The Register Herald · Oceanside, CA
The San Diego State Aztecs take on the New Mexico State Aggies at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season.
La Jolla Village News · Oceanside, CA
Tickets are already on sale — and going fast — for the North County Transit District’s COASTER’s annual Holiday Express outings starting on Dec. 5. This year the special holiday-themed train will run on Dec. 5 and 6, then return on Dec. 12 and 13, with departures each day at 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and the 5 p.m. “night train” ride. Tickets went on sale on Friday; a quick search on Saturday morning showed that spots in several cars had already been taken up. Tickets cost $35 with a limit of 6 tickets per purchase; children ages 2 and under are admitted for free, though they must ride in the lap of an adult. The hour-long rides depart from Platform 1 at the Oceanside Transit Center at 235 S. Tremont St. and make a round trip to the Solana Beach Station without making any stops. Seating for each trip begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Vista, CA
Nearby: Vista, CAA U.S. congressman and Waukegan’s mayor are calling for the California company that owns Vista Medical Center East to sell the hospital to a “responsible operator” after payroll delays and the loss of its trauma designation. Congressman Brad Schneider, whose district includes Waukegan, said in a statement Wednesday that he joins Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham “and other local leaders in calling for AHS to step aside and allow a responsible operator to come in and improve quality of care and employee communication and support.” American Healthcare Systems (AHS), the California-based, for-profit hospital chain that owns Vista Medical Center East, bought the hospital in July 2023. “Vista Medical Center East has long been dogged by issues that have impacted patient care and overall stability,” Schneider said.
Valley Roadrunner · San Marcos, CA
Nearby: San Marcos, CAValley Center Community Planning Group: seven seats are chosen in this election. On Monday night, with 53% counted and more than 185,000 votes left to tally countywide, planning veteran LaVonne Norwood is dominating at 4,561 (15.16%), followed by Lisa Adams 4,096 (13.61%), James Garritson 3,527 (11.72%), Matt Matthews 3,492 (11.61%), Vlad Ciupitu 3,180 (10.57%), Steve Hutchison 2,903 (9.65%) and Susan Fajardo 2,902 (9.64%) . Mordi Iheme 2,797 (9.30%) and Andrew Noll 2,631 (8.74%) are not making the cut. Board of Supervisors — District 5: Meanwhile, San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones is way ahead in the race to become the next 5th District supervisor. Rebecca Jones 114,103 votes (59.04%) led Kyle Krahel 79,158 (40.96%) in the race for District 5 county supervisor who are competing to succeed Supervisor Jim Desmond. The seat represents northern San Diego County on the five-member Board of Supervisors.
Valley Roadrunner · San Marcos, CA
Nearby: San Marcos, CAPeople ask me sometimes about the turning points in my life. There have been a few. But the one that changed everything was the day I raised my right hand and swore an oath to serve this country in the United States Navy. It was the best decision I ever made. The Navy taught me things you can’t learn anywhere else. Discipline. Accountability. What it really means to put the mission and the people next to you ahead of yourself. It taught me that leadership isn’t a title. It’s service. Those lessons followed me into the cockpit at Delta, into the Mayor’s office in San Marcos and onto the Board of Supervisors. They still guide me today. I’m not unusual in that. Most of the people I served with never asked for a parade. They came home and went to work. They became teachers, deputies, contractors, nurses. A few came home carrying things that didn’t show up on a medical chart for years. That’s who we’re honoring on Wednesday.
Valley Roadrunner · Valley Center, CA
Nearby: Valley Center, CAInterested in volunteering in the Valley Center community? Consider the VC History Museum. The VC History Museum is actively seeking docents to work shifts in the Museum. If you enjoy local history and meeting people, you may like to join their team of volunteers. As a volunteer docent, you would spend a 4 hour shift every other week, during the museum’s business hours of Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. You will learn the exhibits and discover the archival collections of Valley Center, Pauma Valley and the greater Valley Center area. As a bonus, you will greet visitors from throughout the San Diego region and all over the world. Docents help keep the museum’s doors open and learn about the history of the community along the way. No experience is necessary! Just an interest in helping your local community. Contact the museum at 760 749-2993 or [email protected]. The post History Museum seeks docent volunteers first appeared on Valley Roadrunner.
Valley Roadrunner · Valley Center, CA
Nearby: Valley Center, CAEditor, Roadrunner: While the criminal justice system prepares to face accused killers Cedric “Charles” von Ferdinand and accomplice Kimberley Anne Pifer in a Vista courtroom, a parallel crisis remains unresolved on the ground in Valley Center. Nadine Jett’s 20-acre ranch, the very site where the 65-year-old retired attorney was tragically found buried, continues to be occupied by unauthorized individuals. Despite a definitive legal breakthrough by the property’s new owners, severe civil court backlogs are forcing the surrounding neighborhood to endure the presence of these squatters. According to civil court records, the new owners recently filed an unlawful detainer lawsuit to evict the remaining occupants from the ranch. Among those refusing to vacate is Jill Portwood, an associate linked to the circle that overran the property following Jett’s disappearance.
Escondido Times-Advocate · Escondido, CA
Nearby: Escondido, CATimes-Advocate editor David Ross took five first places and a Best of Show at the 2026 San Diego Press Club 53rd Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Best of Show and First Place Award for Non-Daily Newspaper Series was for: “Planning Group chair’s gag order would eject members who talk to the press.” Ross won First Place, Criminal Justice, First Place, Humor and First Place in the category of Magazines for his Escondido Magazine piece: “Screwtape Letters coming to Escondido in January.” Judges’ Comments: “The reviewer successfully brings us into the mind of the director, exploring the material and production from different angles… The result is informative and thoughtful. While the work the production is based on is known the world over, it explains why one should experience it with live theatre. Well done!
Escondido Times-Advocate · Escondido, CA
Nearby: Escondido, CACNS— An Escondido police officer charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for an on-duty crash that killed a man last year was granted misdemeanor diversion Friday, November 6. Jason Ingco, 36, had been charged in connection with the August 21, 2025, collision that killed Jacob Illian, 39, during a pursuit. With the misdemeanor diversion, the case could be dismissed if the officer successfully completes terms of a diversion program over the next 18 months. Diversion terms imposed Friday include completion of a defensive driving course, counseling that covers anger management and emotional control topics, and 150 hours of volunteer work. Ingco is the second San Diego County law enforcement officer to be granted misdemeanor diversion in the past month for a deadly on-duty crash. Attorney Vishad Dewan, who represented Jacobo, argued in a diversion motion that after Illian failed to yield to traffic signals while riding an e-bike, Ingco attempted to pull him over, but Illian fled.
Escondido Times-Advocate · Escondido, CA
Nearby: Escondido, CACarol singing at last year’s Community in Unity. The Escondido Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th annual Community In Unity at the Lyric Court at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, on Thursday, December 10, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Community in Unity is a holiday celebration bringing together the Escondido community for an evening of festive cheer, food, and meaningful connections. This year, the event is being held at a different location, the Lyric Court. Local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and specialty food vendors will showcase their finest savory dishes, sweet treats, and festive refreshments, while holiday performances by local choirs will create a joyful atmosphere for all to enjoy. Pajama Drive: Please bring NEW, unused pajamas of ALL sizes to benefit the children and teens at Solutions For Change. Toy Drive: Please bring NEW, unwrapped toys for both boys & girls ages 4-12, to benefit the Escondido Police Athletic League.
Escondido Times-Advocate · Escondido, CA
Nearby: Escondido, CAPhoto by David Zumaya, My San Diego North County The Escondido Chamber of Commerce and the city of Escondido celebrated the Grand opening of the new restaurant Green Olive on Tuesday, October 23. Mayor Dane White presented a plaque to the restaurant owners, followed by Adrienne Cisneros-Selekman from Supervisor Jim Desmond’s office. The restaurant, a family-owned and operated eatery, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, is located at 1650-56 E Valley Pkwy. To order call (760) 747-8800.
Escondido Times-Advocate · Escondido, CA
Nearby: Escondido, CAChief Tyler Batson. Recently we interviewed newly-installed permanent Escondido Fire Chief Tyler Batson. Q: What are your goals as chief? A: “We’ve got short term and long-term ones,” said the Chief. “One of the big ones [derives from the] Standards Of Coverage study in 2025. The first one we had done for almost 20 years. That indicated coverage and service gaps in our city. It made some recommendations for another fire station south of Valley Pkwy, in between Station 1 and Station 2, toward San Pasqual Valley. Also to provide additional resources to the core of the city, where that is a highest consideration. And add resources and identify where the next fire station should be built, find a location and built it. It takes a long time. That’s a four year process. So that’s something we have to start planning. “Just as important are the additional resources. Our engine companies are some of the busiest in North County.
