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Help shape the County’s Emergency Operations plan through an online survey
Printer-friendly version By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office Oct. 30, 2025 (San Diego) — Residents, businesses and community organizations, your feedback is needed to help
Deer mouse tests positive for Hantavirus in Rancho Cuyamaca State Park
Printer-friendly version By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office October 29, 2025 (Cuyamaca) — A deer mouse collected in routine monitoring Oct. 22 at the Los Vaqueros Group Horse
County launches new Alert San Diego app, replacing SD Emergency
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Oct. 24, 2025 (San Diego County) — The name and look of the emergency information app for the County of San Diego has changed,
Inmate firefighters get pay raise under bill signed by Governor
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Image: Inmate firefighter; cc via Bing October 14, 2025 (Sacramento) – They risk their lives to battle wildfires. Yet California’s inmate firefighters are currently paid just
County approves purchase of firefighting helicopter with nighttime capabilities
Printer-friendly versionBy Paul Levikow October 21, 2025 (San Diego) — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the purchase of a firefighting helicopter with nighttime capabilities, which will
Evacuations lifted in Rancho Fire
Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergency Alert Service Photo, right: Rancho Fire viewed from Julian, by Nancy Kramer October 9, 2025 (Ramona) – Evacuations have been lifted in the
Crest achieves Firewise USA® recognition, a communitywide commitment to wildfire preparedness
Printer-friendly versionBy Diana Griffin October 8, 2025 (Crest) — Every year, devastating wildfires sweep across the United States, threatening homes, landscapes, and lives. As more people live in wildfire-prone areas,
Charging your devices: Safety steps can prevent lithium-ion fires
Printer-friendly versionBy Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine contributed to this report Photo: firefighters purposely overloaded a lithium-ion battery to show what can
Supervisor Joel Anderson and Sheriff Kelly Martinez to host Wildfire Safety Town Hall in Ramona on Monday, Oct. 6
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo, L-R: CalFire Chief Tony Mecham, Sheriff Kelly Martinez, & Supervisor Joel Anderson October 3, 2025 (Ramona) – San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson and
Trump threatens to fire workers amid shutdown; Newsom says shutdown has halted critical wildfire programs in peak fire season
Printer-friendly versionHealthcare premiums will double for millions of Americans if Republicans don’t renew subsidies By Alexander J. Schorr Photo: Cedar Fire in October, 2003 burned over 276,000 acres, destroyed 2,232
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GUSTY WINDS FUEL FIRE IN IN-KO-PAH
Printer-friendly version East County Wildfire & Emergengy Alerts June 16, 2024 (Jacumba Hot Springs) — A brush fire in the In-Ko-Pah area has burned 30 acres at the boundary of
U.S. SENATE PANEL DIVIDED OVER CLIMATE AS CAUSE OF RISING INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Printer-friendly versionBy Lia Chien, Kansas Reflector Photo: Ford’s Flooded Home during January 22, 2024 flooding in San Diego, East County Magazine file photo June 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.)
U.S. SENATE PANEL DIVIDED OVER CLIMATE AS CAUSE OF RISING INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Printer-friendly versionBy Lia Chien, Kansas Reflector Photo: Ford’s Flooded Home during January 22, 2024 flooding in San Diego, East County Magazine file photo June 10, 2024 (Washington, D.C.)
SAFEGUARDING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM WILDFIRES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: 2003 Cedar Fire, via CalFire June 9,2024 (San Diego’s East County )– As we head into the summer months, there is increased potential for
SAFEGUARDING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM WILDFIRES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: 2003 Cedar Fire, via CalFire June 9,2024 (San Diego’s East County )– As we head into the summer months, there is increased potential for
DEPT. OF INSURANCE SPEAKER JUNE 11 AT FIRE-SAFE MEETING IN JAMUL
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 8, 2024 (Jamul) – Concerned about losing homeowner’s insurance, fire insurance, or rising rates? The Jamul Fire Safe Council invites you to its meeting
DEPT. OF INSURANCE SPEAKER JUNE 11 AT FIRE-SAFE MEETING IN JAMUL
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 8, 2024 (Jamul) – Concerned about losing homeowner’s insurance, fire insurance, or rising rates? The Jamul Fire Safe Council invites you to its meeting
SWIFT RESPONSE SAVES HOMES IN SPRING VALLEY BRUSH FIRE
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Josh Stotler June 8, 2024 (Spring Valley) – A multi-agency response prevented a wind-driven brush fire in Spring Valley yesterday from destroying multiple homes
SWIFT RESPONSE SAVES HOMES IN SPRING VALLEY BRUSH FIRE
Printer-friendly version Story and photos by Josh Stotler June 8, 2024 (Spring Valley) – A multi-agency response prevented a wind-driven brush fire in Spring Valley yesterday from destroying multiple homes
EVACUATIONS ORDERED IN SPRING VALLEY DUE TO FIRE
Printer-friendly versionUpdate 3:35 p.m.: Evacuation orders have been lifted. June 7, 2024 — Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in Spring Valley due to a structure fire that spread
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