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Crest residents urged to take action against wildfire risks with free Home Assessment Program
Printer-friendly versionBy Morgan Dioli and Diana Griffin April 21, 2026 (Crest) – The Crest community is stepping up wildfire preparedness efforts by participating in the Fire Safe Council of San
Cal State University San Marcos and nearby homes evacuated due to brush fire
East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts April 5, 2026 (San Marcos) – The #MoreeFire in San Marcos has led to evacuations, including the California State…
Help shape fire priorities in San Diego County
East County News Service April 4, 2026 (San Diego County) — With “fire season” now a year-round threat, public input is growing in importance as…
California’s Zone Zero defensible space law is now in effect for new home construction; existing homes must comply by February 2027
By Paul Levikow April 3, 2026 (San Diego County) – New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply…
Brush fire burning in Santee near Town Center
Update 9:14 p.m. Forward spread has been stopped. Update 7:42 p.m. — The fire has crossed the river and is now burning directly behind commercial…
El Cajon approves funds for reconstruction of Fletcher Hills Fire Station 7
East County News Service March 28, 2026 (El Cajon) – Heartland Fire’s station 7 in Fletcher Hills, built in 1960, will soon undergo major renovations….
Extreme heat watch issued for coming week
East County News Service March 14, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – An extreme heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for…
CERT makes emergency preparedness fun
By Yvette Urrea Moe , County of San Diego Communications Office March 11, 2026 (San Diego) – Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t…
CERT makes emergency preparedness fun
By Yvette Urrea Moe , County of San Diego Communications Office March 11, 2026 (San Diego) – Preparing for emergencies is serious, but it doesn’t…
More storms on the way, free sandbags available
By Gig Conaughton , County of San Diego Communications Office February 17, 2026 (San Diego) – With more and potentially heavy rains still forecasted this…
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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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