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Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside paramedics revive 6 men after fentanyl overdoses

OsideNews July 15, 2023
Six men who overdosed on fentanyl were revived by first responders at Seagaze Park in Oceanside on Friday, July 14, authorities reported.
Encinitas lifeguard Jake Ratermann, founder of Project Moonlight, keeps watch over the beach in Cardiff on April 16. (Photo courtesy of William Roland)

Encinitas lifeguard names service project after Moonlight Beach

OsideNews May 6, 2022

Organization offers training to Third World communities By J.W. August: Encinitas CA— Project Moonlight is the brainchild of an ocean lifeguard and emergency medical technician. It’s named after Moonlight...

Encinitas lifeguard Jake Ratermann, founder of Project Moonlight, keeps watch over the beach in Cardiff on April 16. (Photo courtesy of William Roland)

Encinitas lifeguard names service project after Moonlight Beach

J.W. August May 5, 2022
Project Moonlight, the brainchild of an Encinitas lifeguard and emergency medical technician, goes to Third World countries to provide training and medical services to populations that need the help.
Encinitas Marine Safety Capt. Larry Giles salutes members of the city’s public safety agencies, including fellow lifeguards, during his retirement celebration Tuesday, July 20, at Moonlight Beach. (Photo courtesy of Scott Chatfield)

Encinitas Marine Safety Capt. Larry Giles retires

North Coast Current July 22, 2021
Encinitas city leaders and community members gathered at Moonlight Beach on Tuesday to celebrate Capt. Larry Giles’ retirement.
The city of Del Mar posted a shark advisory at its beaches July 23. Encinitas followed with its own advisory July 24. (Del Mar city photo)

Encinitas, Del Mar post shark advisories at local beaches

North Coast Current July 26, 2019
Encinitas and Del Mar have posted shark advisories at local beaches in light of recent sightings, according to announcements from the cities.
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Man Rescued in Harbor after Losing Control of Personal Watercraft

OsideNews October 8, 2017

Oceanside CA— A male in his early 20’s lost control of his personal watercraft in the harbor around 1:00pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017. He hit the north jetty and was thrown into the water. He struggled...

Cleanup underway after Del Mar bluff collapse

North Coast Current July 14, 2016
Authorities responded to a cliff collapse July 13 at the west end of 10th Street in Del Mar.
Oceanside Tsunami Preparedness

Oceanside Tsunami Preparedness

OsideNews March 14, 2016

Oceanside CA— Oceanside Fire Department and Lifeguards will host a Tsunami Preparedness booth at the base of the Oceanside Pier on Wednesday, March 23 and Friday, March 25, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00...

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Annual Pier Swim, Strong Rip Currents Keep OFD Lifeguards Busy Over Weekend

OsideNews September 8, 2015

Oceanside CA— The Oceanside Fire Department Lifeguard Division had a very busy Labor Day weekend. A combination of the holiday weekend, warm weather and the annual Oceanside Labor Day Pier Swim brought...

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Oceanside Fire Department Reports Increase in Incidents for 2014

OsideNews March 31, 2015

Oceanside CA— 2014 was a busy year for the Oceanside Fire Department as the agency's response numbers increased in almost every category over the previous year. Like the Oceanside Police Department,...

Water Rescue After Large Wave Topples 37 Boat at Oceanside Harbor Entrance

Water Rescue After Large Wave Topples 37′ Boat at Oceanside Harbor Entrance

OsideNews March 29, 2015

Warm Temperatures, Large Crowds and Large Swell Keeping Rescuers Busy Oceanside CA— At 12:22 pm on March 29th, a 37 foot cabin cruiser was entering the mouth of the Oceanside Harbor when it was hit by...

Family members arrive at the scene of where their relative was recovered.

Carlsbad Search for Man Swept to Sea Turns to Recovery in Oceanside

OsideNews July 10, 2014

Oceanside CA- The search, Wednesday, for a missing person, swept out to sea in Carlsbad, turned into a recovery early this morning in Oceanside. A person walking along the beach discovered a body, in the...

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