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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.

Public Safety

Tropical Storm Rachel brings rare watch, high surf to Encinitas

Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to make landfall near the U.S.-Mexico border Saturday night, prompting only the second tropical storm watch ever issued for Southern California and bringing rain, 6- to 10-foot waves and coastal flooding to Encinitas beaches through Tuesday.

October 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Wide sandy beach with sandstone bluffs and scattered beachgoers along the Encinitas shoreline.

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Heat warning covers Encinitas as county 911 calls hit record

Heat-related 911 calls in San Diego County reached 378 through mid-September, already exceeding the 2025 full-year total, as an extreme heat warning covering Encinitas remains in effect through Thursday evening.

October 8, 2026 · 2 min read

A stunning view of the golden sun shining through clouds at sunset, casting a warm glow.