New Escondido Sign on Highway 78 Aims to Welcome Visitors and...
By: Jane Kim - North County Inland Reporter
ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — A new sign on Highway 78, just west of Broadway, is turning heads in...
North County Events from Aug. 24-30
Discover what’s happening in North County!
North County is buzzing with exciting events, and we’ve got your guide to the best happenings across the region....
Elevated By Nature, Spacious By Design
Perched in the rolling foothills of Vista and just minutes from the coast, Costera Hill is a new hillside community by CalWest offering inland...
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History made at 20th Super Girl Surf Festival: Youngest Super Girl
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Ruby Stringfellow redefined history at the 20th annual Super Girl Surf Festival in Oceanside on Aug. 23.
At age 14,...
State Street Farmers Market Back-to-School Snacks Made Easy
Join us today, Wednesday, August 26, from 2:30 PM -7 PM at the State Street Farmers Market in downtown Carlsbad Village. With school back...
Are you Ready? Mama Kat’s is Open For Business
By TR Robertson
Visiting Mama Kat’s new location in San Marcos last Friday Morning, I found the large parking lot packed and a wait of...
Elevated By Nature, Spacious By Design
Perched in the rolling foothills of Vista and just minutes from the coast, Costera Hill is a new hillside community by CalWest offering inland...
Carlsbad Chamber to Launch Family-Friendly Certified Program
CARLSBAD, Calif. (August 2026) – The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Carlsbad community leaders to launch the Carlsbad Family-Friendly Certified...
PODCAST I Like Beer – The Gargoyle lives on! Stone Brewing’s Next Chapter with...
Stone Brewing is turning 30 next month, and Kris Ketcham, Senior Manager of Brewing and Innovation at Liberty Station, joins Jeff, Jeff, and San...
California Surf Museum – Film Changed Everything for Surf Culture in Africa Wednesday!
This film tells Souleymane Sidibé's story as the Ivory Coast’s most talented surfer. In a region where the ocean’s deities are worshiped and feared,...
Serious Injury Traffic Collision – San Marcos Collision under investigation.
The San Marcos Sheriff's Station is investigating a traffic collision that seriously injured a juvenile.
On Saturday, August 22, just before 10:00 p.m., deputies...
New Escondido Sign on Highway 78 Aims to Welcome Visitors and Boost City Pride
By: Jane Kim - North County Inland Reporter
ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — A new sign on Highway 78, just west of Broadway, is turning heads in...
North County Events from Aug. 24-30
Discover what’s happening in North County!
North County is buzzing with exciting events, and we’ve got your guide to the best happenings across the region....
Homeless Counts Dropped in These California Counties this Year
California reduced its official homeless count in 2025 after years of increases. Now, preliminary data for 2026 shows many places in the state are...
What Would You Ask the Candidates?
What Would You Ask the Candidates?
The North County Daily Star will interview candidates from five cities along the Highway 78 corridor: Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista,...
Honor Flight Veterans Reunite for San Diego’s Spirit of ’45 Celebration
Editor’s Note
Earlier this summer, North County Daily Star followed Honor Flight San Diego to Washington, D.C., sharing the journey through a six-part series by...
SANDAG Secures $124M Grant for Oceanside Rail Project
OCEANSIDE — The San Diego Association of Governments was awarded $124.4 million by the Federal Railroad Administration for a double-tracking project in Oceanside.
The project...
Suspect Arrested in Shooting – Vista Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Prove Crucial
Following a public appeal for assistance, investigators have arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred in Vista earlier this...
Mark Your Calendars: Vista Fire Rescue Open Houses
Vista Fire Rescue (VFR) is opening its Fire Houses to the community this fall with a series of Open Houses on October 3, 10,...
Palomar College Launches First Bachelor’s Degree Program
AN MARCOS — In a first for Palomar College, 24 students will enroll Aug. 24 in the institution’s first-ever bachelor’s degree program.
Students will pursue...
Are you Ready? Mama Kat’s is Open For Business
By TR Robertson
Visiting Mama Kat’s new location in San Marcos last Friday Morning, I found the large parking lot packed and a wait of...
The TERI Players Premiere an Original Short Film, Murder Under Oath, on September 10
SAN MARCOS, Calif. (August 18, 2026) — The TERI Players are back in the spotlight with the premiere of their original whodunit short film,...
Tina’s Easy-Peasy No-Churn Ice Cream
Tina’s easy-peasy homemade churned ice cream is perfect for a summer gathering—but it’s so delicious, you’ll want to enjoy it all year long
You don't...
State Street Farmers Market Fresh Flowers for $5? Yes, Please!
Join us today, Wednesday, August 19, from 2:30 PM - 7 PM at the State Street Farmers Market in downtown Carlsbad Village. The heat...
Moonlight Youth Theatre Discover our Friday Fall Workshops! WOW
Introducing
Friday Fall Workshops!
This fall, Moonlight Studios will host four workshops to provide our community with specialized skill building, performance opportunities, and fun!
We hope you'll...
