim was identified as 62-year-old James Michael Miller, of Escondido. During the heavy rainfall, witnesses saw Miller take his surfboard to enter the channel. After they lost […]
Man’s Death At Vista Detention Facility Under Investigation
VISTA–The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office released the name of a man who died in Sheriff’s custody at the Vista Detention Facility. The man was identified as 56-year-old Joseph Castiglione. The results of the autopsy are pending. Saturday morning just before 8:45 a.m., deputies at the Vista Detention Facility were performing a security check […]
Man Who Shot At Escondido Police Officers During Foot Pursuit Identified
ESCONDIDO–The suspect who fired gunshots at Escondido police officers during a foot pursuit has been identified, according to the Escondido Police Department. The man, 36-year-old Jose Martin Torres of Oceanside, was taken into custody after the incident. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility for attempted murder in the first degree, and being held […]
North County Stand Down Helps Homeless Veterans With Services
By Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News VISTA–Homeless veterans gathered at a north county ranch Thursday to receive services and much-needed help at this year’s third annual North County Veterans Stand Down. The four-day event was held at the Green Oak Ranch in Vista. The RV park provided homeless veterans a safe, friendly, drug-free and secure […]
Oceanside Vehicle Collision Kills Three People, Injures Other Passengers
OCEANSIDE–A two-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon in Oceanside killed three passengers and injured three others, according to the Oceanside Police Department. The collision occurred shortly before 1 p.m. in the intersection of Coast Highway and Oceanside Boulevard. A 2007 Toyota Tacoma truck was traveling southbound on Coast Hwy and failed to stop for a red light […]
Encinitas Receives Sand To Replenish Its Beach
ENCINITAS–The City of Encinitas will receive 45,000 cubic yards of sand just south of Ponto State Beach as a result of the Encinitas Beach Hotel Project. The sand placement started earlier this week, and will continue through the end of February. The sand is a great match for Encinitas beaches, as it is from […]
Escondido High School District Teacher Arrested For Alleged Lewd Acts On Child
ESCONDIDO–Sheriff’s Department detectives Wednesday arrested an Escondido Union High School District staff member suspected of lewd acts with a minor. Travis Putnam, 33, of Escondido was arrested at around 1:40 p.m. on Interstate 5 freeway in Oceanside. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. Detectives from the […]