OCEANSIDE–North County Transit District reminds all parents and the public in general that railroad tracks are extremely dangerous areas and at no time should children play on or around the tracks or right-of-ways. With schools out for spring break and warm weather imminent, it is likely more children will be playing out of doors. NCTD [...]

SAN DIEGO–After about six months of construction to make improvements, the Rancho Bernardo and Del Lago transit stations, including the parking lots, will both reopen fully on Monday, March 18. Transit riders will enjoy numerous upgrades at the stations, including additional bus bays, electronic signs showing the arrival time for the next bus, and security [...]

By Gina Yarbrough OCEANSIDE—Libby Lake Park was the site of another shooting that left two teens dead, and two others seriously injured. Oceanside police responded to the shooting which occurred around 8:50 p.m. Police say several suspects ran from the crime scene, and drove away in a gray Toyota Tacoma. The suspects were described as [...]

FALLBROOK–The County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a Boil Water Order and Public Notification for the Fabulous Horse Farm located at 4141 Pala Road, Highway 76 Fallbrook effective immediately. This public water system serves 10 residences and a horse boarding facility. The drinking water system has tested present for total [...]

OCEANSIDE–North County Transit District (NCTD) will implement bus replacement service along the length of its Sprinter route, which was suspended midnight, March 9 in order to perform necessary maintenance repairs. The express buses – named 618 Sprinter Express and 620 Sprinter Express – will operate between Oceanside and Escondido. The schedule is as follows: Monday [...]

By Gina Yarbrough OCEANSIDE–Due to maintenance issues with the Sprinter trains, the North County Transit District decided to suspend service in the North County at midnight. At a news conference Friday afternoon, transit district officials said the central disc braking system on the light rail train needed repairs. The rotors inside these central brakes were [...]

ESCONDIDO–Two Escondido police officers were promoted to captain earlier this month, Escondido City Manager Clay Phillips says. On March 3, Police Lieutenants Craig Carter and Michael Loarie were promoted to the position of police captain. “We are fortunate to have the in-house talent that allows us to promote from within. Both Craig and Mike will bring [...]

ENCINITAS–A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday morning by a southbound Amtrak train in Encinitas, Sheriff’s deputies say. At 8:22 a.m., deputies from the Encinitas Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a train. The pedestrian was located along the railroad tracks near the 700 block of Vulcan Avenue and F [...]

By Gina Yarbrough RAINBOW–Two people were arrested after a cockfighting ring was broken up in Rainbow. Detectives and Sheriff’s deputies discovered the illegal operation in the 47000 block of Rainbow Glen Road around 7 a.m. Tuesday during a probation search. The Crime Suppresion Team of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation arrested 39-year-old Blanca Campos on an [...]

OCEANSIDE– March 9 will mark the fifth anniversary of North County Transit District’s Sprinter light rail system. Launched in 2008, the Sprinter has become the backbone of east/west public transit in North County serving 15 stations along a 22-mile route from Escondido to Oceanside. “To commemorate this five-year milestone, NCTD will hold two events to recognize [...]