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Tigist Layne’s roundup of news and info about northern San Diego County (every other Wednesday)
North County Report: Escondido Could be Next to Regulate Sidewalk Vending
Proponents and critics agree that some regulations need to be in place. But many also argue that the restrictions shouldn’t be so restrictive that low-income and immigrant entrepreneurs can’t compete.
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North County Report: Lack of Funding Shut Down Aid to Families on the Brink
A homelessness prevention program for families in Escondido came to a standstill after losing its federal funding source. Now program leaders are hoping the city will help them find new money.
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North County Report: The Majority of Homeless Dollars from Escondido’s General Fund Went to Cops
A new city staff report detailing how Escondido spent dollars earmarked to address homelessness is garnering backlash from residents. They say too much of it went to the police department and not homeless services.
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North County Report: What the Point-in-Time Count Revealed About North County Homelessness
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.
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North County Report: Encinitas Already Bars Gas Stoves in New Homes
While the nation debates building electrification and phasing out gas-powered appliances, Encinitas was the county’s first city to take a significant step in that direction.
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North County Report: A Safe Parking Lot Is Coming to Vista
The Vista City Council early this week approved a safe parking lot for people living in their vehicles. It’s the first of its kind for the city and the second in North County.
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North County Report: Historically Men-Only Shelter Will Expand to Accept Women and Children
La Posada de Guadalupe has provided shelter and support for hundreds of unhoused men for decades, but after seeing a rapidly growing need, they’re extending their services to homeless women and children.
Keep readingEscondido’s Sales Tax Measure Failed, Forcing the City to Again Consider Budget Gymnastics
Voters rejected a sales tax measure in Escondido that proponents were hoping would help solve the city’s budget problems. The city is now back to pursuing temporary fixes and potentially big cuts to city services.
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