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FIRE OFFICIALS SCORCH STAY-AND-DEFEND POLICY, CITE DEATH TOLL IN AUSTRALIAN WILDFIRES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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FDA WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO BUY OR USE EYE DROPS FROM SEVERAL MAJOR BRANDS DUE TO RISK OF EYE INFECTION, POTENTIAL BLINDNESS
Printer-friendly versionSource: U.S. .Food and Drug Administration Photo: Public domain image via Bing October 31,2023 (Washington D.C.) –The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase
DE ANZA COUNTRY CLUB DESTROYED BY FIRE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Photo, left, via Cal Fire October 31, 2023 (Borrego Springs) – Yesterday morning’s fire destroyed the historic clubhouse at de Anza Country Club in Borrego Springs.
HIGHLAND FIRE IN AGUANGA SWELLS TO 2,200 ACRES OVERNIGHT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery, East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts October 31, 2023 (Aguanga) — The #HighlandFire in Aguanga has swelled to over 2,200 acres overnight and is 0% contained
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE COMMERCIAL FIRE AT DE ANZA SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB
Printer-friendly version Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that the fire was at DeAnza Springs Resort in Jacumba; in fact it is at De Anza Springs Country Club
SANTA ANA WINDS, DRY WEATHER BRING FIRE DANGER THIS WEEK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 29, 2023 (San Diego) – Santa Ana winds, along with low humidity and above average daytime temperatures, will bring heightened fire risks this week
CHIEF’S CORNER: THE ESPERANZA FIRE–DEDICATED TO THE MEN OF ENGINE CO. 57
Printer-friendly version By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna October 28, 2023 (San Diego) — I would be remiss if I did not write this as we step into and are preparing for
BREAKFAST WITH SANTEE FIREFIGHTERS AND SHERIFF STAFF NOV. 11
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 27, 2023 (Santee) – The Santee Fire Department and the San Diego Sheriff’s department invite the public to a pancake breakfast on November 11
CALIFORNIA HONORS CAL FIRE LEGEND WITH RENAMING OF INTERSTATE 5
Printer-friendly versionSource: Cal Fire October 23, 2023 (El Cajon) – – The California State Senate, California Department of Transportation, and California firefighters have teamed up to recognize the accomplishments of California
HAPPINESS IS SAVING A DOG
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service October 17, 2023 (Lyons Valley) – “Happiness is saving a dog,” Cal Fire/San Diego Fire posted on Facebook today, along with photos of a
MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD BOY IN LA MESA
Printer-friendly version Update: The missing child has been found, La Mesa Police Dept. advises. East County News Service October 16, 2023 (La Mesa) — La Mesa Police seek public help
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