North County Safety Watch

Oceanside lifeguards have performed more than 160 rescues since Friday—over four times the usual weekend number—due to high surf and strong rip...

Sheriff's HART and Escondido PD conducted a joint operation on July 29 targeting a large unauthorized encampment spanning Escondido and Harmony...

A routine traffic stop in Carlsbad for multiple violations led officers to search a probationer's vehicle, seizing 443 grams of methamphetamine and...

Dangerous heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend, with the Southwest heat wave intensifying and peaking this week. Residents should monitor NOAA Weather Radio for official warnings on this and other hazards.

• Initial impact began Monday with Hurricane Genevieve generating huge swells and rip currents at Oceanside Pier, prompting lifeguards to ban surfing...

A Cal Fire helicopter crew diverted mid-mission to rescue two Ramona residents trapped by the fast-spreading Creelman Fire, dropping its water load to...

Vehicle thefts in San Diego County fell 25.7% in 2025 to 8,023, matching California's second consecutive year of declines. CHP credits expanded...

The Monterey County coroner has ruled Joanna Ruth Shields' death as natural, caused by probable alcohol withdrawal seizures from chronic alcohol use...

North County beaches face overlapping risks this week from extreme heat and hazardous surf.

• A Heat Advisory covers coastal areas including Carlsbad...

• 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.