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North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Lawn sprinkler. (OsideNews file photo)

Vallecitos Water District earns bond rating upgrade, certification

North Coast Current September 14, 2023
The Vallecitos Water District appears to be on a positive financial footing after receiving a credit rating upgrade and certificate of excellence for its financial reporting this past week.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck 28 miles east of San Clemente Island early Tuesday, Aug. 29. (USGS graphic)

Small quake strikes off Oceanside coast

OsideNews and North Coast Current August 29, 2023
If you felt a jolt around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, it was indeed a small earthquake that struck 28 miles east of San Clemente Island at 1:05 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Vista, California. (Vista city photo)

VISTA: Firefighters host Maui fire fundraiser Aug. 23 at Belching Beaver

August 22, 2023
The Vista Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 4107, will hold a fundraiser to benefit Hawaii Fire Fighters Local 1463 on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Belching Beaver in downtown Vista, 302 E. Broadway.
Rain. (Pete Nowicki, Unsplash)

Oceanside, Vista, Escondido, Ramona break August rainfall records in Hilary storm deluge

North Coast Current and OsideNews August 21, 2023
North San Diego County communities saw significant amounts of rain as historic Tropical Storm Hilary moved across the region Saturday and Sunday.
Rain. (Jan Fillem, Unsplash)

Palomar College opts for Monday closure as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives; MiraCosta remains open

North Coast Current August 20, 2023
Palomar College has chosen to close its facilities Monday, Aug. 21, as Tropical Storm Hilary arrived in the region.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

CSU San Marcos announces Hilary storm closure; community colleges remain open for now

North Coast Current August 19, 2023
California State University San Marcos has canceled in-person classes and activities for Monday, Aug. 21, to mitigate potential impacts from Hilary, a hurricane that is expected to hit the San Diego region as a tropical storm over the weekend into the start of the week.
Hurricane Hilary, which formed off the coast of Mexico (pictured in an Aug. 17 satellite image), is predicted to bring potentially heavy rains and high winds as a tropical storm to San Diego County and Southern California on Sunday through Monday. (NOAA National Hurricane Center photo)

North San Diego County cities urge vigilance, offer sandbags as Hilary approaches

North Coast Current August 18, 2023
Agencies throughout San Diego County are advising caution and preparation as the region falls under California’s first-ever official tropical storm warning.
Gerard Washington, who most recently served as the chief for the Menomonee Falls Fire Department in Milwaukee, has been hired as Vista’s new fire chief. (Courtesy photo)

Vista hires Milwaukee-area firefighting leader as new chief

OsideNews August 7, 2023
A 32-year firefighting and community-service veteran from Wisconsin has been chosen to lead the Vista Fire Department, city officials announced Aug. 7.
Finances. (OsideNews file photo)

Local household bills pricier than U.S. average, doxo research finds

North Coast Current August 3, 2023
California is the second most expensive state for average household bills, with Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and Del Mar cracking the top 100 for most expensive in the state, according to statistics released Aug. 3 by consumer financial management company doxo.
(Photos by Fernanda Reyes, iStock Getty Images; Austin Distel, Unsplash; Tdub Photo, iStock Getty Images; Hero Images, iStock Getty Images)

Introducing You: Current, OsideNews seek your community profiles

North Coast Current August 3, 2023
Community connections can build newfound stability in a chaotic era. It’s with that in mind that the North Coast Current and OsideNews introduce “Neighbors,” a new section devoted to brief profiles highlighting North San Diego County residents who build on the positive aspects of community and connection.
Construction and repair. (Photo by Rudy Skitterians, Pixabay)

To our readers: Content on break as Current, OsideNews get an update

North Coast Current July 21, 2023
The North Coast Current and OsideNews are taking a break from content for a few days as the sites are freshened up. It’s a good time to take this step as the North Coast Current marks 20 years since its founding, and both the Current and OsideNews both celebrate 10 years of sharing news with our communities online. Thank you for your patience and continued support as the sites undergo their remodeling.
The North Coast Current of Encinitas and OsideNews of Oceanside combined operations on Feb. 22. (North Coast Current graphic)

NC Current, writers recognized by Society of Professional Journalists

North Coast Current June 22, 2023
The North Coast Current and its contributors were recognized Tuesday, June 20, for excellence in community journalism by the San Diego Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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