4.1 quake rattles North San Diego County and much of the region

North Coast Current • January 31, 2022

Residents in San Diego’s North County felt a Sunday morning jolt when a 4.1 earthquake rumbled through the region on Jan. 30.

Solana Beach winds hit 65 mph during Monday storm

North Coast Current • January 26, 2021

Solana Beach and Del Mar were among the communities that experienced the strongest wind gusts in San Diego County as a storm swept through the region Monday, local weather officials reported.

Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe face power cuts as Santa Ana whips San Diego

North Coast Current • December 3, 2020

Power has been cut to some areas of north coastal San Diego County, including Olivenhain in Encinitas, as Santa Ana winds hit historic speeds in the region Dec. 3, according to local weather and power authorities.

EDITORIAL: San Diego County: ‘No’ on Measure B; ‘yes’ on Measure A

North Coast Current • February 25, 2020

Measure B supporters note that 60% of Newland Sierra housing would be affordably priced for the working class. But assuming it’s built, what would that “affordable” price be at completion given the continuing rise in prices, up 8% over the past year alone? Moreover, what’s their definition of “working class?”

Encinitas, utility officials on alert as Santa Ana winds set to return

North Coast Current • October 29, 2019

Encinitas is again on San Diego Gas & Electric’s list of potential communities affected by power cuts during Santa Ana winds predicted for late Tuesday, Oct. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 31.

Olivenhain on power-cut watch as Encinitas feels Santa Ana heat

North Coast Current • October 25, 2019

Residents in Olivenhain could again face San Diego Gas & Electric power cuts as the region continues to face hot Santa Ana temperatures and moderate winds Friday, Oct. 25, the city of Encinitas announced via Twitter. The temperature in Encinitas hit 86 degrees by 12:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Schools closed due to fire emergency

North Coast Current • May 14, 2014

Update 10:40 p.m. May 15: All colleges and school districts listed below have announced closures for Friday, May 16. Several school districts in North County have announced closures in the wake of major...

Elfin Forest, Harmony Grove keeping eye on development

Alex Groves • October 11, 2013

Residents of the communities of Elfin Forrest and Harmony Grove have long been at odds with potential development in the form of housing, schools and light industry, and that’s likely because there aren’t...