Skip to Main Content
News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Lake Hodges Dam is shown in an aerial view taken on Feb. 2, 2022. (Photo by Autumn Sky Photography, iStock Getty Images)

Water districts announce suit against San Diego over state of Lake Hodges dam

North Coast Current August 2, 2024
Two North San Diego County water districts are filing suit against the city of San Diego over the state of the Lake Hodges dam, which the districts allege resulted in the loss of a local water supply.
Coast live oaks, an oak tree species that Encinitas is named for, have become increasingly rare in the community as suburban sprawl has cut their habitat. (Photo by Jared Quentin, iStock Getty Images)

What’s in a name? ‘Encinitas’ can remind us of how things used to be

Charlene Pulsonetti May 26, 2023
Nature is resilient, but human activity and other factors have resulted in an imbalance. Fortunately, place names — such as “Encinitas” — can offer a glimpse into the past.
Lake Hodges Dam is shown in an aerial view taken on Feb. 2, 2022. (Photo by Autumn Sky Photography, iStock Getty Images)

Lake Hodges Dam repairs complete; some recreation to reopen by summer

Patrick Doyle May 25, 2023
Repairs to Lake Hodges Dam were completed this May after a yearlong effort to reverse some of the deterioration of the 105-year-old structure.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside receives $2M federal grant for water, energy efforts

OsideNews May 23, 2023
The city of Oceanside received a $2 million grant last month to go toward its Renewable Energy Capacity Expansion Project and Turf Replacement Rebate programs.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside asks residents to increase water conservation efforts

News Release June 14, 2022
The city of Oceanside will be enacting Level 2 drought reduction actions in accordance with a state Water Boards Emergency Drought Resolution.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside asks residents to increase water conservation efforts

OsideNews June 14, 2022

Oceanside CA— The city of Oceanside will be enacting Level 2 drought reduction actions in accordance with the state Water Board’s Emergency Drought Resolution No.2022-0018 that was approved on May...

The San Marcos city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

SAN MARCOS: City, water district partner on plastics reduction

News Release April 6, 2022
The city of San Marcos and the Vallecitos Water District have teamed up to offer new hydration stations in local parks to encourage the use of refilling reusable bottles during outdoor activities instead of reaching for bottled water.
The San Marcos city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

SAN MARCOS: City, water district partner on hydration stations, plastics reduction

OsideNews April 6, 2022

San Marcos CA— Both the city of San Marcos and the Vallecitos Water District are committed to the reduction of single-use plastics in our community. That's why we've teamed up to offer new hydration...

Oceanside Earns Second Place in the 2020 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Oceanside Earns Second Place in the 2020 Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

OsideNews October 15, 2020

Oceanside CA— From August 1 to 30, Oceanside residents pledged to save water and protect the environment as part of the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. The Mayor’s Challenge...

Swell Cafe, pictured Sept. 2, is located near Del Mar in the Flower Hill Promenade mall in the spot formerly occupied by Cafe Cantata and Pannikin Coffee and Tea. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Returns through August 31

OsideNews August 4, 2020

Oceanside CA— Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss joins Mayors across the country in the 2020 Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, taking place August 1-31. This friendly competition...

Oceanside Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

OsideNews April 3, 2018

Oceanside CA— Mayor Peter Weiss is challenging Oceanside residents to use water efficiently and take a pledge to reduce their environmental impact.  To do this, the City of Oceanside is partnering...

(courtesy photo)

City of Carlsbad Steps up Water Conservation Efforts

OsideNews June 17, 2015

Carlsbad CA— To help meet ambitious water conservation goals, the City of Carlsbad is tearing out turf, installing new water efficient fixtures at city buildings and expanding its water recycling program,...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
water conservation