North County

Review: ‘La Havana Madrid’ a touching look at the immigrant experience
Musical tells the story of the real-life '60s Chicago nightclub that was a haven for...

Guilty plea in fraud scheme targeting senior citizens
Prosecutors say six victims in California and Arizona gave just over $200,000 combined to Jiaci...

Housing stability plan pushed for Oceanside renters
City Council members' proposal would limit rent increases, strengthen tenant rights

Driver arrested in Escondido after police chase from San Bernardino
The suspect crashed into the back of another car as traffic slowed down and ran...

In Bonita, everyone loves the Glarfs. Now they’re back after a rehab
Bonita's popular Glarf sculptures have been repaired and the community is celebrating the whimsical creatures'...

9-year-old San Diego girl dies hours after dental surgery
Silvanna Moreno was found unresponsive hours after being placed under anesthesia at Vista dental office

At tribe’s urging, Oceanside to consider historic designation for Ivey Ranch Park
Some fear preservation of native heritage site could limit park's programs for people with disabilities

Padres fans, expect unusually cold weather tonight through Wednesday at Petco Park
Forecasters say the wind could gust nearly 30 mph during Tuesday night's game against Cleveland.

Helicopter makes emergency landing on roadway near Escondido
No injuries were reported after the private aircraft experienced engine problems

More officers coming to short-staffed Carlsbad Police Department
Chief says more employees needed immediately to reduce response times and clear investigations

Outdoors: Font’s Point a must-see destination
The commanding view over the Borrego Badlands and the connection with California’s early history make...

Encinitas starts debating its spending options for new fiscal year, which begins July 1
More deputies, storm drain improvements on mayo's wish list for new fiscal year

Oceanside to crack down on illegal sidewalk vendors
Street sales have proliferated since pandemic, raising health concerns for code enforcement officers

Ham on Wry: When workouts aren’t working out
Going to the gym and adhering to a strict diet under wife's watch are meant...

Lilo restaurant founders aim to serve ‘one of the best meals’ you’ve ever had
The team behind Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie will unveil this immersive, 22-seat fine-dining restaurant in...

Sharp demands Palomar repay $26 million after collaborative deal flatlines
Palomar denies working competitive pact with UC San Diego Health

Oceanside requests $21 million state grant for sand restoration project
Residents' group supports application, but say beach replenishment is needed sooner

Sugar Sweet Farm wins approval for agricultural permit, but not goat yoga classes
Encinitas council was asked to weigh in after a neighbor appealed city planning decision, arguing...

Community events in San Diego County: From Spring Fling to Garden Fair
Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows,...

Wife accused of stabbing Cal Fire captain to death pleads not guilty
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi allegedly stabbed Rebecca Marodi at least 34 times at their Ramona home.

Where to find Easter egg hunts all over San Diego County–dozens are free
A 2025 guide to Easter egg hunts across San Diego County from Imperial Beach to...

Famed carrier USS Nimitz visits San Diego before final deployment
The nuclear-powered flat-top spent 11 of its 50 years operating out of North Island.

Fewer restrictions on cannabis sales would be better, Oceanside commission says
Approval recommended for zoning, code amendments needed to open first walk-in shops

Expect cool weather, and maybe clouds, for the Padres’ season opener Thursday
The National Weather Service says that Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves will be...

In its 80th year, taxpayers association turns to volunteer leadership amid financial collapse
Nonprofit rescinds offer to interim CEO Richard Gentry in light of cash-flow problems

Oceanside police considering using drones as first responders
Remotely controlled airborne cameras would arrive on scene quickly to supply critical information, report says

Carlsbad considers making it legal to have dogs in city parks
Canines are prohibited, on leash or off, though police say law is rarely enforced

The pandemic left a lasting imprint on San Diego County’s health care system
Five years later, telemedicine remains strong but staffing challenges remain

Encinitas needs to return to the basics, mayor declares in annual address
State of City event draws a crowd of some 200 business leaders, government officials, nonprofit...

Chamorro Festival returns with focus on honoring ancestors, preserving language and culture
The 13th annual festival featured dance and song performances, authentic food and CHamoru language lessons

Sugar Sweet Farm seeks Encinitas permit for agricultural activities
Family that used to host goat yoga classes wants to house up to 100 animals

Pet of the week: Labrador retriever looking for someone to take her on peaceful walks
1-year-old labrador retriever mix waiting to be adopted at San Diego Humane Society, North Campus

North County trio accused of using children to grow and sell psilocybin mushrooms
Prosecutors say a 9- and 11-year-old helped the defendants at locations in Fallbrook and Bonsall

Sheriff’s detectives investigating body found buried in Valley Center
A person reported a family member had recently died and was buried on the rural...

Coastal Commission finds ‘issue’ with repairs proposed for Carlsbad beach stairway
Plan failed to consider less environmentally damaging alternatives, state staffers say

New Village Arts’ ‘La Havana Madrid’ remembers legendary Chicago nightclub of the 1960s
The play with music re-creates the sights and sound of the Latin music club that...

New Encinitas city manager to receive a $309,000 base salary
Jennifer Campbell also will receive a $20,000 annual contribution to her retirement plan

Community events in San Diego County: From Desert BioBlitz to Garden Walking Tour
Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows,...

Last-minute appeals fail to stop Carlsbad’s ban on living in vehicles
Groups ask city to consider offering safe parking lots, as others have done

Federal operation takes down alleged Escondido drug ring
The operation initially sparked fear among some in community that federal agents were conducting immigration...

Suspected DUI driver arrested in fatal Pala crash
Investigators said a Chevrolet Tahoe collided head-on with a Mitsubishi Outlander on state Route 76...

Scripps Health announces plan to build new hospital campus in San Marcos
Move will significantly delay building plans at its Mercy hospitals in San Diego and Chula...

As winter turns to spring, San Diego County is still in deep need of rain
Despite last week's storms, the region has recorded only half of its typical seasonal rainfall.

Oceanside OKs $65 million state loan for affordable housing developer
Seagaze project will have 179 studio apartments of 300 square feet or less

Spring Arts Preview 2025: Homegrown Brian Heil thrives as an in-demand ballet dancer
City Ballet of San Diego principal dancer says the dancer's life is hard on the...

Spring Arts Preview 2025: The 10 art exhibits and events we can’t wait to see this season
Check out these exhibits of contemporary art, textiles, 17th-century masterworks, floral displays, comic books and...

Spring Arts Preview 2025: Natalie Gonzalez makes her artistic tribute a reality in adopted hometown
Born in Guadalajara, the local textile artist credits San Diego for making her creative dreams...

Spring Arts Preview 2025: The top 10 theater and opera events to see this season
A classic opera and play, several new musicals, regional premieres and two annual festivals make...

Encinitas social services agency needs to be a better neighbor, council members say
Community Resource Center told to obtain special agreement with city in order to continue receiving...

Outdoors: A worthwhile trip to the beach
The many colors of nature and wildlife collide as birds and crabs scurry for food...

The fetish encounter was to create content for her OnlyFans page. Now she’s charged with murder.
A man who paid a woman for fetish acts in Escondido died after a plastic...

Ham on Wry: Providence, perseverance, existence: One family’s miracle exodus
Parents were able to arrive safely in America during a tumultuous period in history.

Sunny skies forecast for San Diego County this weekend once storm clears
The recent rain storm brought an average of 1 inch of precipitation to communities throughout...

New structure planned for Encinitas State of the City address
Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers, who was elected to his post in November, will give two...

Last big storm of winter slows traffic to a crawl, sends students home early and pelts San Diego County with hail
By Friday morning, 6 inches of snow is expected in the upper reaches of the...

Oceanside considers changes to appeals process; building industry opposed
Remake would allow broader basis for overturning commission's decision

Man who sexually assaulted victims lured through Grindr sentenced to prison
Tobias Bartee posed as another person on the dating app, then attacked the men who...

Encinitas deputy mayor to take two-month leave to care for husband with cancer
Councilmember Joy Lyndes to step away from city and regional meetings

Nonprofits receive $68,000 in grants from church foundation
Kingdom Builder Foundation gives $68,000 to seven area nonprofits for mission work

Community events in San Diego County: From Fiesta de la Cuadrilla to chili cookoff
A sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances,...

Coast Guard rescues migrants from drifting vessel 60 miles off San Diego coast
The boat was found Tuesday morning, and migrants were hoisted aboard a Coast Guard helicopter...

Fairgrounds to resume affordable housing negotiations with Del Mar
Dispute over train tunnel route settled by recent SANDAG decision on possible routes

Heavy rain snarling freeway traffic across much of San Diego County
The system will drop 6 to 12 inches of snow in the mountains above 5,000...

Del Mar Grandstand Stage 2025 concerts to feature Ziggy Marley, Maxwell, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The San Diego County Fair's 2025 Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Corona Grandstand Stage...

30 motorcyclists have bikes impounded following freeway stunt rides
The group did tricks and blocked traffic from Lincoln Park to Solana Beach Saturday

Carlsbad public art project meetings postponed
Statue planned as part of improvements to I-5 underpass at Barrio entrance

Rider dies in ATV crash in Ramona
A rider on an all-terrain vehicle died after the vehicle flipped over and caught fire...

Heavy rain expected across San Diego County until about 9 p.m. Tuesday
The foul weather could prevent people from seeing a total lunar eclipse late Thursday.

Carlsbad approves 5 traffic circles for downtown Barrio neighborhood
Improvements are expected to reduce speeding on residential streets

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Encinitas
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Jupiter Street near North...

Investigators seeking sedan involved in serious San Marcos collision
Deputies are trying to find the driver of a white sedan involved in a collision...

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Escondido
A woman, estimated to be about 60 years old, died after a vehicle struck her...

Escondido council brainstorms priorities: a homeless shelter, repairs, a new flag
The city expects to raise $28 million annually through new sales tax

Train tracks likely to stay on Del Mar bluffs for decades even if another route is added
Current route could remain long after realignment is completed, transit official says

Sharing their story of murder, redemption and forgiveness with youth across the country
Teens visiting Vista court heard from Tony Hicks, who was 14 when he killed Azim...

UCSD Health loans struggling Palomar Health $20 million
Borrowing comes nearly one year after North County medical provider borrowed $25 million from Sharp...

Release of sexually violent predator delayed after Julian housing offer rescinded
A judge on Friday denied Gary Snavely's request to be released without a fixed residence

San Diego inmate accused of killing accomplice in previous prison yard slaying
Tyler Yates is accused of killing Jake Kennedy after the two were already accused of...

Man who hit Carlsbad police officer in head with skateboard sentenced
Kyle McCord attacked Officer Michael McKinney from behind on the night of March 29 at...

Nighttime smuggling attempt stopped after shots disable panga engine
Maritime agents shot and disabled the engine when the panga crew refused to stop Tuesday...

Community events in San Diego County: From Mariachi Festival to Art for All exhibit
A sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances,...

Encinitas appoints Jennifer Campbell to be city manager
Council opts to make interim manager permanent and forgo outside search

Navy wraps up jet crash salvage work in San Diego Bay
The Navy says it has completed its salvage and recovery operations of a wrecked Navy...

Here’s how much rain fell in 30 San Diego County communities before dawn Thursday
A second wave of rain is expected to pass through the county on Thursday night.

Tips sought in theft of jewelry and collectable coins in Ramona winery burglary
The thieves stole stole nearly $15,000 in goods from a residence at the Hatfield Creek...

Elton John Petco Park ‘Curebound’ concert tickets go on sale Friday for general public
The fundraising concert has the potential to be the highest-grossing stadium show in San Diego...

Report of suspicious package in Encinitas deemed to be unfounded
All rail service at the station was halted Thursday morning as deputies checked out the...

The Dish: Check out these four new restaurants, and Lana coming soon
Lana will soon join Rustic Root, Better Buzz, Burger Bench and Taco Stand, and James...

Former Addison chefs are exploring Chinese cuisine and culture at Oceanside’s 24 Suns
Nicholas Webber and Jacob Jordan have turned their longtime pop-up concept into a full-fledged restaurant-bar

Coastal train service to be suspended two weekends this month
Down time allows completion of routine and long-term maintenance work

La Jolla window-cleaning business brings Coastal Clarity to brothers’ career path
David and Chris Kunz, ages 20 and 25, team up to offer window and solar...

First of 3 storms begins dropping much-needed rain across San Diego County
By the time it leaves Friday, it could drop more than 1 inch of rain...

Witnesses and phone data lead to suspect in North County fires
The Lilac fire, which forced middle-of-the-night evacuations, burned near Bonsall just after midnight Jan. 21

1 dead after train and vehicle collide in Escondido
The incident was reported just before 1:10 p.m. near the intersection of Enterprise Street and...

Del Mar asks to renew fairgrounds housing negotiations after spat over train tunnel
Fair board suspended talks because of city's position on proposed tunnel

Late winter storm to hit San Diego County with rain and snow Wednesday
Coastal areas could get half an inch of rain or more, and Mount Laguna could...

Review: Funny and smart ‘Constitution’ starkly shows the flaws of 237-year-old document
North Coast Repertory Theatre is presenting the San Diego premiere of the most-produced play in...

San Diego’s self-described ‘king of coke’ sentenced for trafficking drugs, recruiting cartel hitmen
Prosecutors said Rudy Silva was a prolific drug trafficker who ordered a cartel 'sicario' to...

Gray fox injured in brush fire returned to the wild after rehab in Ramona
The gray fox was released back into the wild in Orange County on Monday after...

Stolen car carrying six teens crashes into Camp Pendleton barriers after chase
The teens were taken to hospitals with unknown injuries after the crash, police said