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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 Miriam Raftery Photos are from the National Weather Service presentation August 30, 2023 (San Diego)—Across Southern California, communities suffered major damage. The National Weather Service has
READER’S EDITORIAL: BRING BACK ALARM SIRENS TO ALERT SAN DIEGANS DURING EMERGENCIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Alicia A. Degracia August 22, 2023 (San Diego) — With what happened in Maui, I wonder if San Diego can reinstate the alarm system they had back in
COUNTY, CITY THANK PUBLIC FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE HILARY PREPARATIONS
Printer-friendly version By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: Tiktok August 22, 2023 (San Diego) — County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas, City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria,
HOW WET AND WINDY WAS IT?
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo by Michael Adam Cohen, award-winning entertainment reporter and photographer: taken near I-8 near Del Cerro August 21, 2023 (San Diego) – Tropical Storm Hilary
TORNADO ALERT IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version August 20, 2023 3:55 p.m. — A tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather SeErvice until 4 pm includes Locations impacted includes Alpine, Cuyamaca Rancho State
I-8 CLOSED AT IN-KO-PAH DUE TO BOULDERS BLOCKING FREWEAY
Printer-friendly version Update: The freeway has now reopened, after Cal Trans removed boulders from road and unstable rocks above. By Miriam Raftery August 20, 2023 (San DIego’s East County) –
WARNING ISSUED FOR RESIDENTS DOWNSTREAM FROM LOVELAND RESERVOIR DUE TO TROPICAL CYCLONE HILARY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery By Miriam Raftery File photo of past spillover at Loveland Dam, via Sweetwater Water Authority August 20, 2023 (Alpine) – Warning letters have been sent
FLIGHTS CANCELLED, BEACHES AND PARKS CLOSE; FLOOD WATCH ISSUED COUNTYWIDE
Printer-friendly versionCounty Supervisors declare emergency as Hilary heads to San Diego By Miriam Raftery August 19, 2023 (San Diego) – The County of San Diego tonight issued an emergency declaration
GOVERNOR NEWSOM, IN SAN DIEGO, DECLARES EMERGENCY AND DEPLOYS NATIONAL GUARD AHEAD OF STORM
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo courtesy of Governor Newsom’s office August 19, 2023 (San Diego) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed an emergency declaration today while in San Diego, where
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