The coast news, december 19, 2014

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The night helicopters aren’t used often, San Diego Fire Rescue Chief of Air Operations Chris Heiser said, but they are now available for easier access to the entire county. Courtesy photo

Riders on the storm Encinitas resident and surfer Rob Machado takes advantage of the recent run of surf here in the North County. Surfers have been enjoying larger surf caused by what NOAA researchers are currently calling a weak El Nino event. Photo by Bill Reilly

O’side looks to regulate beach use by summer By Promise Yee

OCEANSIDE — Oceanside is looking at putting parameters on surf camps, fitness instruction and other commercial uses of its public parks and beaches. Groups setting up tents in the sand, and staging workout sessions at the Pier Amphitheater, have grown to the point of blocking public access. Similar problems have been seen at city parks. Gym owner and fitness instructor John Graves was among those who asked City Council to consider requiring commercial groups to have a business license and use permit at the Dec. 10 council workshop. Graves said it is a matter of ensuring an even playing field for businesses. “At last count in South Oceans- Oceanside is forming rules for fitness groups and day camps use of parks and beaches. Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach and Del Mar already have regulations in place. File photo by

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Night-flying helicopters more readily available toRANCHO county SFNEWS By Ellen Wright

R EGION — Off ic ia ls from the City of San Diego have partnered with the county to offer two helicopters with night flying capabilities for use throughout the county, including the 17 unincorporated areas. The city’s Bell 212 and Bell 412EP are the only firefighting and rescue helicopters in the city that can fly at night. “The new city-county partnership to extend night flights to all corners of our region is great news for residents and builds on our efforts to bolster fire protection,” San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob said. The agreement between the city and county has been in effect since Dec. 1 and is good through June 30, 2016 with the option of a five-year extension. The city will respond to requests from the county and local agencies to provide use of the night

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flying helicopters, when available. The county will reimburse the city for use and staff hours. The Bell 212 costs about $3,700 an hour to fly and the Bell 412EP costs about $5,000 an hour. “Expanding access to night-flying helicopters is our newest tool to protect residents and keep our region on the cutting edge of public safety,” said County Supervisor Ron Roberts. “This agreement worked out with Mayor Faulconer is the latest example of how the county and the city of San Diego are working tirelessly and cooperatively to improve emergency response capabilities before disaster strikes.” San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer agreed. “When a wildfire comes we have to be focused on results and saving lives, not jurisdictional boundaries drawn on a map,” Faulconer said. “That’s why the city and TURN TO HELICOPTERS ON A16

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