Encinitas Patch

As California's war over land use authority rages on, critics of the state's housing quotas are turning to voters. trib.al/8sJzUpK

The 16-month-old​ boy was pronounced dead at the scene. trib.al/IH0xKmo

Montgomery Steppe, a Democrat, attorney and San Diego City Council president pro tem, held 40.68% of the vote Tuesday night. trib.al/r7SMwRQ

Rosario Castro​, 40, was last seen at a Chula Vista care facility, where he was visiting on an approved community pass. trib.al/pPpP0OH

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/Ygfm6wq

The 2024 Fun Card​ offers unlimited admission for all of 2024 —​ plus the rest of 2023. trib.al/F31phcG

"The situation on the island is being assessed frequently, and if there is a need and we receive a request, we will do our best to fill it." trib.al/DujlnYn

District​ 4 includes Casa de Oro-Mount Helix​, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, as well as a large portion of the city of San Diego.​ trib.al/o6ayniZ

The nonprofit's Emergency Response Team is supporting animal search and rescue efforts. trib.al/tRHCiRE

Dangerously hot conditions are expected in the San Diego County deserts, while hot temperatures are forecast for the mountains. trib.al/zpOA5kP

The report credits California for spending $350 million on its teacher residency program. trib.al/sTFI6gH

House hunting in the Encinitas area? Check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/l2SfPIy

Save the date for August 21st. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/mjxhwvr

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/BR5ZhZw

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured. trib.al/ZzpkEn0

The event is not scheduled for 2024, but will be held annually starting with San Diego in 2025 and Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2026. trib.al/eBtrs8S

Satellite images Monday morning showed low clouds over the coastal waters extending inland across about the western half of the valleys. trib.al/EYEN2Py

Are you a San Diego area teacher with an innovative project idea? North Island Credit Union could help fund your project. trib.al/sLLheCd

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/RwLHF7d

The Cal Coast Cares Foundation recently awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships to students in San Diego and Riverside counties. trib.al/cBYUJzv