Oceanside lifeguards and firefighters pulled two people from the water on Friday, Nov. 7, after their sailboat was hit by large waves while entering the harbor — one of two serious ocean rescues that took place within five days, authorities reported.

Carlsbad marked the opening of the city’s first fire station west of Interstate 5 and the train tracks Thursday, June 8.

Encinitas city leaders and community members gathered at Moonlight Beach on Tuesday to celebrate Capt. Larry Giles’ retirement.