The Coast News

12/21/2025

An ongoing $105 million modernization project at Woodland Park Middle School will require the temporary relocation of incoming sixth graders in the upcoming school year, the San Marcos Unified School District announced to families this month.

Woodland Park Middle School sixth graders will be temporarily relocated to San Marcos Middle next year due to the $105 million project.

12/21/2025

The Escondido City Council has unanimously agreed to send a letter to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria expressing support for transferring San Pasqual Battlefield State Park to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.

The Escondido City Council supports transferring San Pasqual Battlefield State Park to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.

12/21/2025

At the final meeting of the year, the Oceanside City Council unanimously supported a proposed federal law that would ban new offshore oil leasing or drilling operations along the Southern California coast.

At the final meeting of the year, the Oceanside City Council supported a proposed federal law that would ban new offshore oil leasing.

12/21/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has ordered a farm in San Marcos to pay $247,674 in back wages and civil penalties after the farm illegally required laborers to pay rent for unsafe housing.

The U.S. Department of Labor ordered Lucky Growers Inc. to pay $247,674 after illegally charging laborers rent for unsafe housing conditions.

12/21/2025

Theater staff and local officials smashed through a wall at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater earlier this week to kick off a three-month renovation marking the first phase of a major revitalization project.

Local officials and theater crews smashed through a wall at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater, kicking off a three-month renovation.

12/20/2025

The Costco Wholesale in Carlsbad received approval to expand its gas business by adding four pumps and eight fueling positions.

12/20/2025

Palomar College faculty and classified staff issued resolutions of no confidence targeting members of the college board of trustees this week, demanding better leadership and a renewed focus on student needs amid ongoing fallout from the board's controversial decisions. Story link in comments.

12/19/2025

Digital 101: Marketing tactics don’t stop working overnight — they quietly age out — and this column explains how AI helps local businesses stay visible without chasing every new trend.

AI-powered tools aren't a replacement for strategy, but serve as an upgrade to it, helping make sure your marketing tactics aren't outdated.

12/19/2025

Carlsbad alum and Michigan junior tight end Zack Marshall reflects on a season of firsts, a rivalry-tested friendship with Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, and his growth heading into the Citrus Bowl.

Carlsbad alum and Michigan tight end Zack Marshall reflects on a season of firsts and his growth heading into the Citrus Bowl.

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Oceanside Pop Warner on bringing home two Super Bowl titles and proudly representing North County San Diego!

12/19/2025

The Encinitas City Council hopes a proposed citywide business commission can help facilitate communication between elected officials and local business interests.

Encinitas advances plan for citywide business commission Cities | The Coast News Group

12/19/2025

The city of Encinitas has reached a four-year agreement establishing wages and benefits with the local firefighters' union.

Encinitas inked a new four-year contract with the local firefighters union, marking a step toward operating as an independent agency.