North County Safety Watch

• Victim identified: Robert Edmonston, 53, a Carlsbad resident, drowned Saturday night off South Carlsbad State Beach; body recovered Sunday near...

Record heat and humidity demand quick action to protect yourself and others.

• Stay hydrated and head to county Cool Zones like libraries for...

Persistent heat and dangerous surf are creating ongoing hazards for North County residents.

• Heat Advisory remains active through Monday 8 p.m. for...

Cal Fire's reopened Ramona Air Attack Base now deploys a C-130 tanker carrying 4,000 gallons of retardant plus a new Cal Fire Hawk helicopter, with...

A 53-year-old swimmer vanished Saturday evening near Tower 26 at South Carlsbad State Beach. Multi-agency teams searched overnight before his body...

No significant updates today.

Community-led Fire Safe Councils across North County are using local grants to cut wildfire risk through hands-on projects that directly help...

• Carlsbad's first six weeks of enforcement yielded 93 education stops, 53 warnings, 20 citations, and 40 impounds
• Reckless riding led violations;...

Wildfire Response Upgrades

• 🔥 Ramona Air Attack Base Reopens: Cal Fire reopened the Ramona Air Attack Base with a rebuilt facility, C-130H air...

The rebuilt Ramona Air Attack Base now delivers faster aerial support across San Diego County through new aircraft and quicker operations.

• Modern...

A bat that landed on a table at Yellow Deli in Vista tested positive for rabies, marking the 22nd such case in San Diego County this year. County health officials advise anyone with direct contact to call a healthcare provider right away.

• Over 30 agencies shared fire prevention and earthquake resources at the Vista event
• Free SDG&E tote bags included Wildfire Safety booklets with...

Missing Persons Update

• 🔥 Search Suspended for Missing Oceanside Nurse: Oceanside police have suspended physical search efforts on Palomar...

Firefighters from Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista contained a U-Haul truck fire next to a propane fueling station and cylinders within minutes of...

Oceanside police have suspended coordinated physical searches for missing nurse Angelica Brophy after extensive efforts across Palomar Mountain...

The Ramona wildfire has grown explosively to 315 acres, threatening homes in San Diego Country Estates as flames push over ridge lines into dry...

Is San Diego County serious about fixing 911 delays? The sheriff’s office has missed state standards for four straight years, with one in four callers...

Volunteer-led Fire Safe Councils received $276,000 in Project SAFE grants to protect San Diego County neighborhoods from wildfires.

• Councils focus...

E-bike injuries are rising exponentially according to a new UC San Diego report, underscoring an urgent safety concern for families across North County.

Fire Safety Notices

• ⚡ North County Fire Station Closure: A North County fire station is temporarily closing to fix critical infrastructure...