Coverage of news and issues in northern San Diego county. Every other Wednesday
North County Report: SANDAG’s Train Tunnel Options Ruffle Some Feathers
We’re officially down to three possible route options for the proposed Del Mar train tunnel, and North County leaders and stakeholders are making it known which options they love and which ones they hate. Earlier this month, the San Diego Association of Governments, the region’s transportation agency better known as…
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North County Report: Escondido’s Budget Woes – and a Possible Future Solution
It’s that time of the year again. Cities across San Diego County are finalizing their budgets for the fiscal year that begins in July. That’s been an especially burdensome process for some cities. Enter Escondido, which has been struggling with an ongoing structural budget deficit and has been relying on one-time…
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North County Report: Why North County Cities Saw Big Increases in Homelessness
The results of the annual homeless census are in, and we’re breaking down what the numbers reveal about homelessness in North County.
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North County Report: About That Homeless Org in a Bidding War for a Vista Ranch
Vista nonprofit Solutions for Change is looking forward to a potential expansion as they move forward from past conflicts with federal and state homeless policies.
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North County Report: Cash to Clear Encampments Comes with Strings Attached
The state awarded Oceanside and Carlsbad $11.4 million to move homeless people from encampments into shelter and housing. The money comes with increased reporting requirements as the state tries to better track homeless spending.
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North County Report: In Aftermath of January Floods, Cities Are Still on the Mend
In the months following severe rainstorms that caused flooding throughout the region, a few North County cities are still working on getting back to normal.
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North County Report: San Marcos, Encinitas Consider Sales Tax Measures
Encinitas and San Marcos are thinking about placing sales tax increases on the November ballot, but other factors could impact the likelihood of these measures passing.
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North County Report: A Tale of Two Affordable Housing Projects
Potential affordable housing projects in two coastal cities and a new cannabis equity program. Here’s what I’m keeping an eye on in North County.
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