Samantha Nelson

California

Beardie mama | Oceanside + Escondido reporter @coastnewsgroup | @scrippsjschool grad | previously @athensmessenger, @usatoday

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Three Escondido high school students receive Gates Scholarship | The Coast News Group

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

Three seniors from the Escondido Union High School District were awarded the prestigious Gates Scholarship, earning full rides to college.
Tri-City nurses intensify push for safer working conditions

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — Nurses at Tri-City Medical Center are ramping up pressure on hospital leadership, warning that chronic understaffing, workplace safety issues and stalled pay negotiations are putting both caregivers and patients at risk. Nearly 500 nurses, represented by the California Nurses Association, held an informational picket on April 24 outside the Oceanside hospital, criticizing leadership for what they described as years of inaction on key safety and workplace concerns.
Pride by the Beach honors Venezuelan makeup artist jailed in El Salvador

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The North County LGBTQ Resource Center has named a Venezuelan makeup artist imprisoned in El Salvador as the honorary grand marshal for this year’s Pride by the Beach festival and is calling for his immediate return to the United States. Andry José Hernández Romero, who identifies as gay, came to the U.S. seeking asylum from Venezuela, where he allegedly fled persecution based on his sexual orientation and political views, according to his attorneys.
Oceanside launches drone response pilot program downtown

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — A new police-controlled drone program aimed at improving emergency response times will begin operating in downtown Oceanside following unanimous City Council approval on April 23. Under the 13-month pilot program, a drone will be stationed on top of City Hall, ready to respond to service calls primarily west of Interstate 5. Depending on weather conditions, the drone’s range could extend east to Canyon Drive, Capistrano Drive, and parts of the Fire Mountain neighborhood.
API Festival returns to downtown Oceanside for second year

2 weeks ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Samantha Nelson

API Festival returns to downtown Oceanside for second yearOCEANSIDE — After a yearlong hiatus, the Southern California Asian and Pacific Islander Festival returned to downtown Oceanside on April 26, drawing hundreds of visitors to celebrate a vibrant array of cultures. The inaugural SoCal API Festival took place in front of the Oceanside Civic Center in April 2023. Although it did not return the following year, organizers announced it would be back for its second installment in 2025.
Oceanside city manager gets boost to retirement, benefits

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside City Council has approved an increase to City Manager Jonathan Borrego’s retirement and benefits compensation. The council voted unanimously on April 23 to raise the city’s contribution to Borrego’s deferred compensation by $19,500. Deferred compensation refers to funds that go toward a public employee’s retirement and benefits packages.
Carlsbad OKs three-year rate hike for water, wastewater services

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

CARLSBAD — Residents and businesses in Carlsbad can expect their drinking water and wastewater bills to rise annually over the next three years. The City Council on April 22 approved rate increases for both drinking water and wastewater services. Beginning July 1, rates will increase by 20%, or about $25.30 for the average customer. Additional increases of 14% and 9% will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and Jan. 1, 2027, respectively. By the end of the third year, bills will have risen by 45%.
Escondido library services limited in preparation for mall relocation

3 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

ESCONDIDO — Library services in Escondido will be limited for about a month as staff prepare to relocate the city’s only library to North County Mall during a yearlong renovation of the main facility. The Escondido Public Library, located at 239 S. Kalmia Street, has served the city’s 150,000 residents since 1980.
Walmart Exclusive Monbebe Used Influencers to Explain Its New Product

3 weeks ago | pathtopurchaseiq.com | Samantha Nelson

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Oceanside City Council appoints two new planning commissioners

3 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The City Council has appointed two new members to the Oceanside Planning Commission, selecting Graciela Redgate and Emily Gonzales to fill the seats left vacant by former commissioners John Malik and Michael Ogden. Redgate and Gonzales were chosen from a pool of 12 applicants, with seven finalists interviewed during an April 16 council workshop. Each of the five council members ranked their top four choices, and Redgate and Gonzales were the only applicants ranked by all five.