The Coast News

06/03/2026

A man suspected of fleeing after the vehicle he was driving fatally struck a pedestrian in Escondido last week has been arrested, authorities reported Wednesday.

A man suspected of fleeing after the vehicle he was driving fatally struck a pedestrian in Escondido last week has been arrested.

06/03/2026

A judge sided with a Carlsbad HOA in a closely watched dispute over whether state housing laws allow condo owners to build ADUs despite neighborhood restrictions. CalMatters.org

A Carlsbad homeowner lost a landmark court battle over whether California’s ADU laws can override HOA restrictions on condo properties.

06/03/2026

CalMatters.org: For California’s local governments hoping to have some say over where and how large apartment buildings get packed near major transit stops, it’s crunch time.

California cities are racing to decide whether to embrace, modify or delay a new state law allowing denser housing near transit.

06/03/2026

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond and San Diego District 5 City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert appear to be headed for a runoff in the 48th Congressional District race in November, according to early results from Tuesday’s Primary Election.

06/03/2026

A man accused of attacking the owner of Escondido’s so-called “Trump House,” who later died from his injuries, is now facing a newly filed murder charge.

A man accused of fatally attacking the owner of Escondido’s so-called “Trump House,” is facing a newly filed murder charge.

06/03/2026

San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones emerged as the clear frontrunner in the race to replace outgoing Supervisor Jim Desmond, while the battle for second place is down to the wire between Democratic Party official Kyle Krahel and Vista Mayor John Franklin.

Rebecca Jones and Kyle Krahel appear headed for the November runoff election in the race for the county Board of Supervisors District 5 seat.

06/03/2026

Oceanside leaders celebrated the completion of one of the largest harbor dredging projects in recent history and the release of a long-term plan to replenish the city’s eroding beaches.

Oceanside leaders celebrated the completion of one of the city's largest harbor dredges and a long-term plan for ongoing sand nourishment.

06/03/2026

A nonprofit affiliated with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks is exploring a partnership with the city of Escondido to build a new public ice rink complex at Kit Carson Park.

A nonprofit affiliated with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks is exploring a partnership with Escondido to build a new public ice rink complex.

06/02/2026

The first portion of the city’s long-awaited Lomas Santa Fe Corridor improvement project is kicking off this fall, after the Solana Beach City Council awarded a $7.4 million contract last week for the construction of the eastern segment.

The Lomas Santa Fe East project will add new paving, sidewalks, a multi-use trail, and other enhancements from Santa Helena to Highland Drive.

06/02/2026

The Encinitas City Council has extended a temporary outdoor dining program through July 1, 2027, allowing restaurants to continue operating dining areas in both private parking lots and public right-of-way parking spaces while staff develops a permanent ordinance.

The Encinitas City Council has extended a temporary outdoor dining program through July 1, 2027, while staff develops a permanent ordinance.