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A quiet daily curation of North County & San Diego journalism, legislative dispatches, and public hearing filings — linking directly to local reporters and primary city records. Una selección diaria de periodismo local, anuncios legislativos y audiencias públicas del Norte del Condado y San Diego — con enlaces directos a las fuentes originales.
Pendleton fire tops 2,000 acres; I-5 closed again Pendleton fire tops 2,000 acres; I-5 closed again
Transportation choices shape your commute, street safety and what it costs to get around Oceanside. Las decisiones de transporte afectan su trayecto diario, la seguridad en las calles y el costo de moverse por Oceanside.
North County & Regional Dispatches Reportes del Norte del Condado y la Región
Independent local journalism, major local employers & official state district announcements Periodismo local independiente, economía regional y anuncios legislativosSolana Beach says plastics out, bees and chickens in Solana Beach says plastics out, bees and chickens in
False confessions play a big role in wrongful convictions. One photographer's lens examines how they False confessions play a big role in wrongful convictions. One photographer's lens examines how they
Encinitas officials detail storm season prep ahead of El Niño Encinitas officials detail storm season prep ahead of El Niño
Oaxacan festival postponed second year in a row because of immigration crackdown Oaxacan festival postponed second year in a row because of immigration crackdown
VOSD Podcast: Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward VOSD Podcast: Midway Rising Week with Chris Ward
Developer appeals rejection of San Elijo Hills condo project Developer appeals rejection of San Elijo Hills condo project
This landmark California brewery was slated for closure: Instead it’s returning to its roots This landmark California brewery was slated for closure: Instead it’s returning to its roots
San Diego lawmakers oppose data center concept at NAVWAR campus San Diego lawmakers oppose data center concept at NAVWAR campus
Commentary: Carlsbad is a beach town, not a big town Commentary: Carlsbad is a beach town, not a big town
Firefighters battle 2,080-acre Henderson Fire at Camp Pendleton Firefighters battle 2,080-acre Henderson Fire at Camp Pendleton
Judge orders release of City College student detained by federal immigration officers Judge orders release of City College student detained by federal immigration officers
India-born spice maker brings Bengaluru flavors to Solana Beach India-born spice maker brings Bengaluru flavors to Solana Beach
Assemblymember Boerner Secures $1 Million for Free Senior Transportation Program Assemblymember Boerner Secures $1 Million for Free Senior Transportation Program
Should California Change How It Does Recall Elections? Should California Change How It Does Recall Elections?
Your next holiday customer could be reading The Coast News Your next holiday customer could be reading The Coast News
Stone’s former CEO Greg Koch talks about plans for bistro Stone’s former CEO Greg Koch talks about plans for bistro
County to Hold Annual Disabled Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 20 County to Hold Annual Disabled Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 20
Election 2026: City Council candidates questionnaire Election 2026: City Council candidates questionnaire
Día de los Muertos Returns to Oceanside for Its 25th Year Día de los Muertos Returns to Oceanside for Its 25th Year
Trump demanda a California por acusaciones de que personas no ciudadanas se registran para votar Trump demanda a California por acusaciones de que personas no ciudadanas se registran para votar
‘Wild West of real estate.’ Encinitas mobile home park residents fight for rent protections ‘Wild West of real estate.’ Encinitas mobile home park residents fight for rent protections
How are North County’s San Diego County Board of Supervisors candidates different? We asked. How are North County’s San Diego County Board of Supervisors candidates different? We asked.
San Diego County: Register to Vote by Oct. 19 for a Mail Ballot for November San Diego County: Register to Vote by Oct. 19 for a Mail Ballot for November
Escondido’s new fall tradition: Gather on Grand Escondido’s new fall tradition: Gather on Grand
‘We need housing.’ Coastal Commission picks 120 townhomes over park on prime Carlsbad land ‘We need housing.’ Coastal Commission picks 120 townhomes over park on prime Carlsbad land
A COVID-era program’s end meant hundreds of San Diegans lose housing. They won a reprieve A COVID-era program’s end meant hundreds of San Diegans lose housing. They won a reprieve
The Old Globe’s ‘Globe For All’ Tour Performs At Oceanside Public Library The Old Globe’s ‘Globe For All’ Tour Performs At Oceanside Public Library
Encinitas aprueba enviar a personas sin hogar al South Bay tras enfrentamiento con concejal de Encinitas aprueba enviar a personas sin hogar al South Bay tras enfrentamiento con concejal de
Midway Rising May Not Create 2,000 ‘Net-New’ Affordable Homes Midway Rising May Not Create 2,000 ‘Net-New’ Affordable Homes
Rachel’s remnants bring heavy rain, winds, surf to North County Rachel’s remnants bring heavy rain, winds, surf to North County
Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel Sends Bills to Expand Educational Opportunity to Governor’s Desk Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel Sends Bills to Expand Educational Opportunity to Governor’s Desk
California elections officials say state is prepared to defend election integrity California elections officials say state is prepared to defend election integrity
Pendleton blaze leads to Interstate 5 closure, evacuations Pendleton blaze leads to Interstate 5 closure, evacuations
Encinitas residents push for lagoon sand to rebuild northern beaches Encinitas residents push for lagoon sand to rebuild northern beaches
Alvarez, Other Local Leaders Join Campaign Against Voter ID Measure Alvarez, Other Local Leaders Join Campaign Against Voter ID Measure
North County heat records fall as region eyes tropical storm North County heat records fall as region eyes tropical storm
Incendio forestal de rápida propagación consume más de 1,100 acres en Camp Pendleton y se Incendio forestal de rápida propagación consume más de 1,100 acres en Camp Pendleton y se
Trump sues California over allegations of noncitizens registering to vote Trump sues California over allegations of noncitizens registering to vote
Encinitas approves sending its homeless to South Bay after heated exchange with National City councilmember Encinitas approves sending its homeless to South Bay after heated exchange with National City councilmember
Fast-moving brush fire burns hundreds of acres at Camp Pendleton, closes part of Interstate 5 Fast-moving brush fire burns hundreds of acres at Camp Pendleton, closes part of Interstate 5
Todd Gloria steps back from chief operating officer role, appoints Bethany Bezak Todd Gloria steps back from chief operating officer role, appoints Bethany Bezak
Opinion: The AI mailer told the truth — and that’s what upset them Opinion: The AI mailer told the truth — and that’s what upset them
Fast-moving brush fire erupts at Camp Pendleton Fast-moving brush fire erupts at Camp Pendleton
Mayor Todd Gloria Picks New COO Mayor Todd Gloria Picks New COO
Commentary: What working with Sacramento has bought Encinitas Commentary: What working with Sacramento has bought Encinitas
I-5 reopens near Camp Pendleton as wildfire burns more than 1,100 acres I-5 reopens near Camp Pendleton as wildfire burns more than 1,100 acres
Mayor names new COO less than a month after billing debacle exposed lapses in city Mayor names new COO less than a month after billing debacle exposed lapses in city
Students explore opportunities at third Water Career Day in Cardiff Students explore opportunities at third Water Career Day in Cardiff
Recently incarcerated people train to fill defense skilled labor gaps Recently incarcerated people train to fill defense skilled labor gaps
Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation
Encinitas, Solana Beach nonprofits among 17 chosen for Amplified support Encinitas, Solana Beach nonprofits among 17 chosen for Amplified support
Encinitas is paradise. Why can its politics get so hostile? Encinitas is paradise. Why can its politics get so hostile?
Latest State Reports Show Growth, Declines at San Diego Unified Latest State Reports Show Growth, Declines at San Diego Unified
Manchester Group Pitches Massive Data Center at NAVWAR Site Manchester Group Pitches Massive Data Center at NAVWAR Site
Safe Sleeping Sites Under Scrutiny Safe Sleeping Sites Under Scrutiny
Council Candidates Say Changes Needed After Safe Sleeping Deaths Council Candidates Say Changes Needed After Safe Sleeping Deaths
ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges. How much can campus officials do? ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges. How much can campus officials do?
A New Anti-Flock Council Majority A New Anti-Flock Council Majority
Council Now Has Anti-Flock Majority Council Now Has Anti-Flock Majority
On Short-Term Rentals, San Diego Needed Leadership, Not Easy Answers On Short-Term Rentals, San Diego Needed Leadership, Not Easy Answers
The clock is ticking. Why hasn’t San Diego closed its illegal eviction loophole? The clock is ticking. Why hasn’t San Diego closed its illegal eviction loophole?
The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way
Shaw and Barrera clash over parental rights, Trump and SAT in California state superintendent debate Shaw and Barrera clash over parental rights, Trump and SAT in California state superintendent debate
Answers begin to emerge about Chollas Creek chemical contamination at San Diego town hall Answers begin to emerge about Chollas Creek chemical contamination at San Diego town hall
‘Unprecedented’: San Diego politicians blast DOJ subpoenas for local voting records ‘Unprecedented’: San Diego politicians blast DOJ subpoenas for local voting records
Meet the South Bay candidates vying for a school board seat Meet the South Bay candidates vying for a school board seat
Guía de fin de semana en San Diego (16 al 18 de octubre): el norte del condado roba protagonismo Guía de fin de semana en San Diego (16 al 18 de octubre): el norte del condado roba protagonismo
💬 North County Community Pulse · Vetted Local Subreddits 💬 Pulso Comunitario · Subreddits Locales Verificados
Civic, infrastructure, utility & neighborhood discussions vetted from r/northcounty, r/escondido, r/Oceanside, r/Carlsbad & r/encinitas Debates vecinales sobre servicios, obras y comunidad en subreddits del Norte del CondadoTamarack beach parking lot
Wild looking sunset due to the Henderson Fire at Camp Pendleton
Encinitas approves sending its homeless to South Bay after heated exchange with National City councilmember
California Coastal Commission clears way for 120 townhomes near South Ponto Beach
Your school board hopes you have a short memory
I5 Closed Firm Fire In Pendleton
Driving South on I-5 During The Henderson Fire
PSA: SDG&E is asking the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for an 8.1% rate increase. Public comment opportunities below! I can answer any questions in the comments :)
From the City Clerk's Desk · Public Hearing Notices Del Escritorio Municipal · Avisos de Audiencias Públicas
Official municipal hearings, votes & land-use filings — read directly without downloading files Audiencias oficiales, votaciones y uso de suelo — lea directamente sin descargar archivosEscondido Unveils 5-Year Capital Improvement & Infrastructure Plan Escondido presenta Plan Quinquenal de Obras Públicas e Infraestructura
- For additional information, please contact the Finance Department at (760) 839-4629, and refer to Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30, OR contact the Engineering Services Department at (760) 839-4651, and refer to the TransNet Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30.
- All comments received from the public will be made a part of the record of the meeting.
- Official Filing Code: FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido City Council Hearing: 2022 General Plan Amendment (Pl22-0020) Audiencia Pública del Concejo de Escondido: 2022 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PL22-0020)
- Footprint: Escondido General Plan Area (CityWide) CEQA Status: The Project relies on a previously adopted addendum to the FEIR for the 2012 General Plan Update (“Addendums 1 – 3 of the FEIR”).
- The update to the Community Protection chapter of the General Plan, which serves as the City of Escondido’s Safety Element, is required pursuant to Government Code section 65302(g) and will address topics related to fire hazards, climate adaptation and resiliency strategies, and evacuation routes.
- Official Filing Code: 2022 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (PL22-0020) (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido City Council Hearing: Parkview Townhomes Audiencia Pública del Concejo de Escondido: PARKVIEW TOWNHOMES
- Forms can be found on the City’s website at: https://escondido.gov/820/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act.
- The staff report will be available at the Escondido Planning Division, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025; and on the City’s website at https://escondido-ca.municodemeetings.com/ after February 19, 2026.
- Official Filing Code: PARKVIEW TOWNHOMES (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido City Council Hearing: Expiring Funds Housing Audiencia Pública del Concejo de Escondido: EXPIRING FUNDS HOUSING
- La Ciudad de Escondido sigue comprometida a cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA).
- Los formularios se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la Ciudad en: https://www.escondido.gov/417/Risk-Safety-ADA.
- Official Filing Code: EXPIRING FUNDS HOUSING (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido Weighs Converting Juniper Street Office Building Into Housing Escondido analiza convertir edificio de oficinas en Juniper Street en nuevas viviendas
- Planning Commission Vote: On February 10, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 (1 absence) recommending that the City Council approve the Project.
- The Project includes a Density Bonus request which would permit 2 bonus units pursuant to State Density Bonus Law (SDBL), in addition to the 30 base units allowed by the underlying zone.
- Official Filing Code: JUNIPER STREET OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido Reviews 2026 Urban Water Supply & Drought Reliability Plan Escondido revisa Plan de Gestión de Agua Urbana y Sequía 2026
- FO R ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, please contact Ki m Silva, Environmental Programs Manager (760) 839-4076.
- Official Filing Code: UTILITIES 2026 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
New 'Valley Parkway Townhomes' Development Goes to Escondido Public Hearing Nuevo proyecto habitacional 'Valley Parkway Townhomes' va a audiencia en Escondido
- A Planned Development Permit consisting of a Master and Preci se Plan to allow ground -floor residential units within the Downtown Specific Plan area.
- The Project also includes necessary on - and off -site improvements, incl uding the demolition of approximately 13,100 square- feet of existing commercial tenant buildings and 30,600 square-feet of self -storage warehouse buildings, as well as appurtenant grading, landscaping, open space, and public street and sidewalk improvements.
- Official Filing Code: VALLEY PARKWAY TOWNHOMES (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido Unveils 5-Year Capital Improvement & Infrastructure Plan Escondido presenta Plan Quinquenal de Obras Públicas e Infraestructura
- Official Filing Code: FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido FY 2026–27 City Operating Budget Goes Before Council Concejo de Escondido evalúa el Presupuesto Operativo Municipal 2026–27
- Said Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, California, 92025.
- Official Filing Code: FISCAL YEAR 26-27 OPERATING BUDGET (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido Considers Citywide Zoning Code Updates (Case PL25-0082) Escondido considera actualización al código de zonificación municipal (PL25-0082)
- Planning Commission Vote: On April 28, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to continue the item to a date certain of May 26, 2026.
- Footprint: Citywide CEQA Status: The proposed amendments to Article 70 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) are ministerial actions undertaken to implement mandatory State law.
- Official Filing Code: ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT - PL25-0082 (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido Police Department Military Equipment Policy & Annual Audit (AB 481) Auditoría anual y política de equipo especializado de la Policía de Escondido (AB 481)
- Said Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, California, 92025.
- A LL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to express their opinion in this matter.
- Official Filing Code: AB 481 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 RENEWAL (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notices).
Escondido Moves to Block New Data Centers Across the City Escondido impulsa moratoria para frenar nuevos centros de datos en la ciudad
- Footprint: Citywide CEQA Status: This Ordinance is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential to result in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
- Said Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 201 N. Broadway, Escondido, California, 92025.
- Official Filing Code: PL26-0227 - DATA CENTER (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notice).
Escondido Upzones 484 Parcels (236 Acres) Near Transit & SPRINTER Stations Escondido rezonifica 484 parcelas cerca de estaciones del SPRINTER y tránsito (SB 79)
- CEQA Status: Pursuant to Government Code Section 65912.160(c)(2), adoption of an ordinance to implement Senate Bill 79 is not a project for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Division 13, commencing with Section 21000, of the Public Resources Code, and is therefore not subject to CEQA.
- Planning Commission Vote: On August 11, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 to adopt PC Resolution 2026-07 recommending approval to the City Council of Ordinance No. 2026-15.
- Official Filing Code: PL26-0140 ADOPTION OF SENATE BILL 79 IMPLEMENTATION (City of Escondido Public Hearing Notice).