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North Coast Current

Smoke from a fire to the south moved across San Diego County on Sept. 6, including North County coastal neighborhoods such as La Costa in Carlsbad. A high pressure system brought a heat wave to the region. (North Coast Current photo)

Officials say acrid north coastal air is not from Escondido battery blaze

North Coast Current September 7, 2024
Odd-smelling air and concerns over the impacts of a lithium ion battery storage fire in Escondido fueled speculation around North San Diego County, especially coastal communities, about causes and responsibility Friday, Sept. 6.
This ALERTCalifornia image on Sept. 6 shows a view from Los Pinos Mountain, in southeast San Diego County, of a wildfire burning just south of the U.S.-Mexico border. (CalFire photo)

Seeing a smoky haze? It’s most likely from a wildfire south of the border

North Coast Current September 6, 2024
If you’re noticing an orange hue to the sun today into the weekend and smoke blended with the monsoon clouds, and perhaps a hint of a burned pine-like scent, the source is a wildfire just south of the U.S.-Mexico border, according to CalFire.
Oceanside firefighters work to control a brush fire near West Coast Growers in 2015. (OsideNews file photo by Steve Marcotte)

EarthTalk: Is it really a good idea to use controlled burns to prevent wildfires?

Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss June 24, 2023
Burning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial practice aimed at reducing the risk of larger uncontrolled wildfires.
California’s Office of Emergency Services is deploying a Type VI strike team of wildland-style fire engines to the state’s Military Department, pictured Aug. 16, to enhance California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid fleet. (Cal OES photo)

California Emergency Services, Military Dept. create firefighting strike team

News Release August 25, 2022
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California Military Department on Tuesday, Aug. 16, announced the creation of the first all-hazards fire engine strike team — known as Team Blaze — operated by a state Military Department.
California’s Office of Emergency Services is deploying a Type VI strike team of wildland-style fire engines to the state’s Military Department, pictured Aug. 16, to enhance California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid fleet. (Cal OES photo)

California Emergency Services, Military Department create firefighting strike team

OsideNews August 24, 2022

News Release: Mather CA— Highlighting the state’s commitment to innovative solutions to tackle climate-induced natural disasters, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the California...

ENCINITAS: Olivenhain fire safety meetings in June and July

OsideNews June 17, 2022

Encinitas CA— The Encinitas Fire Department and Fitch & Associates present Olivenhain Evacuation Community Meetings in late June and early July. The meetings take place at the Olivenhain Meeting...

Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Olivenhain fire safety meetings in June and July

June 17, 2022
The Encinitas Fire Department and Fitch & Associates present Olivenhain Evacuation Community Meetings in late June and early July.
SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety and Resiliency Advancements for 2021 Wildfire Season

SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety and Resiliency Advancements for 2021 Wildfire Season

OsideNews August 4, 2021

Infrastructure and technological enhancements at the heart of reductions in potential utility-related wildfire risk and PSPS customer impacts San Diego CA— San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a...

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San Diego County Is Ready To Respond to Wildfires, Encourages Residents to Prepare

OsideNews July 18, 2021

San Diego County CA— San Diego County is prepared, and ready to respond, to wildfires. Chair Nathan Fletcher along with Supervisor Joel Anderson, CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Protection District, the...

SDG&E Files 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update, Advancing Commitment to Fire Safety and Resiliency

SDG&E Files 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update, Advancing Commitment to Fire Safety and Resiliency

OsideNews February 8, 2021

Update highlights fire preparedness progress and outlines path for additional reductions in wildfire risk and customer impacts San Diego CA— San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has completed and...

SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety Advancements for 2020 Wildfire Season

SDG&E Announces Wildfire Safety Advancements for 2020 Wildfire Season

OsideNews September 18, 2020

Infrastructure and Situational Awareness Enhancements Target Reduction of Customers Impacted by PSPS and Help Prevent Powerline Wildfire Ignitions San Diego CA— Building on its decades-long commitment...

EDITORIAL: San Diego County: ‘No’ on Measure B; ‘yes’ on Measure A

North Coast Current February 25, 2020
Measure B supporters note that 60% of Newland Sierra housing would be affordably priced for the working class. But assuming it’s built, what would that “affordable” price be at completion given the continuing rise in prices, up 8% over the past year alone? Moreover, what’s their definition of “working class?”
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