Community boosts Oceanside eatery after fire

OsideNews • January 16, 2026

Fundraising efforts are continuing for Bread & Cheese Eatery and Breakfast Burritos after a fire heavily damaged the South Oceanside restaurant late last month, forcing it to close indefinitely.

Encinitas leaders vote to break up with fire protection co-op

North Coast Current • June 13, 2025

The Encinitas City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday, June 11, to withdraw from a three-city Cooperative Fire Management Agreement with Solana Beach and Del Mar.

‘We’re all terrified’: Encinitas wildfire concern rises in wake of LA blazes

Patrick Doyle • February 19, 2025

The semi-rural Encinitas community of Olivenhain is on high alert for wildfires as residents fear catastrophe following the devastating fires in Los Angeles.

Removal of burned structures commences at Oceanside Pier

OsideNews • October 24, 2024

Demolition crews began removing burned structures from the end of Oceanside Pier on Wednesday, Oct. 23, as part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate the structure after a blaze last spring.

Escondido battery fire out; evacuation orders lifted

North Coast Current • September 8, 2024

A fire at a San Diego Gas & Electric lithium ion battery storage facility in Escondido is out and evacuation orders were lifted as of Saturday afternoon, city and utility officials announced.

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.

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.

Evacuations remain in place as Escondido battery fire continues

North Coast Current • September 6, 2024

Evacuation orders and warnings remained in place Friday, Sept. 6, as fire and hazardous-material crews continued to monitor a lithium ion battery fire in west Escondido.

Battery storage fire prompts evacuation orders in Escondido

North Coast Current • September 5, 2024

Mandatory evacuation orders are in place Thursday, Sept. 5, for an SDG&E battery storage fire in Escondido, according to city, county and media reports.

Oceanside officials thank those who battled April pier blaze

OsideNews • June 27, 2024

Oceanside city officials and dignitaries thanked firefighters and others Wednesday, June 26, who worked to save the community’s pier from a fire in late April.

Portion of Oceanside Pier to reopen in May as fire probe continues

OsideNews • May 7, 2024

The Oceanside Fire Department, working with federal authorities, continues to investigate the source of the April 25 fire that burned the west end of the city’s pier as leaders aim to reopen a portion of the structure to the public between Friday, May 10, and Memorial Day, according to an update from officials.

Oceanside, regional officials assess pier’s future after fire

Roman S. Koenig • April 26, 2024

Crews continued to douse a major fire at the end of the Oceanside Pier on Friday, April 26, as community and regional leaders pledged to get the damaged portion rebuilt as soon as possible.