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Fire destroys classroom at Vista Academy of Performing Arts

A fire destroyed a classroom at Vista Academy of Performing Arts on Sunday, leading officials to temporarily relocate students and staff from the 200 wing starting Monday.

Vista, CA · 1d

FOX 5 San Diego

Man killed after being hit by two drivers in Escondido

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A 60-year-old man was killed Saturday night after being struck by two vehicles along East Valley Parkway in Escondido, police said. The collision was reported around 8:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the 2500 block of East Valley Parkway, according to the Escondido Police Department. Investigators say the man […]

Escondido, CA · 1d

FOX 5 San Diego

Man found with gunshot wound inside vehicle in Escondido dies

An unidentified man died from a gunshot wound after being found in a vehicle in Escondido early Saturday morning.

Escondido, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

Father Joe's Villages Plans 98 Affordable Flats at Oceanside's RDO Station

A mixed-use project with 98 affordable apartments is taking shape at Oceanside's Rancho Del Oro SPRINTER station, proposed by the development arm of Father Joe's Villages. The plan, still in its early stages, would bring affordable housing to the station area. The North County Transit District's board voted in May...

Oceanside, CA · 1d

ABC 10 News KGTV

Oceanside death renews calls for life rings near harbor, jetties

A recent death near an Oceanside jetty is renewing long-standing concerns about water safety and adding urgency to one local man's effort to install life-saving equipment along the city's waterfront.

Oceanside, CA · 20h

Coast News

Oceanside mom questions daughter’s removal from Pop Warner cheer

OCEANSIDE — An Oceanside mother is pressing Pop Warner leaders for answers, saying her daughter was expelled from the cheerleading team after she asked for copies of the girl’s injury reports. Tori Lara began raising concerns earlier this fall about several injuries her daughter sustained during the cheerleading...

Oceanside, CA · 7h

Coast News

San Marcos pastry chef scores another Food Network win

SAN MARCOS — The lineup almost sounded like the beginning of a nursery rhyme: a cake baker, a pastry chef and a pumpkin carver. Together, San Marcos’ pastry chef and sugar artist Christophe Rull, cake artist Liz Marek and champion pumpkin carver Mike Brown made up Team Ghoul’d, the trio that recently won the 16th season of Food Network’s “Halloween Wars.”

San Marcos, CA · 10h

FOX 5 San Diego

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Border Patrol seizes nearly $10M in cocaine during traffic stops at SoCal checkpoint

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents seized over 1,435 pounds of cocaine valued at $9.8 million during two separate vehicle inspections at the San Clemente checkpoint last week.

San Clemente, CA · 2d

Times of San Diego

Poway High teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct

A Poway High School teacher is on administrative leave this weekend while detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and school district officials investigate allegations of misconduct. The SDSO issued a news release Thursday saying that on Oct. 30, deputies became aware of allegations of misconduct involving a...

Poway, CA · 2d

northcountydailystar.com

La Dolce Vista Celebrates Vista’s Heroes at Vista Optimist Club

The Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Vista Education Foundation once again sponsored the Heroes of Vista celebrating educators, business owners, public servants and community champions who have gone above and beyond in their chosen positions. The is the 15th Annual Heroes of Vista and this year’s theme is “La Dolce Vista”, a take on La Dolce Vita, “the sweet life”, celebrated last Friday at the Vista Optimist Club. The idea is that the life we have here in Vista is made even sweeter because of all of the people that make Vista a great place to live and work.

Vista, CA · 1d

FOX 5 San Diego

King tides force rail service cutoff at San Clemente

Heavy surf and king tides will cause train service between Los Angeles and San Diego to be cut off at San Clemente while crews implement coastal protection measures.

San Clemente, CA · 3d

ABC 10 News KGTV

Escondido police officer granted misdemeanor diversion for fatal on-duty crash

An Escondido police officer charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a fatal on-duty crash that occurred last year was granted misdemeanor diversion Friday.

Escondido, CA · 1d

FOX 5 San Diego

Power outage hits over 3,500 SDG&E customers in Carlsbad

More than 3,500 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in Carlsbad and La Costa lost power on Saturday evening due to an outage currently under investigation.

Carlsbad, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

Encinitas Board Backs Building Official in Clark Avenue 199-Unit Apartment Fight

Clark Ave. & Union St. — Approximate Location Of Fire-Access Allegations. An Encinitas appeals board has ruled that city building official Joseph Romero acted within his authority when he tacked new 2025 code conditions onto a permit extension for the long-contested Clark Avenue apartment project, a decision that keeps alive one of the thorniest housing fights in the city. The board also recommended that the city and developer settle on select 2025 life-safety standards, including fire alarm rules and seismic reinforcement, rather than forcing a full redesign of the 199-unit proposal.

Encinitas, CA · 2d

Coast News

Encinitas board denies Clark appeal after lawyer calls process ‘absurd’

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Board of Appeals upheld a requirement that the developer of the 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments update its plans to meet the 2025 California Building Code before the city issues building permits. The board also asked the city and the developer to work toward a compromise that would avoid a complete redesign.

Encinitas, CA · 14h

ABC 10 News KGTV

OpenTable names 5 San Diego County restaurants to top 100

OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five San Diego County restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list.

San Diego County, CA · 2d

ABC 10 News KGTV

Holiday market brings vendors to Escondido as small businesses face rising costs

A holiday market at Rancho Guejito Vineyard in unincorporated Escondido is showcasing 30 Southern California vendors navigating higher costs and tighter spending this season.

Escondido, CA · 1d

inewsource.org

Encinitas Clark Avenue Apartments hits another obstacle

The Encinitas Board of Appeals sided with the city in the latest dispute with the developers of a nearly 200-unit apartment complex on a property off of Clark Avenue near Interstate 5. The decision by the six-person volunteer board upholds a city requirement that the developer, WNG HHF Encinitas Apartments,...

Encinitas, CA · 12h

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