Carlsbad Police To Collect New Stuffed Bears For Annual Teddy Bear Drive

CARLSBAD–The City of Carlsbad Police Department and other county-wide law enforcement agencies are collecting new stuffed animals for the 22nd annual Teddy Bear Drive. “Officers hope to collect 100,000 bears and other stuffed animals to cheer up some very sick children,” stated Kari Ketchum, City of Carlsbad police dispatcher and organizer of Carlsbad’s participation. “The [...]

Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Meet With Edison Officials To Discuss San Onofre

SAN ONFRE–The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has rescheduled a meeting with representatives of Southern California Edison Co. (SCE) for Nov. 30 to address the company’s response to the NRC’s Confirmatory Action Letter concerning actions required to be taken to address steam generator tube degradation at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The meeting will be held [...]

Vista Nail Salon Robbed

VISTA–Investigators are searching for a adult male who robbed a Vista nail salon on Wednesday. At about 1:57 p.m., the suspect entered Happiness Nail Salon, located at 1960 University Drive, wearing a grey ski mask and gloves. He pulled a black semi-automatic handgun out of a bag and fired a single shot into the ceiling [...]

Sewage Spill Closes Moonlight Beach

ENCINITAS–An estimated 200to 400 gallon sewage spill that occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Encinitas Blvd. and Vulcan St. in Encinitas has had its volume updated. It is now estimated that 6,200 gallons of sewage was released from the blocked manhole. The spill was reported at 11:20 a.m. and ended at 12:40 p.m. when [...]

Warrant Sweep Conducted In The North County Region

ENCINITAS–The San Diego Sheriff’s Department’s Court Services Bureau-Field Division conducted a warrant sweep Nov. 17 in the North County region. The sweep was conducted in support of the Encinitas Sheriff Station’s Holiday Watch crime prevention activities. The areas affected by the sweep included the Cities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and the unincorporated community [...]

Del Mar Teams Up With Del Sol Lion For Holiday Baskets Program

DEL MAR–The city and Del Sol Lions have teamed-up to collect new and gently used blankets and jackets for the annual Holiday Baskets Program. The Community Resource Center began the program 30 years ago by distributing baskets of food to 50 low-income working families. Today, the Holiday Basket Program serves over 1,500 pre-qualified North County [...]

Carlsbad Police Searching For Burglary Suspects

CARLSBAD–Investigators are seeking the identity of two suspects responsible for attempted burglary of a ATM at Chase Bank in Carlsbad. A Carlsbad police spokesman said officers responded to an attempted burglary at the bank, located at 2219 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. Police received information that two suspects were using cutting tools in an attempt [...]

Transit District Salutes Military With Wrapped Coaster, Free Rides

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  By Gina Yarbrough OCEANSIDE–In honor of local armed forces for their service to their country, the North County Transit District has unveiled a fully-wrapped Coaster car with images of military personnel saluting. Transit district officials say all military personnel can ride for free, and their dependents will receive 50% off fare price on North [...]

Woman Found Dead Inside Vehicle

CARLSBAD–Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found bleeding from the chest inside a vehicle. On Friday, at 4:24 p.m., Carlsbad police received a 911 call from the area of 5814 Van Allen Way in Carlsbad. When police and Carlsbad fire personnel arrived at the location at 4:33 p.m., they found a woman [...]

Pedestrian Hit By Train, Dies

ENCINITAS–A pedestrian struck by a southbound Coaster train Thursday evening suffered fatal injuries at the scene, according to Sheriff’s Deputies. About 6:01 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian involved in a collision with a Coaster train on the 1400 Block of South Coast Highway in Encinitas. A cause and manner of death, as well [...]