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A FIERY ARGUMENT

October 13, 2008

Printer-friendly versionFire Chief, City and County leaders debate pros and cons of fire tax By Miriam Raftery 2007 San Diego wildfires destroyed over 3,400 structures and killed 15 people (photo:

Editorial – SDG&E SHUT-DOWN THREAT FIRES UP BACKCOUNTRY OBJECTIONS

October 12, 2008

Printer-friendly versionBy Donna Tisdale La Mesa Fire Department In response to SDG&E’s announced plans to shut off-power to "remote areas" during high wind events: SDG&E and their urbanite supporters want

PENDLETON FIRE 100% CONTAINED

October 9, 2008

Printer-friendly versionOctober 9, 2008 (Camp Pendleton) 9:30 a.m. — A wildfire that began late yesterday afternoon at Camp Pendleton is now 100% contained, though firefighters continue to douse hotspots. “Between

“HISTORIC” AGREEMENT SIGNED: ALLOWS NIGHT-FLYING HELICOPTERS TO FIGHT WILDFIRES ON STATE LANDS IN EAST COUNTY

October 1, 2008

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery San Diego Fire Chief Tracy Jarmon shakes hands with CAL-FIRE Chief Howard Windsor as Mayor Jerry Sanders looks on October 1, 2008 (El Cajon) — “This

PENDLETON FIRE CHARS 400 ACRES

September 25, 2008

Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Capt. Nick Schuler, CAL-FIRE September 25, 2008 5:00 p.m. CAMP PENDLETON – More than 400 acres have burned at Camp Pendleton in a brush fire that

7 BANDS HOLD CONCERT TO HELP FIRE VICTIMS OCT 4

September 24, 2008

Printer-friendly versionROC For Fire Relief Concert and Fire Expo Helps Neighbors, Celebrates Heroes Saturday, October 4th, 2008 12:00pm to 10:00pm Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, Lakeside www.rocsd.net Listen to music from the

A Firestorm of Controversy – Still No County Fire Department Five Years After Cedar Blaze

August 19, 2008

Printer-friendly versionBallot measure will ask voters to approve tax for fire services By E.A. Barrera Photos courtesy of La Mesa Fire Department “Given the existing high-risk conditions that are projected

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March 29, 2024

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service March 29, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of burns and smoke inhalation

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March 24, 2024

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COUNTY EXTENDS EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LODGING PROGRAM FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

March 16, 2024

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service March 16, 2024 (San Diego) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend the Emergency Temporary Lodging Program. The program, which

COUNTY EXTENDS EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LODGING PROGRAM FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

March 16, 2024

THUNDERSTORMS, SANTA ANA WINDS AND SNOW

March 14, 2024

Printer-friendly version March 14,2024 (San Diego)–A storm sweeping into our region is forecast to bring Santa Ana winds through Friday, with rain countywide and gusts up to 70 miles

THUNDERSTORMS, SANTA ANA WINDS AND SNOW

March 14, 2024

Printer-friendly version March 14,2024 (San Diego)–A storm sweeping into our region is forecast to bring Santa Ana winds through Friday, with rain countywide and gusts up to 70 miles

REGIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU

March 10, 2024

Printer-friendly versionSource: Department of Environmental Health and Quality March 10, 2024 (San Diego) — The County is looking to understand how we can improve services to the community during disasters.