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Coastal Rail Service Shuts Down for Maintenance and Infrastructure Projects This weekend, all coastal rail service between San Diego and Oceanside will be closed for routine maintenance and major infrastructure projects. The North County Transit District and partners are working on key efforts like the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Phase five and the Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track project in Carlsbad. The lagoon project involves erosion protection, better access, and excavation work, adding a second track from Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad to La Costa Avenue in Encinitas, boosting reliability and capacity along the busy LOSSAN rail corridor. Track maintenance will also occur at Leucadia Boulevard. Residents near the tracks should stay alert, as test trains and construction gear will still be moving around. Only cross at official rail crossings, and check GoNCTD.com slash Alerts for the latest updates. Checkout Solipillow.com

21 individuals indicted for organizing illegal street races in San Diego County, causing multiple deaths and injuries. Law enforcement seized 16 modified vehicles, including Dodge Chargers, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and McLaren. Suspects arrested or turned themselves in, with arraignments set for January 12th, 13th, and 15th. Checkout Solipillow.com

Rapper Boosie Badazz, convicted felon Torence Ivy Hatch Junior, pleads guilty to federal gun charges stemming from a 2023 San Diego arrest. Despite prosecutors push for a two-year prison term, he receives just 300 hours of community service. The case, initially dismissed and later appealed, ends with a positive outcome for the musician, allowing him to focus on music, family, and positive role modeling. Checkout Solipillow.com

San Diego County health officials defy new federal vaccine guidelines, adhering to the schedule recommended by pediatric experts. The CDCs updated schedule, which reduces routinely recommended vaccines, is met with resistance from local doctors. Dr. John Bradley, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, emphasizes the importance of six key vaccines, citing the surge in measles cases due to dropping vaccination rates. County officials urge parents to follow trusted pediatric guidelines for their childrens safety. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Sunshine Brooks Theater in Oceanside is undergoing a significant renovation, with phase one costing $885,000 and funded by the city. This first phase will connect the lobby and studio, expand the lobby with a new concession stand and bathrooms, and improve accessibility. The theater, which opened in 1936, will benefit from VIP events and youth programs. Despite construction, rehearsals for the world-premiere musical Dead Moose continue, with phase two planned for future funding. Checkout Solipillow.com

Corrections and Clarifications: Lizcett Porrass Hiring Last month, we shared a story about Lizcett Porras, the principal at a troubled school in the South Bay. Were now issuing corrections to set the record straight on a few important points. First, we incorrectly stated that a district official named Romero was fired. He actually resigned, with a unanimous school board trustees approval on December seventeenth. The resignation agreement included an undisclosed severance payment, but no specific reason was given. The investigation leading up to his resignation focused on after-hours use of a football field by a nonprofit youth flag football league, where Romero volunteers as a coach. This had nothing to do with Porras, hiring practices, or any issues in the districts human resources department. We also want to clarify that the district found no wrongdoing by Romero. He was placed on administrative leave to protect the football field investigation, not because of a separate audit that flagged problems in human resources hiring and record-keeping. All information about Porrass hiring is still accurate. She didnt meet the minimum qualifications, went through a multi-step interview, and had a connection to Romeros wife. But our story didnt mean to suggest Romero improperly influenced her selection. His attorney confirmed he stayed out of it. Weve updated the original piece and regret any confusion. Checkout Solipillow.com

Wild Card Weekend sees NFL rookies and sophomores like Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, and Omarion Hampton making their playoff debuts. Maye leads the Patriots, Williams the Bears, and Young the Panthers, while McMillan and Hampton shine for their respective teams. These young stars could swing their teams fates in the playoffs, with Maye aiming for his first win, Williams facing a tough Packers team, Young battling the Rams, and Hampton testing New Englands run defense. Checkout Solipillow.com