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FIRE OFFICIALS SCORCH STAY-AND-DEFEND POLICY, CITE DEATH TOLL IN AUSTRALIAN WILDFIRES

February 18, 2009

Printer-friendly versionPublic urged to “leave early” when fire threatens, make preparations before fire season By Miriam Raftery February 17, 2009 (El Cajon)–“Fifty-three fire chiefs agree that the best way to

HARBISON CANYON FIRE STATION REOPENS

February 14, 2009

Printer-friendly versionFebruary 10, 2009 (Harbison Canyon) — Like a phoenix arisen from the ashes, a new fire station has opened to replace the Harbison Canyon station that burned down during

SDG&E THREATENS TO SUE WILDFIRE VICTIMS

February 3, 2009

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery February 2, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–San Diego Gas & Electric Company has notified attorneys representing fire victims that the utility company plans to sue victims

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION SENDS LETTER TO OBAMA OPPOSING SCHWARZENEGGER REQUEST TO EXPEDITE SUNRISE POWERLINK; CITES CONCERNS OVER AIR QUALITY AND FIRE RISK

January 29, 2009

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 27, 2009 (San Diego)–East County Magazine today received a copy of a letter sent by the American Lung Association of California to President Barack Obama

MARCH 17 HEARING SET IN SAN DIEGO ON SDG&E PLAN TO SHUT OFF POWER ON DRY, WINDY DAYS

January 25, 2009

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 23, 2009 (San Diego) — An administrative law judge has issued orders requiring the California Public Utilities commission to hold three public hearings on SDG&E’s

COUNTY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO KEEP FIRE STATIONS OPEN

December 24, 2008

Printer-friendly versionState Budget Cuts Threaten Fire Stations; County Offers to Shift Staff to Protect Region December 23, 2008 (San Diego) —Acting swiftly to counteract California’s latest budget crisis, the County

STATE CUTS FIRE STAFFING DUE TO BUDGET CRISIS

December 12, 2008

Printer-friendly versionOnly 5 of 20 engines will be staffed this winter By Miriam Raftery December 11, 2008 (San Diego) — CAL FIRE will reduce staffing to winter preparedness levels in

EDITORIAL – A PROPOSAL FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA

December 1, 2008

Printer-friendly versionPut Americans to work providing fire protection infrastructure and energy independence for San Diego’s fire-ravaged East County region By Miriam Raftery, Editor, East County Magazine December 7, 2008 (San

SDG&E HOSTS “FIRE PREPAREDNESS” COMMUNITY MEETINGS

November 17, 2008

Printer-friendly versionSDG&E will host a series of fire preparedness community meetings on November 17, 18 and 19 in Valley Center, Alpine and Pine Valley to discuss its proposal to shut-off

“Border 24” Fire

November 15, 2008

Printer-friendly versionNovember 15, 2008 – A Vegetation Fire broke out this morning East of the Tecate Border crossing. Fire officials say 35-40 acres have burned but the fire’s advance has

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IMPACTED BY FLOOD? YOU CAN APPLY FOR CAL-FRESH FOOD BENEFITS BY MARCH 15

March 6, 2024

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 6, 2024 (San Diego) – Victims of the flooding disaster in San Diego County are now eligible for temporary food assistance through Cal Fresh. Qualified

IMPACTED BY FLOOD? YOU CAN APPLY FOR CAL-FRESH FOOD BENEFITS BY MARCH 15

March 6, 2024

FLOOD VICTIMS CAN NOW APPLY FOR FEDERAL HELP AT FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY SITES IN SPRING VALLEY AND SAN DIEGO

March 3, 2024

Printer-friendly version East County News SErvice March 2, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has two local disaster recovery centers that are open seven

FLOOD VICTIMS CAN NOW APPLY FOR FEDERAL HELP AT FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY SITES IN SPRING VALLEY AND SAN DIEGO

March 3, 2024

ACTIVE SHOOTING SUSPECT IN EL CAJON ARRESTED: 1 DEAD, 2 INJURED

March 1, 2024

Printer-friendly version Update March 1, 2024: Officers and a mobile forensic lab remains on scene. Police have not revealed details, however a city official told ECM that the shooting

ACTIVE SHOOTING SUSPECT IN EL CAJON ARRESTED: 1 DEAD, 2 INJURED

March 1, 2024

Printer-friendly version Update March 1, 2024: Officers and a mobile forensic lab remains on scene. Police have not revealed details, however a city official told ECM that the shooting

ACTIVE SHOOTING SUSPECT IN EL CAJON ARRESTED: 1 DEAD, 2 INJURED

March 1, 2024

Printer-friendly version Update March 1, 2024: Officers and a mobile forensic lab remains on scene. Police have not revealed details, however a city official told ECM that the shooting

PROTECT SANTEE INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE FIRE PROTECTION

February 21, 2024

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery February 21, 2024 (Santee) – The Santee Firefighters Association (SFA) is sponsoring the “Protect Santee” ballot initiative aimed at improving fire protection. The city’s fire department

PRESIDENT BIDEN ISSUES DISASTER DECLARATION TO BRING FEDERAL AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

February 20, 2024

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery February 20, 2024 (San Diego) President Joe Biden yesterday declared a major disaster in California, making federal funding available to help those who suffered flood damages

FLOOD WATCH ISSUED SUNDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING

February 19, 2024

Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts February 18, 2024 (San Diego) – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for San Diego County’s mountains, valleys, and