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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside vegetation fire fully contained

OsideNews July 11, 2023
An Oceanside vegetation fire that burned 21 acres, threatened residences and business, and slightly damaged one home is now fully contained, city fire officials reported Tuesday, July 11.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Authorities investigating in-custody death at Oceanside hospital

OsideNews July 11, 2023
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a man in custody at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside on Saturday, July 8.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

Two arrested in Encinitas after reported carjacking, shooting

North Coast Current July 7, 2023
A man and woman were arrested on Wednesday, July 5, in Encinitas after a reported carjacking and shooting in Cardiff, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. (Sheriff’s Department social media photo)

End-of-month checkpoint in Encinitas nets four DUI arrests

North Coast Current July 7, 2023
San Diego County sheriff’s deputies made four arrests in Encinitas for suspected driving under the influence during a June 30 checkpoint.
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside Police among agencies implementing Hi-Lo siren system

OsideNews June 11, 2023
The Oceanside Police Department is among regional agencies introducing a siren system to warn neighborhoods of immediate danger and evacuation, regional law enforcement announced last month.
Carlsbad fire, safety and city officials participate in the opening of Station 7 on June 8. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad opens first fire station west of Interstate 5

North Coast Current June 9, 2023
Carlsbad marked the opening of the city’s first fire station west of Interstate 5 and the train tracks Thursday, June 8.
Legal updates. (Photo by Wesley Tingey via Unsplash)

DA dismisses charges against former Encinitas mayoral candidate

J.W. August May 8, 2023
Three charges of domestic violence filed against a former candidate for mayor of Encinitas have been dropped. Jeff Morris had pleaded not guilty when originally charged.
Oceanside Police Chief Kedrick Sadler took office on April 1. (Oceanside city photo)

New Oceanside police chief is 22-year veteran of the city’s department

OsideNews April 2, 2023
Oceanside has a new police chief as of the start of April, the city announced.
A Carlsbad police officer and San Diego County sheriff’s deputy handle a firearm collected during a Gun Safety Event held March 25 in San Marcos. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Department photo)

Authorities collect over 100 firearms during San Marcos event

North Coast Current March 28, 2023
More than 100 firearms were turned in to authorities on Saturday, March 25, during a San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Gun Safety Event held in San Marcos.
Carlsbad Police Department vehicle. (OsideNews file photo)

Bicyclist seriously injured in collision with vehicle in Carlsbad

North Coast Current March 28, 2023
A bicyclist was seriously injured in a reported hit-and-run Friday, March 24, on Aviara Parkway in Carlsbad, police stated.
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Police Department launches Ready Oceanside alert system

OsideNews March 24, 2023
The Oceanside Police Department officially retired its Nixle Alert System on Friday, March 24, in favor of the new Ready Oceanside program, and city authorities are encouraging people to sign up for it.
Carlsbad firefighters work to extinguish a house fire on Levante Street on March 7. According to city officials, the residents believed a lithium-ion battery might have been the cause. (Carlsbad city photo)

Recent fires lead Carlsbad to issue warning about lithium-ion batteries

North Coast Current March 13, 2023
Carlsbad city officials are warning residents about the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries after two fires in the community in recent weeks.
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