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A FIERY ARGUMENT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Printer-friendly versionBy Cassie N. Saunders, County of San Diego Communications Office February 12, 2024 (San Diego) — The County of San Diego has begun providing people displaced by the Jan. 22
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Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 8, 2024 (El Cajon) — California’s landscape will always be characterized by wildfires, making homes and properties vulnerable to their impacts. A key component
SNOW CLOSES SCHOOLS IN MOUNTAIN AREAS, CHAINS REQUIRED ON HIGHWAYS
Printer-friendly version Winter storm warning in effect for mountains through Thursday, Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. By Miriam Raftery Photo: Laguna Mountain Lodge webcam February 7, 2024 (San Diego’s East
GOVERNOR DECLARES EMERGENCY IN 8 COUNTIES INCLUDING SAN DIEGO, CITY ISSUES EVACUATION WARNINGS AS ANOTHER STRONG STORM NEARS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery February 5, 2024 (San Diego)—A powerful storm fueled by a “Pineapple Express” atmospheric river is pummeling much of California and is slated to reach San
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Printer-friendly version By Kirsten Andelman Photo, left: flooded home of the Ford family along Chollas Creek February 1, 2024 (Spring Valley)– When 86-year old Bienvenida Ford felt the water
CITY OF SAN DIEGO ISSUES EVACUATION WARNING, CLOSES ROADS AHEAD OF STORM
Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts February 1, 2024 (San Diego) –Mayor Todd Gloria has issued a voluntary evacuation warning for people living in low-lying areas of the
WEATHERING THE STORM: PETCO PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FLOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR SAN DIEGO’S PETS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 31, 2024 (San Diego) — In the wake of recent flooding in San Diego and with more rainy days on the horizon, it’s crucial
COLD STORM BRINGING WET WEATHER: FLOOD WATCH THURSDAY-FRIDAY
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery January 31, 2024 (San Diego)—On the heels of last week’s severe storm, another atmospheric river is moving into our region, bringing widespread rain, mountain snow as
COUNTY STORM RECOVERY UPDATE
Printer-friendly versionBy Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office January 27, 2024 (San Diego) — County officials provided an update today on recovery efforts after the unprecedented storm earlier
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