Between fun costumes and tasty treats, Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for many children. However, these precautions can be taken — by kids and parents alike — to help ensure an enjoyable, fun-filled time.| North Coast Current
Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages.| North Coast Current
The Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors selected a longtime San Marcos resident to fill its vacant Division 5 board seat Sept. 17. Tanis Brown will represent parts of San Marcos and portions of the Lake San Marcos community.| North Coast Current
The Carlsbad City Council approved the final public art design concept for Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The piece, known as “The Ring,” was designed by Napa-based artist Gordon Huether Studio.| North Coast Current
A boy was injured Wednesday, Oct. 8, when a truck plowed into the Gelato 101 building in downtown Encinitas after a collision with another vehicle, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.| North Coast Current
If you participated in trick-or-treat adventures as a child, you’re part of a long tradition for millions of children. This year, you can teach your own children or grandchildren what it means to become a Halloween hero.| North Coast Current
National Day of the Deployed, Oct. 26, honors military service members who have been deployed in service of the United States and acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployments. First observed in 2006 in North Dakota, by 2012, every state nationwide was observing this day.| North Coast Current
The City of Carlsbad’s Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. to gather community input on whether Carlsbad should prohibit e-bike use by children under age 12, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2234.| North Coast Current
One Oceanside beachgoer was airlifted for treatment and four others were injured after a near-drowning Friday, Sept. 5, the Oceanside Fire Department reported.| North Coast Current
Three Carlsbad residents who have spent years working to serve others in the community have been named as Citizens of the Year by the city of Carlsbad.| North Coast Current
A kitchen fire early Sunday, Aug. 10, couldn’t stop Oceanside’s Fresh Start Cafe from serving customers, the eatery’s management posted on social media.| North Coast Current
Paying for off-street public parking in Oceanside has gone mobile with the introduction of the PayByPhone system, the company announced Monday, July 21.| North Coast Current
The Surfrider Foundation joins Hansen’s Surfboards and Outerknown for a beach cleanup Saturday, July 19, at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas with related events 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.| North Coast Current
Dredging of the San Elijo Lagoon inlet is expected to be underway within a few days now that equipment is in place for the project, the nonprofit Nature Collective announced June 17.| North Coast Current
Palomar College held its commencement ceremony in the campus’s new football stadium May 23 to honor 2,913 graduates receiving 4,516 degrees and certificates.| North Coast Current
Pacific Trails Middle School physical education teacher Tyler Kuehl has been named the 2025 Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the San Dieguito Union High School District announced May 29.| North Coast Current
