Watch Duty is saying “A full freeway closure is now in effect for I-5 from Harbor Dr to Basilone Rd due to the Henderson Fire on Camp Pendleton - per CHP Oceanside”

A National City councilmember and mayoral candidate visited Encinitas to urge city leaders to abandon a plan to send its unhoused residents to a shelter in his city.

The meeting ended with a deputy escorting Jose Rodriguez out of council chambers when he attempted to respond to an accusation that he had appeared at the meeting not to make his plea about Encinitas’ homeless, but as an opportunity to boost his campaign.

Rodriguez appeared at Wednesday’s hearing to oppose a $369,000 agreement between the city of Encinitas and the San Diego Rescue Mission to reserve 12 shelter beds at its National City facility for unhoused people from Encinitas.

In a prepared statement to the Encinitas City Council, Rodriguez, following an apology for breaking what he said was an “unwritten rule” in appearing at an outside jurisdiction’s council meeting, said the city of Encinitas should not be shipping its unhoused residents 30 miles away to another city.

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October 15, 2026

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I’m looking for the best quality apple cider. Hit me with your recommendations, preferably in the Oceanside/Vista/Carlsbad area.

Carlsbad and vista mentioned!
Says she owns Local Roots brewery

Hey folks - anyone out there regretting going EV with only public charging as an option? Do you have regrets? How do prices compare to the pump? Thanks!

Are there any dog parks in North County with lights to take your dog to after dark?

Sad that I even have to make this lol 😭 but I’ve gone to tooo many nail places that don’t sterilize the pedicure tools and just rinse them in the sink. They just grab the same tools they use on everyone from their cart 😭 this has happened at like 10 different nail salons now for the past two years :/ Does anyone know of a nail salon (pedicures) that sterilizes the tools? Thank you 💙💙

Took the car down The Strand after leaving the gym. Be doing it again tomorrow after running to the Harbor and back.

Bit later today as I ran to the Harbor and back. Saw a very nice '54 pickup in the harbor around Z dock during my run.

Any women's sports leagues? With regular practices and games? Not softball.

This is my cat Clover, she’s about three years old. Pets are not allowed where I am currently living, and it is also a noisy environment not suitable for cats. I am trying to find a temporary foster home until I can move out and take her with me.

It needs to be within the next few weeks, before November 5th. I’m looking for somebody who is interested in helping me out during this transition period in my life and would enjoy having a cat temporarily.

I am happy to pay for any pet expenses and will take her to the vet if necessary. She is very friendly and loves to meet new people, but has some anxiety, so somebody who has owned cats before would be best.

Please reach out to me if you’re interested and want to know more, I’m happy to answer your questions and give more details!

Hi! I’m interested in getting a Korean Perm for my medium/long hair. Tried searching on Google Maps but just got a bunch of sponsored non-korean salons. Any recommendations? Thank you!

Does anyone know of a good company that does commercial network wiring?

I’m in my early 20s and I have ocd. Not necessarily an alcoholic but I was told going to an aa meeting instead of spiraling could help. Anyone know any good ones maybe with people my age or just cool people.

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The current head of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is John Reynolds, who serves as the Commission President.

Governor Gavin Newsom designated Reynolds as President on February 18, 2026, and he officially took office on March 9, 2026. 

While John Reynolds does not have ties to the energy utility sector, his past work in the private tech sector has drawn scrutiny. Before joining the CPUC, he served as managing counsel for Cruise, General Motors' autonomous vehicle subsidiary.

 In late 2023, labor unions (like the Teamsters) and safety advocates fiercely demanded Reynolds' resignation from the CPUC after he voted to approve citywide expansion permits for Cruise and Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco. Critics pointed to his past employment at Cruise as a blatant conflict of interest, alleging he prioritized corporate profits over public safety. While this was a transportation utility dispute rather than an energy utility issue, it fueled ongoing public skepticism regarding his independence from corporate influence. 

Because CPUC Commissioners are not elected by the public, their primary political connection runs through the Governor who appoints them. 

Watchdog groups have frequently pointed out that Sempra Energy (the parent company of SDG&E) and other major investor-owned utilities are massive political donors in California, having contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Newsom's past campaigns and related political funds. Activists argue that this dynamic naturally creates a pro-utility bias across the entire governor-appointed Commission, regardless of individual members' resumes.

Critics of the CPUC often argue that the agency operates with systemic favoritism toward utilities, pointing to a long history of approved rate increases and high guaranteed profit margins (Return on Equity) for companies like SDG&E. 

An investigation by the watchdog group Consumer Watchdog documented that California's three largest investor-owned utilities (Sempra, PG&E, and Southern California Edison) spent a combined $127.6 million to influence state government. Of that total political spending, approximately $962,500 went directly toward supporting Governor Newsom, his campaign accounts, and his ballot initiatives.