Tigist Layne’s roundup of news and info about northern San Diego County (every other Wednesday)
North County Report: In Aftermath of January Floods, Cities Are Still on the Mend
In the months following severe rainstorms that caused flooding throughout the region, a few North County cities are still working on getting back to normal.
Keep readingNorth County Report: San Marcos, Encinitas Consider Sales Tax Measures
Encinitas and San Marcos are thinking about placing sales tax increases on the November ballot, but other factors could impact the likelihood of these measures passing.
Keep readingNorth County Report: A Tale of Two Affordable Housing Projects
Potential affordable housing projects in two coastal cities and a new cannabis equity program. Here’s what I’m keeping an eye on in North County.
Keep readingNorth County Report: Palomar Health Is Making Big Management Moves
Palomar Health, a public healthcare district, is considering a partnership with a private management company that could completely change the hospital system’s leadership structure.
Keep readingNorth County Report: Developers of Two Failed Housing Projects Are Trying Again
Residents of Encinitas and Carlsbad may be experiencing déjà vu with two controversial housing developments being considered by their respective cities. That’s because this isn’t the first time these projects have been proposed by the same developers. We looked into why they didn’t work out the first time, and…
Keep readingNorth County Report: ‘15 Years Later, Here I am.’ What a Snapshot of Vista’s Homeless Population Reveals
I joined a group of volunteers to count and survey unhoused people in the city of Vista as part of the county’s annual homeless census – here’s what I learned.
Keep readingNorth County Report: Vista’s First Low-Barrier Shelter Could Open Soon
The Vista City Council chose an operator for the city’s new homeless shelter, which will also have beds set aside for Encinitas residents.
Keep readingNorth County Report: A Big Year Ahead
The annual homeless census, election season, an underground train tunnel and more. Here are the stories and issues I’ll be keeping an eye on this year.
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