In Bonita, everyone loves the Glarfs. Now they’re back after a rehab. By Linda Mcintosh April 1, 2025 at 6:03 a.m. 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 By Teri Figueroa March 31, 2025 at 7:13 p.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 31, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 31, 2025 at 12:37 p.m. Forecasters say the wind could gust nearly 30 mph during Tuesday night's game against Cleveland.
Helicopter makes emergency landing on roadway near Escondido By Alex Riggins March 30, 2025 at 5:42 p.m. No injuries were reported after the private aircraft experienced engine problems
More officers coming to short-staffed Carlsbad Police Department By Phil Diehl March 30, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. Chief says more employees needed immediately to reduce response times and clear investigations
Outdoors: Font’s Point a must-see destination By Ernie Cowan March 30, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. 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 By Barbara Henry March 30, 2025 at 9:49 a.m. More deputies, storm drain improvements on mayo's wish list for new fiscal year
Oceanside to crack down on illegal sidewalk vendors By Phil Diehl March 30, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. Street sales have proliferated since pandemic, raising health concerns for code enforcement officers
Ham on Wry: When workouts aren’t working out By Irv Erdos March 28, 2025 at 11:11 p.m. 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 By Pam Kragen March 31, 2025 at 10:42 a.m. 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 By Paul Sisson March 27, 2025 at 7:03 p.m. Palomar denies working competitive pact with UC San Diego Health
Oceanside requests $21 million state grant for sand restoration project By Phil Diehl March 27, 2025 at 5:39 p.m. Residents' group supports application, but say beach replenishment is needed sooner
Sugar Sweet Farm wins approval for agricultural permit, but not goat yoga classes By Barbara Henry March 28, 2025 at 2:57 a.m. 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 By Linda Mcintosh March 28, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. 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 By Caleb Lunetta March 27, 2025 at 10:57 a.m. 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 By Linda Mcintosh March 27, 2025 at 2:01 p.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 25, 2025 at 5:04 p.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 25, 2025 at 4:24 p.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 25, 2025 at 1:50 p.m. 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 By Jeff McDonald March 24, 2025 at 6:36 p.m. Nonprofit rescinds offer to interim CEO Richard Gentry in light of cash-flow problems
Oceanside police considering using drones as first responders By Phil Diehl March 24, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 24, 2025 at 5:55 p.m. 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 By Paul Sisson March 23, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. Five years later, telemedicine remains strong but staffing challenges remain
Encinitas needs to return to the basics, mayor declares in annual address By Barbara Henry March 23, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. 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 By Tammy Murga March 22, 2025 at 5:32 p.m. The 13th annual festival featured dance and song performances, authentic food and CHamoru language lessons
Sugar Sweet Farm seeks Encinitas permit for agricultural activities By Barbara Henry March 24, 2025 at 9:04 a.m. 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 By Linda Mcintosh March 21, 2025 at 4:12 p.m. 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 By City News Service March 21, 2025 at 2:03 p.m. 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 By Kristina Davis March 21, 2025 at 10:42 a.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 21, 2025 at 4:20 p.m. Plan failed to consider less environmentally damaging alternatives, state staffers say
New Village Arts’ ‘La Havana Madrid’ remembers legendary Chicago nightclub of the 1960s By David L. Coddon March 21, 2025 at 6:03 a.m. 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 By Barbara Henry March 31, 2025 at 8:33 p.m. 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 By Linda Mcintosh March 21, 2025 at 12:02 p.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 19, 2025 at 4:08 p.m. Groups ask city to consider offering safe parking lots, as others have done
Federal operation takes down alleged Escondido drug ring By Alex Riggins March 18, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. The operation initially sparked fear among some in community that federal agents were conducting immigration...
Suspected DUI driver arrested in fatal Pala crash By Caleb Lunetta March 17, 2025 at 3:04 p.m. 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 By Paul Sisson March 17, 2025 at 5:28 p.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 17, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 17, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. 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 By Marcia Luttrell March 16, 2025 at 5:25 a.m. 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 By Pam Kragen March 18, 2025 at 10:13 a.m. 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 By Seth Combs March 16, 2025 at 5:03 a.m. 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 By Pam Kragen March 20, 2025 at 9:46 a.m. 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 By Barbara Henry March 16, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Community Resource Center told to obtain special agreement with city in order to continue receiving...
Outdoors: A worthwhile trip to the beach By Ernie Cowan March 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. 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. By Teri Figueroa April 1, 2025 at 11:06 a.m. 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 By Irv Erdos March 14, 2025 at 7:09 p.m. 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 By Caleb Lunetta March 14, 2025 at 4:22 p.m. 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 By Barbara Henry March 14, 2025 at 11:44 a.m. 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 Gary Robbins March 14, 2025 at 5:23 p.m. By Friday morning, 6 inches of snow is expected in the upper reaches of the...
Oceanside considers changes to appeals process; building industry opposed By Phil Diehl March 13, 2025 at 4:29 p.m. Remake would allow broader basis for overturning commission's decision
Man who sexually assaulted victims lured through Grindr sentenced to prison By City News Service March 13, 2025 at 4:11 p.m. 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 By Barbara Henry March 13, 2025 at 2:56 p.m. Councilmember Joy Lyndes to step away from city and regional meetings
Nonprofits receive $68,000 in grants from church foundation By Linda Mcintosh March 14, 2025 at 9:26 a.m. 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 By Linda Mcintosh March 13, 2025 at 10:37 p.m. 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 By Caleb Lunetta March 12, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. The boat was found Tuesday morning, and migrants were hoisted aboard a Coast Guard helicopter...
Fairgrounds to resume affordable housing negotiations with Del Mar By Phil Diehl March 12, 2025 at 9:56 a.m. Dispute over train tunnel route settled by recent SANDAG decision on possible routes
Heavy rain snarling freeway traffic across much of San Diego County By Gary Robbins March 13, 2025 at 1:49 p.m. 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 By George Varga March 12, 2025 at 9:59 a.m. 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 By City News Service March 11, 2025 at 2:16 p.m. The group did tricks and blocked traffic from Lincoln Park to Solana Beach Saturday
Carlsbad public art project meetings postponed By Phil Diehl March 10, 2025 at 5:07 p.m. Statue planned as part of improvements to I-5 underpass at Barrio entrance
Rider dies in ATV crash in Ramona By City News Service March 10, 2025 at 6:33 p.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 11, 2025 at 3:46 p.m. The foul weather could prevent people from seeing a total lunar eclipse late Thursday.
Carlsbad approves 5 traffic circles for downtown Barrio neighborhood By Phil Diehl March 10, 2025 at 5:02 a.m. Improvements are expected to reduce speeding on residential streets
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Encinitas By Paul Sisson March 10, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Jupiter Street near North...
Investigators seeking sedan involved in serious San Marcos collision By Paul Sisson March 10, 2025 at 6:16 a.m. Deputies are trying to find the driver of a white sedan involved in a collision...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Escondido By Paul Sisson March 10, 2025 at 10:21 a.m. 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 By Gary Warth March 9, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 10, 2025 at 5:19 p.m. 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 By Teri Figueroa March 8, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Teens visiting Vista court heard from Tony Hicks, who was 14 when he killed Azim...
UCSD Health loans struggling Palomar Health $20 million By Paul Sisson March 7, 2025 at 6:58 p.m. 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 By Christian Martinez March 8, 2025 at 8:31 a.m. 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 By Caleb Lunetta March 7, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. 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 By City News Service March 7, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. Kyle McCord attacked Officer Michael McKinney from behind on the night of March 29 at...
Nighttime smuggling attempt stopped after shots disable panga engine By Caleb Lunetta March 7, 2025 at 10:09 a.m. 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 By Linda Mcintosh March 11, 2025 at 1:41 p.m. A sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances,...
Encinitas appoints Jennifer Campbell to be city manager By Barbara Henry March 7, 2025 at 12:39 p.m. Council opts to make interim manager permanent and forgo outside search
Navy wraps up jet crash salvage work in San Diego Bay By Karen Kucher March 9, 2025 at 3:38 a.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 7, 2025 at 7:43 a.m. 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 By City News Service March 6, 2025 at 2:13 p.m. 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 By George Varga March 7, 2025 at 6:58 p.m. 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 By Karen Kucher March 6, 2025 at 10:49 a.m. 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 By Pam Kragen March 12, 2025 at 7:03 p.m. 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 By Pam Kragen March 12, 2025 at 7:04 p.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 6, 2025 at 10:43 a.m. Down time allows completion of routine and long-term maintenance work
La Jolla window-cleaning business brings Coastal Clarity to brothers’ career path By Noah Lyons March 5, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. 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 Gary Robbins March 6, 2025 at 12:20 p.m. 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 By Teri Figueroa March 5, 2025 at 10:49 a.m. 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 By Christian Martinez March 4, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. 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 By Phil Diehl March 10, 2025 at 5:27 p.m. 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 By Gary Robbins March 3, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. 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 By Pam Kragen March 4, 2025 at 2:13 p.m. 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 By Alex Riggins March 3, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. 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 By Caleb Lunetta March 3, 2025 at 7:51 p.m. 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 By City News Service March 3, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. The teens were taken to hospitals with unknown injuries after the crash, police said
Crews begin removing once-popular Escondido playground from Grape Day Park By Gary Warth March 3, 2025 at 5:01 a.m. Vinehenge was installed in 2004, and inspections have found it unsafe to use
Ocean inlet to San Elijo Lagoon reopened, at least temporarily By Barbara Henry March 3, 2025 at 7:03 a.m. Larger sand removal project awaiting arrival of aquatic dredging equipment
Encinitas revenue for current fiscal year looking better than expected By Barbara Henry March 4, 2025 at 9:53 a.m. Mid-year assessment found sales tax figures down, but cannabis taxes and other revenue higher than...
Dramatic roles and demanding challenges inspire City Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake II’ By Marcia Luttrell March 2, 2025 at 6:02 a.m. Dance concerts in San Diego and Escondido will also include the premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich's...