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Phil Diehl
Phil Diehl has been a reporter and editor in North County since 1989, and has written about city government, education, health care, military issues, nuclear power and more. He was the night city editor for the North County Times for about five years until it was purchased by The San Diego Union-Tribune. A graduate of West Virginia University, he began his newspaper career at the Parkersburg Sentinel in West Virginia. He lives in Carlsbad.
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It will now be easier for Oceanside City Council to overturn Planning Commission votes
City staff says 'de novo' hearings will save time and simplify procedures for hearing appeals

Small plane carrying six crashes off the coast of Sunset Cliffs
Authorities said a Cessna went down in the ocean Sunday around 12:44 p.m.

Railroad’s failing retaining wall near Mission Bay needs emergency repairs
Work could cost $15 million to fix part of double-track section completed in 2020

Oceanside approves FY ’26 city budget with an eye on KOCT
City Council worries about losing grant money while facing large capital projects

El Centro Médico Tri-City vota para asociarse con Sharp Healthcare
La decisión concluye las negociaciones que comenzaron con UCSD Health en 2023

Los residentes de Oceanside luchan contra el plan de construir viviendas unifamiliares cerca de la I-5 y la 78
La densidad y el tráfico del desarrollo perturbarían el vecindario semi rural de Fire Mountain, dicen los opositores

Federal money allocated to finish key Oceanside shoreline study
Congressman Levin says long-awaited project will conclude in 2026 with recommendation for sand replenishment project

Tri-City Medical Center votes to partner with Sharp Healthcare
Decision concludes negotiations that began with UCSD Health in 2023

Se adjudica contrato para duplicar la vía de otro segmento del ferrocarril del Condado Norte
El segundo juego de rieles permitirá un servicio de trenes más rápido y frecuente, afirman funcionarios de transporte

Appeal fails to stop Oceanside’s 6-story apartment building
Residents of nearby senior community worry about parking, traffic, views

Contract awarded to double-track another segment of North County railroad
Second set of rails allows faster, more frequent train service, transportation officials say

Oceanside residents fight plan to build single-family homes near I-5 and 78
Development's density, traffic would upset older Fire Mountain neighborhood, opponents say

New ladder fire truck, more police in Carlsbad’s balanced budget
Council adds money for trail maintenance, agrees to reconsider Kelly Drive roundabout

Oceanside overturns approval of Eddie Jones warehouse project
City Council majority sides with residents fighting project on industrial site near city airport

Oceanside reverses decision to fly Pride flag at City Hall
Councilmember says pressure led him to switch his vote on tough topic. 'I have been wrestling with this.'

‘Don’t change course:’ San Diego County leaders celebrate a drop in homelessness
This year's point-in-time count did raise questions, including why numbers are up in East County's largest city.

Una nueva opción para vías de tren peligrosas y con acantilados: déjenlas donde están
Los estudios ambientales tardarán tres años antes de que la junta de SANDAG elija la alternativa preferida.

Burnt end of Oceanside pier could stay dark 2 more years
City talking with restaurant's former tenant about possible redesign of buildings

Las estadísticas muestran que rotondas del norte del condado de San Diego tienen un bajo rendimiento
“Obviamente, a los conductores ebrios les cuesta transitar por las rotondas”

New option for imperiled, bluff-top train tracks: Leave them where they are
Environmental studies will take 3 years before SANDAG board picks preferred alternative

After fuss over Women’s History Month, Carlsbad City Council to review its proclamation policy
Current policy prohibits proclamations for matters of a political or religious nature

Public art element considered for Carlsbad’s Veterans Memorial Park
Three concepts presented by Napa artist known for large-scale commissions across the United States

Dos proyectos traerán 562 apartamentos y más comercios al centro de Oceanside
El renacimiento de la reurbanización continúa a lo largo de Mission Avenue, mientras la ciudad apunta a la escasez de viviendas

Local stats show North County roundabouts perform poorly
City blames DUIs for surge in collisions since traffic control devices were installed.

La arena y la falta de vivienda entre las prioridades presupuestarias de Oceanside
Se esperan mayores ingresos provenientes de impuestos sobre ventas y propiedades

Carlsbad abre una ventana para nuevos restaurantes con autoservicio
Tras 27 años de prohibición, el Ayuntamiento estudiará permisos para ubicaciones individuales

Oceanside upholds approval of Olive Park affordable housing project
Residents lose fight for second access road to 199 apartments near Sprinter station.

Pride flag to fly at Oceanside City Hall in June for first time
Facing shouts and lurid allegations, City Council votes to draft resolution

Sand, homelessness among Oceanside’s budget priorities
Increased revenue expected from sales and property taxes

Carlsbad opens a window for new drive-thru restaurants
After 27-year ban, City Council will consider permits for individual locations

Two projects will bring 562 apartments, more retail to downtown Oceanside
Redevelopment renaissance continues along Mission Avenue, as city takes aim at housing shortage

Carlsbad puts brakes on Tamarack roundabout, will reconsider another
City Council decides intersection's proposed remake is too expensive, unpopular with residents

Trenes de pasajeros suspendidos por trabajos en vías en San Clemente
La reposición de playas, la reparación de revestimientos y la construcción de muros podrían demorar hasta seis semanas.

enger trains suspended for work on tracks at San Clemente
Beach replenishment, revetment repairs and wall construction could take up to 6 weeks

Las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado de Carlsbad aumentarán un 49% en 3 años
El personal dice que la ciudad debe trasladar los costos más altos del agua y el mantenimiento.

El incendio de una casa en Dulzura envía a cuatro personas al hospital con heridas
Las cuatro personas fueron trasladadas a un hospital para recibir atención médica.

Los dueños de embarcaciones de Oceanside no pagan los servicios públicos pero eso está a punto de cambiar
Los empleados de la ciudad dicen que prefieren una tarifa plana

Oceanside boaters don’t pay for utilities. That’s about to change.
City staffers say flat rate preferred as electricity and water meter installations would be too costly

Carlsbad water and sewer rates to climb 49% in 3 years
Staff says city must along higher costs of water and maintenance

Dulzura house fire sends four to hospital with injuries
A firefighter was among those injured Sunday morning in a blaze at a home in Dulzura in East County

NRG dona terrenos para la expansión del criadero de peces Hubbs-SeaWorld en Carlsbad
Organización sin fines de lucro obtiene 6,4 acres en la costa norte de la laguna Agua Hedionda en Carlsbad

Oceanside approves using drones to respond to 911 calls
System can launch in seconds to provide more information, faster, on emergency calls

NRG donates land for expansion of Hubbs-SeaWorld fish hatchery in Carlsbad
Nonprofit gets 6.4 acres on northern shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad

Los conductores de autobús del norte del condado de San Diego reciben avisos de despido
La mayoría, si no todos, los empleados serán contratados por el nuevo programa de gestión interna del distrito de tránsito.

North County bus drivers get layoff notices in advance of transition
Most, if not all, will be hired by transit district's new in-house management program

Carlsbad to get seaside property in deal with 2 utility companies
Negotiations conclude settlement reached in 2014 between city, SDG&E and Cabrillo Power

Emergency work authorized for San Diego County’s only coastal rail route
Parts of proposal delayed; permits approved to replenish sand and restore riprap at San Clemente

Desarrollador construirá 36 viviendas en parcela de Oceanside en la I-5 y la Ruta 78
Vecinos preocupados por los efectos del proyecto en el tráfico, el , el valor de las propiedades y más

Los comisionados de Oceanside afirman que las revisiones propuestas a la apelación son “ofensivas”
El Ayuntamiento propone ampliar los temas examinados antes de revocar las decisiones del órgano asesor

Oceanside commissioners say proposed appeal revisions are ‘offensive’
City Council suggests expansion of issues examined before overturning advisory body's decisions

Oceanside considera nuevas protecciones para residentes en alquileres
El personal municipal redactará 'ordenanzas de urgencia' para salvaguardar los derechos de los inquilinos

Developer to build 36 homes on Oceanside parcel at I-5 and Route 78
Neighbors concerned about project's effects on traffic, access, property values and more

La Comisión Costera aprueba una subvención de $1.8 millones para el proyecto de arena de Oceanside
El dinero financiará los estudios de referencia necesarios para iniciar la reposición de Re:Beach y actualizar el programa costero.

Sand dunes return to South Carlsbad State Beach
Parks department pleased with success of trial program started in October 2022

Oceanside considers new protections for residents in rentals
City staff will draft 'urgency ordinances' to safeguard tenants' rights

Coastal Commission approves $1.8 million grant for Oceanside sand project
Money will pay for baseline studies needed to start Re:Beach replenishment and update coastal program

Impulsan plan de estabilidad de vivienda para inquilinos de Oceanside
La propuesta de los del Ayuntamiento limitaría los aumentos de alquiler y fortalecería los derechos de los inquilinos

Biggest beach sand restoration yet planned by SANDAG
The proposal would produce triple the volume of a 2012 regional replenishment and cost 10 times as much.

Se planean más obras para la conexión ferroviaria de San Clemente con San Diego
La agencia de tránsito agregará arena y rocas para proteger las vías de la erosión de las playas.

Mixed-use Carlsbad project gets thumbs up despite parking concerns
A density bonus law allows 23 apartments and ground-floor retail shops on a half-acre lot.

More work planned for San Clemente’s railroad link with San Diego
Transit agency to add sand and revetment rock to protect tracks from eroding beaches.

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

Oceanside tomará medidas enérgicas contra los vendedores ambulantes ilegales
Street sales have proliferated since pandemic, raising health concerns for code enforcement officers

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

Carlsbad considera legalizar la presencia de perros en los parques de la ciudad
Los perros están prohibidos, con correa o sin ella, aunque la policía dice que la ley rara vez se aplica.

La policía de Oceanside considera usar drones como primeros auxilios
Las cámaras aéreas controladas a distancia llegarían rápidamente al lugar para proporcionar información crítica, dice el informe.

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

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

Oceanside solicita una subvención estatal de 21 millones de dólares para un proyecto de restauración de arena
El grupo de residentes apoya la solicitud, pero dice que es necesario reponer la playa antes

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

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

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

Oceanside aprueba un préstamo estatal de 65 millones de dólares para un desarrollador de viviendas accesibles
El proyecto Seagaze tendrá 179 apartamentos tipo estudio de 300 pies cuadrados o meno

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

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

Las apelaciones de último minuto no logran detener la prohibición de vivir en vehículos en Carlsbad
Organizaciones piden a la ciudad considerar ofrecer estacionamientos seguros, como lo han hecho otras.

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

El recinto ferial reanudará las negociaciones de vivienda accesible con Del Mar
La disputa sobre la ruta del túnel ferroviario se resolvió con la reciente decisión de SANDAG sobre posibles rutas

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

Las vías del tren probablemente permanecerán en los acantilados de Del Mar durante décadas
“Yo suponía que las íbamos a trasladar, lo que significaba una ruta, en un lugar”

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

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

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

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

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

Del Mar pide renovar negociaciones para la construcción de un recinto ferial tras disputa por el túnel ferroviario
La junta de la feria suspendió las conversaciones debido a la posición de la ciudad sobre el túnel propuesto

El servicio de trenes costeros se suspenderá dos fines de semana este mes
El tiempo de inactividad permite completar trabajos de mantenimiento de rutina y a largo plazo

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

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

La junta de SANDAG aprueba un “reinicio” para el propuesto túnel ferroviario de Del Mar
Se emitirá un nuevo aviso y los documentos ambientales podrían tardar tres años en completarse

NCTD needs to replace Sprinter train fleet early. Where will it get $351 million?
Funding to address maintenance issues could face challenges under new federal istration

SANDAG board approves ‘reset’ for proposed Del Mar train tunnel
New notice will be issued, environmental documents could require 3 years to complete

‘It’s not a matter of if’: Carlsbad increases spending for wildfire mitigation efforts
City also approves opening libraries on Sundays for the first time in five years

Dredging gets underway this week at Carlsbad lagoon
Agua Hedionda sand will replenish beaches from Pine Avenue to Cannon Road

Finaliza la demolición de los edificios dañados por el incendio en el muelle de Oceanside
Los costos hasta ahora rondan los $2 millones, las reparaciones podrían comenzar en 2027

Demolition finished for fire-damaged buildings on Oceanside Pier
Costs so far near $2 million, repairs could begin in 2027

Uno de los tres sitios propuestos para las dunas ha sido eliminado del proyecto de la playa de Oceanside
Ubicación de Roberts Cottages descartada después de la oposición de los residentes al proyecto

Grupo demanda al condado de San Diego por vuelos comerciales en el aeropuerto de Carlsbad
El grupo afirma que un contrato de arrendamiento de dos años aprobado el 8 de enero

Oceanside to allow retail cannabis sales and to offer 4 licenses
City Council also agrees to switch from lottery to merit-based selection system