North County

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 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

Crews begin removing once-popular Escondido playground from Grape Day Park
Vinehenge was installed in 2004, and inspections have found it unsafe to use

Ocean inlet to San Elijo Lagoon reopened, at least temporarily
Larger sand removal project awaiting arrival of aquatic dredging equipment

Encinitas revenue for current fiscal year looking better than expected
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’
Dance concerts in San Diego and Escondido will also include the premiere of Elizabeth Wistrich's...

Outdoors: Seeing a common yellowthroat not that common
Trying to catch a photo of the bird takes patience and desire to visit wet...

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

Man arrested in connection with Lilac, Pala fires
Collectively, officials said these fires burned about 100 acres and prompted hundreds of evacuations

Current phase of controversial Santa Fe Drive project nears completion in Encinitas
Monitoring of traffic conditions will start later this spring, city employees say

Man arrested in North County on suspicion of arson
Officials arrested the man after responding to a brush fire near the Santa Margarita River...

From her family’s dining room table to documenting a Luiseño band’s path toward recognition in her book
In her 2024 book, “Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgement and the San Luis Rey Band...

Levin urges fight against Social Security cuts in Oceanside appearance
Reports state agency could face 50% staffing cutback

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

Bonita man sentenced for girl’s fatal fentanyl overdose
Marcus Ray Chavez gave the 15-year-old counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in exchange for sex, and...

San Diego man sentenced in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Denny Bhakta was convicted of more than two dozen securities fraud, bank fraud and money...

The Dish: Check out these five new restaurants in San Diego County
In this week's dining news, Origen, Buca di Beppo, Chef Jun, Urban Plates and Urth...

KAABOO goes kablooey: Music fest at Del Mar Fairgrounds canceled for second year in a row
The upscale music festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds has been dark since 2019. KAABOO...

Ham on Wry: Step into nature’s playground
Save money by skipping the zoo and having the grandkids watch wildlife in the backyard.

Community events in San Diego County: From Spring Chick Day to desert walks
A sneak peek at street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community...

Man dies after falling into medical distress in Vista Jail
James Pittman, a 46-year-old Oceanside resident, died after he went into medical distress in his...

Encinitas Council votes to turn Quail Gardens Drive property into a park
Project could receive upwards of $3.1 million in funding

San Diego man in burning car in Temecula threw hammer before deputies shot him, video shows
Sheriff's body-worn camera footage was released Tuesday of the Jan. 8 encounter with Christian Alejandro...

Playwrights Projects marks 40th year of fostering young writers
Freelance director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg will helm productions of three youth-written plays at Saturday's festival

Temperatures are expected to hit the 80s along the San Diego County coast
The region will turn sharply cooler on Friday, and very light rain might fall inland...

‘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

Man sentenced in murder of Escondido victim found in car trunk
Adrian Darren Bonar, 34, was found in the trunk of an abandoned car in Anaheim...

‘I don’t want to die’: Cal Fire captain’s killing was captured on doorbell camera, according to arrest warrant
The arrest warrant for Yolanda Marodi reveals the suspect may have fled into Mexico

Reported shooting near Grant Hill elementary school forces campus lockdown
The shooting was reported around 1:20 p.m. near 30th and Market streets, and one person...

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

Border Patrol traffic stop on I-5 yields $1 million worth of cocaine
Agents found 55 packages hidden in the floorboard near the San Clemente Border Patrol station

Two hit by car at Del Mar park when driver, 88, hits gas by mistake
Two people were taken to a hospital after being struck at Powerhouse Park on Sunday

Millions of ranunculus expected to bloom this spring at The Flower Fields; opening day is March 1
The Giant Tecolote Ranunculus at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch attract more than 250,000...

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

Encinitas Council seeks change in direction for Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission
Two newcomers appointed to seven-member advisory board

Fund established to help family of slain Cal Fire/Riverside captain
Capt. Rebecca Marodi was found fatally stabbed Feb. 17.

The most-produced play in America opens Saturday in its San Diego premiere
Heidi Schreck's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' examines the fragility of women's rights in...

Roundabouts, wider sidewalks underway on Escondido’s Grand Avenue
Months-long construction presents challenges for merchants on once-busy street

Proposed ‘mature tree’ protection ordinance headed to Encinitas City Council
Document won Planning Commission backing Thursday night, with some proposed modifications

Blurring the lines between art and architecture with his fluid sculptures
Dan “Nuge” Nguyen needed a creative outlet. Actually, he says he found himself “desperately searching...

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

Sabre Springs parents plead not guilty to killing 16-month-old son
Jamar and Helena Branch face a life behind bars in connection to the Nov. 6...

Retired Oceanside nurse publishes book of poetry about beauty of nature and relationships
Julie Marie Swanson reflects on fleeting moments in her book of poetry, 'Webs and Irises'

Pet of the week: Kitty named Zoup looking for a new home
12-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat is waiting to be adopted at Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Brewery Rowe: Diversity celebrated in San Diego’s beer industry
Also this week, Girl Scout cookies 'on tap," beer events and and Quick Sips,...

Rock Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone goes beyond The Zombies. ‘It all began in 1964,’ he says.
The 79-year-old English singer made his U.S. concert debut in 1964 with The Zombies. His...

Community events in San Diego County: From Bird Festival to Dog Show
A sneak peek at San Diego-area events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art...

Good Samaritan saves litter of pug puppies found in Taco Bell trash bin
The seven surviving puppies will be made ready for adoption Friday at the Helen Woodward...

Escondido pivots on temporary library site, seeks new mall suite
Officials discovered that more than 70 vendors already occupied initial suite at North County Mall

Encinitas fire station employees to temporarily relocate to Pacific View Arts Center property
New modular building will house firefighters, who were forced by earthquake safety concerns to move...

San Diego will be dry into March, and it’s going to get hot
A high pressure system will begin to push temperatures more than 10 degrees above average...

Parents arrested after child dies from alleged neglect, malnourishment
The 16-month-old toddler died soon after arriving at a hospital last year underweight and underfed,...

Oceanside police chief to hold community listening sessions
Oceanside Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos invited the community to speak with him directly about their...

One of 3 proposed sites for dunes dropped from Oceanside beach project
Roberts Cottages location nixed after residents oppose restoration

Off-duty Cal Fire captain fatally stabbed in Ramona home
Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found with several stab wounds Monday night at a home on...

After 19 accidents, Encinitas considers safety changes at roundabout
Collisions reported at Coast Highway 101 intersection, most involving DUI drivers at night

Oceanside police officer involved in crash after Vice Presidential detail
The motorcycle officer had completed an assignment on Vice President JD Vance's detail when the...

Group sues San Diego County over commercial flights at Carlsbad airport
The group claims a two-year lease the board approved Jan. 8 with American Airlines violates...

‘Top Chef’ alum Claudette Zepeda is ready to cook for San Diego again
The Imperial Beach native will soon open the 60-seat Leu Leu restaurant-lounge in Leucadia

Two veterans talk about their mission leading Brother Benno’s, helping the poor and homeless
What 'walking the walk' looks like for two veterans bringing military experience to a different...

Oceanside considers expanding shelter, homeless services
City updating its strategic plan for helping the unsheltered

North County Mall recommended as temporary site for Escondido library
44-year-old library will close for about a year for construction project

No relief in sight as San Diego continues second driest rainy season on record
A Pacific storm swirling off Canada is expected to stay far to the north, denying...

Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension for San Diego County
Holders of permits can incinerate debris with permission beginning Monday morning when conditions allow

La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘3 Summers’ to offer more human look at Lincoln, Douglass
The world premiere musical by Joe DiPietro, Daniel J. Watts and Crystal Monee Hall will...

Outdoors: Anza-Borrego’s palm groves beckon to be explored
Some of these palm groves scattered throughout the arid landscape are easy to reach by...

Up in the sky, watching planes led her to a career in engineering
As a little girl growing up in Flint, Mich., Jasmine LeFlore used to watch the...

WWII Marine Corps hero honored with plaque at Mt. Soledad
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II's most decorated Marines, received the Medal...

Ham on Wry: Getting lost in translation
Some people question if Brooklynese is actually a language, suggesting it’s closer to an accent.

Encinitas council rejects opponents’ appeals of controversial Quail Meadows project
Saying they did so under extreme 'duress,' council allows controversial development to proceed for now

28 music festivals coming to Southern California in 2025
From Wonderfront to Coachella and from Gator by the Bay to the San Diego Tijuana...

Community events in San Diego County: From Fido Fest to Fungus Fair
A sneak peek at street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community...

San Diego County records fourth teen flu death
Total exceeds COVID-19 pandemic's teen death toll

San Diego County’s seasonal rainfall remains far below normal despite Thursday’s drenching
The region was getting drenched Thursday by an atmospheric river — a column of moisture...

Man arrested on suspicion of trying to kidnap child walking to Escondido school
The child was walking to Pioneer Elementary Wednesday when the driver tried to pull the...

New recommendations released for train tunnel route through Del Mar
SANDAG again narrows options; board could choose one on Feb. 28

Check out Oceanside's new tiki bar
Also this week, Sammy's does heart-shaped pizzas, Puesto has a new creative chef and Pechanga's...

Four very different San Diego concerts you won’t want to miss this week
Michael Shannon's two well-deserved Oscar nominations did not result in victories, but the veteran actor...

San Diego arts roundup: Oceanside film festival returns
Also this week, the Harlem Quartet in La Jolla, David Gray in Valley Center and...

Police investigating after body found in dirt lot in north Oceanside
The victim was found dead early Tuesday afternoon on Foussat Road north of state Route...

Heaviest rain of three-day storm has yet to hit San Diego County
Through Friday, between 1 inch and 2.5 inches of rain are expected at the coast...

Man who gunned down Oceanside police officer in 2006 resentenced after change in law
Meki Gaono was 17 when he killed Officer Dan Bessant, 25. His case got a...

Compromise wins approval for long-opposed Oceanside warehouse
Developer agrees to reduce truck docks for Eddie Jones project near airport

Encinitas Traffic Commission recommends changes to 5-way, Leucadia intersection
Proposal will require City Council approval, plans also call for community meeting

Woman allegedly shoots man in jaw while ‘playing around’ with gun in Bonsall
A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of a negligent discharge of a firearm and...

Pet of the week: High-energy shepherd mix pup wants to get exercising
A 1-year-old Shepherd mix, named Garlic Girl is awaiting adoption at the Rancho Coastal Humane...

Heaviest rainfall this winter and potential floods forecast for San Diego County
The storm is expected to bring about 2 inches of rain to northern and southern...