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Sun, wind, trees. (Photo by Franck V via Unsplash)

Weather Service warns of ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ during Santa Ana winds

North Coast Current January 7, 2025
The National Weather Service is warning of a dangerous weather event as Santa Ana winds sweep through Southern California over the next couple of days.
Smoke from a fire to the south moved across San Diego County on Sept. 6, including North County coastal neighborhoods such as La Costa in Carlsbad. A high pressure system brought a heat wave to the region. (North Coast Current photo)

Officials say acrid north coastal air is not from Escondido battery blaze

North Coast Current September 7, 2024
Odd-smelling air and concerns over the impacts of a lithium ion battery storage fire in Escondido fueled speculation around North San Diego County, especially coastal communities, about causes and responsibility Friday, Sept. 6.
This ALERTCalifornia image on Sept. 6 shows a view from Los Pinos Mountain, in southeast San Diego County, of a wildfire burning just south of the U.S.-Mexico border. (CalFire photo)

Seeing a smoky haze? It’s most likely from a wildfire south of the border

North Coast Current September 6, 2024
If you’re noticing an orange hue to the sun today into the weekend and smoke blended with the monsoon clouds, and perhaps a hint of a burned pine-like scent, the source is a wildfire just south of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to CalFire.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside rescuers save man from fast-moving San Luis Rey River

OsideNews February 10, 2024
Oceanside rescue personnel saved a man in a swift-water operation along the San Luis Rey River on Friday, Feb. 9.
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Deluge brings more rain, flooding, closures to North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews February 7, 2024
The latest major storm to sweep through the region met or exceeded predictions as North San Diego County residents faced significant rainfall and flooding this week.
If you have experienced flooding, you know that a water pump is an important part of the clean-up process, helping move gallons of water quickly and efficiently to dry out flooded basements and assist contractors on job sites. (Luftklick photo via OPEI)

Flood recovery: Tips for safely using pumps when cleaning up

News Release February 2, 2024
If you have experienced flooding, you know that a water pump is an important part of the clean-up process, helping move gallons of water quickly and efficiently to dry out flooded basements and assist contractors on job sites.
Rain. (OsideNews file photo)

Storm brings record rainfall, floods to North San Diego County

North Coast Current and OsideNews January 23, 2024
North San Diego County communities, like much of the region, were soaked Monday, Jan. 22, as a storm dropped historic amounts of rain across the area.
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Ramona break August rainfall records in Hilary storm deluge

North Coast Current and OsideNews August 21, 2023
North San Diego County communities saw significant amounts of rain as historic Tropical Storm Hilary moved across the region Saturday and Sunday.
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Palomar College opts for Monday closure as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives; MiraCosta remains open

North Coast Current August 20, 2023
Palomar College has chosen to close its facilities Monday, Aug. 21, as Tropical Storm Hilary arrived in the region.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

CSU San Marcos announces Hilary storm closure; community colleges remain open for now

North Coast Current August 19, 2023
California State University San Marcos has canceled in-person classes and activities for Monday, Aug. 21, to mitigate potential impacts from Hilary, a hurricane that is expected to hit the San Diego region as a tropical storm over the weekend into the start of the week.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

North San Diego County cities urge vigilance, offer sandbags as Hilary approaches

North Coast Current August 18, 2023
Agencies throughout San Diego County are advising caution and preparation as the region falls under California’s first-ever official tropical storm warning.
Encinitas City Hall. (North Coast Current photo)

Lake Drive in Encinitas reopens after months of sinkhole repairs

North Coast Current July 13, 2023
Lake Drive in Encinitas has reopened after months of work to repair a large sinkhole that developed during heavy rains in March, the city announced Wednesday, July 12.
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