North County

A sign outside of the San Dieguito Union High School District headquarters, April 21, 2022.

Nic McVicker

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Education

San Dieguito Union High School District approves new oversight rules for school foundations

Alexander Nguyen

The vote came after two controversies involving the foundation at Canyon Crest Academy.

Part of LIghtscape at dusk is shown at the San Diego Botanic Garden on Dec. 10, 2025.

Carolyne Corelis

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Arts & Culture

San Diego Botanic Garden lights up the night with Lightscape

John Carroll

Carlsbad Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber speaking in front of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 10, 2025.

Alexander Nguyen

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Politics

San Diego County OKs United Airlines lease at Palomar amid legal threat

Alexander Nguyen

Environment

Evacuations lifted in wildfire north of Fallbrook

City News Service

The blaze erupted shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday off Sandia Creek Road in De Luz, north of Fallbrook and just south of the Riverside County line, according to Cal Fire.
Economy

Del Mar Fairgrounds seeks public input on its future

Jacob Aere

The Fairgrounds is holding a series of open houses throughout the county through mid-November to get feedback on the site’s master plan.
Economy

Sports Illustrated Women’s Games postponed indefinitely in Oceanside due to logistical issues

Jacob Aere

More than 100 top women athletes from around the world were supposed to come to Oceanside at the end of this month for the first Sports Illustrated Women’s Games. But last week, the event was suddenly postponed.

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Gelson’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Spread Holiday Cheer with Gelson’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6 AM

Ongoing until December 17, 2025

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Give the Gift of Membership this Year - Children’s Museum of Discovery

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Ongoing until January 1, 2026

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Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 PM

Ongoing until December 26, 2025

Del Mar Fairgrounds

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Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5 PM

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Star Theatre Company Presents, 'Annie'

Star Theatre Company Presents, 'Annie'

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Ongoing until December 31, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre

General Admission: $70.50 | Senior $65.50

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'RENT' 2025

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Ongoing until December 24, 2025

The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center

$35 - $70

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The Merc, Old Town Temecula

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Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8 AM

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Nature Collective Hosts Wildlife Tour

Nature Collective Hosts Wildlife Tour

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9 AM to 11 AM

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