Local Smashburgers Help Fight Against Cancer

All San Diego-based Smashburgers will be donating a portion of the sales of a newly created sorbet shake, available for a limited time.

New Devices Help Residents Control Energy Use

San Diego Gas & Electric is recommending the use of home area network devices so that customers may conserve energy and cut their monthly costs.

North County Transit District Passengers May Soon Get Rides on Amtrak Surfliners

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner will soon allow North County Transit District passengers to ride on their trains thanks to a new agreement.

Commission: Tri-City Hospital CEO Under Investigation

Tri-City Hospital CEO Larry Anderson reportedly failed to report a trip to Chicago on an ethics disclosure form that appears to have been funded by a trade magazine.

New Beer Tasting Room May Soon Come to Oceanside

Oceanside Ale Works is working to open a new beer tasting room and retail store in Oceanside.

Sale of Fresh & Easy Means Unknown Fate for Local Stores

Billionaire Ron Burkle announced he is buying Fresh and Easy from owners UK-based Tesco. It leaves the future of some of the San Diego locations in question.

Will SDG&E Customers Pay for San Onofre's Loss?

The California Public Utilities Commission will evaluate a request that SDG&E customers make up the millions invested in the now-mothballed San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Gas Prices in San Diego County Are On the Rise

Prices increased for the ninth time in 11 days.

News Oceanside Hotel Gets New Staffer

The new SpringHill Suites Oceanside hotel and Denver-based Sage Hospitality welcomed a new General Manager.

IRS Offers Tax Advice for Same Sex Couples Married Under State Law

A government ruling this week ensures that legal same-sex marriages will be recognized for federal tax purposes.

SDG&E Offers Credits to Reduce Electricity Use on Saturday

Customers can save 75 cents per kilowatt hour by turning off appliances and setting thermostats higher.

Supercuts Opens New Salon

The new salon is at 880 Carlsbad Village Drive at the Seaside Village Corner.

Oceanside Gets a New Eatery

A new El Pollo Loco has opened on College Boulevard, restaurants representatives said.

Study Aims to Answers Questions About How Power is Really Used

Those who wonder things like how much energy a microwave oven or big screen TV actually uses, may soon get an answer.

Oceanside Hooters Among Those Refusing to Serve Filner

Signs announcing the decision were posted at the four locations owned by Hootwinc, which operates Hooters eateries on the West Coast.

Pet of the Week: Rosie the Lovely Little Lady

She gets along with other friendly dogs.

Oceanside Video Marketing Business Honored by Mayor

Owen Hemsath of the Videospot was recently honored with the Mayor's Business Spotlight

Pet of the Week: Susan the Cuddling Pooch

Susan is about 3 years old and is a very pretty little lady with a soft, luxurious fur coat.

Oceanside's Hydroflex Surfboards Teams Up With Famed Shaper Jon Pyzel

Hydroflex Technology LLC is a custom surfboard manufacturer with 25 years of experience in flexible board constructions.

Oceanside Personal Trainer is a True Weight Loss Guru

Brittany Gaylord's 100+ clients have lost more than 3,000 pounds collectively this year.

Proposed Asphalt Plant in Oceanside Divides Community

The plant would bring jobs to the city, generate additional tax revenue, and would reduce the city's need to transport asphalt from the Escondido facility.

Wienerschnitzel Offers 15-Cent Hot Dogs on Sunday

The fast food chain is offering the promotion as part of National Hot Dog Month.

Edison Blames Manufacturer for San Onofre Shutdown

The utility says Mitsubishi is liable for $2 billion, but Mitsubishi says it owes just $137 million.

Vons Wants to Help Teach Little Ones to Eat Their Fruits and Veggies

The Vons in Oceanside and others across the region will offer fliers to help guide parents in introducing healthy eating options for children.

Consumer Alert: Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Fears

Natura pet foods is advising consumers to discard pet food from six product lines if they have expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014.

Walmart to Open 'Neighborhood Market' Grocery Store on Mission Avenue in Oceanside

The grocery store would be Walmart's fourth Neighborhood Market in San Diego's North County.

'Oceanside Pole' Vine-Ripe Tomatoes Poised for Excellent Season

Harvest began on the final days of June, and will continue through autumn.

DogSpot in Oceanside Aims to be North County’s Happiest Place on Dog Earth

Dog and Their Humans Invited to July 20th Grand Opening of DogSpot

ArtBeat on Main Street’s Chairs for Charity Endeavor Featured on KOCT

The program raises funds for art supplies to be used in Vista schools and other local educational establishments.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

U.S. Bank Must Refund $6.5 Million to Troops Due to Shady Car Loans

Some 50,000 U.S. military service members will receive refunds from U.S. Bank and one of its partners.

Watch: Oceanside Woman Proposes to Boyfriend at Sunset Market

Patch editor Daniel Woolfolk came across a very special moment in downtown Oceanside Thursday.

The Cost of Power Post-San Onofre

The January 2012 shutdown prompted a rise in wholesale power prices that has persisted through 2013.

Oceanside Subcontractor Cited for Labor Laws and Wage Violations

Campbell Certified Inc. was among those companies cited. Fines for all those cited totalled $748,366.

Lessons from Fukushima for San Onofre

Former NRC chief Gregory Jaczko said the meltdown at Fukushima was a wake-up call that made him realize the industry needs a new way to measure risk.

San Onofre: How Did It Come To This?

The public and political wrangling going on now is likely part of an elaborate chess game, adding leverage to the real negotiations going on behind the scenes.

Tips for Finding the Right Personal Trainer in Oceanside

Check person trainers' credentials to avoid any pitfalls.

Marines Involved in October Window-Shooting Spree Plead Guilty

Joseph Ikaika Nahale and Jesse Jordan Ivie, both stationed at Camp Pendleton, blasted store and car windows from San Clemente to Newport Beach. Both were given three years probation.

Leslie’s Poolmart to Open Location in Oceanside

The store will open on May 3, according to a report.

Woolfolk: 8 Benefits I Enjoyed with a Month-Long Yoga Challenge

Patch editor Daniel Woolfolk writes about the life-changing benefits he gained when he committed to doing 31 yoga classes in 31 days.