Thousands Without Power As Shutoffs Begin In San Diego County
More customers could lose power this week as the region faces the driest start to the rainy season in 174 years, according to SDG&E.
Breaking: Centre Fire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 8
First discovered: 4:55 a.m. Jan. 8 A new wildfire was reported today at 4:55 a.m. in San Diego County. Centre Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains unknown.
San Diego fire crews prepared for Santa Anas & critical fire risk across county
Critical fire weather is hitting parts of San Diego county, triggering a Red Flag Warning for parts of the county.
Firefighters and power line workers scan San Diego County for wind-driven fires, as Santa Anas bear down
Everyone from firefighters to power line inspectors to park rangers are on the lookout for brush fires as a major Santa Ana windstorm edges ever closer to San Diego County, which has slipped into drought due to uncommonly dry weather.
Update: Canfield Fire in San Diego County – Jan. 8 status
Canfield Fire initially started today at 2:58 a.m. in San Diego County. It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
San Diego County school districts to close due to high winds, public safety power shutoffs begin
Due to high winds and potential power outages several county school districts will be closed Thursday, January 8
Elevated fire risk through Thursday for San Diego County mountains and valleys
School districts in Ramona and Julian have canceled Wednesday classes. Investigators said mowing caused more than three acres to burn in Wynola on Tuesday. Pascua said people should avoid mowing dry vegetation and make sure chains aren’t dragging while towing. “A small spark can lead to a large wildfire,” he said.
Red Flag Warning Issued for San Diego County Amid Severe Fire Risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for San Diego County due to high winds and low humidity.
Powerful Santa Ana winds bring fire risk to San Diego
The threat is moving south Wednesday, and NWS forecasters are using unusually outspoken terms to caution Southern California residents of the fire risk presented by dry conditions combining with powerful Santa Ana winds.
SDG&E and Cal Fire San Diego prepare to tackle Santa Ana Winds sweeping through the County
San Diego Gas & Electric said on Tuesday it's been watching the weather for the past week, and their guard is going to be up until the end of this one.
Small brush fire halted near Julian amid Santa Ana winds in San Diego County
San Diego County firefighters responded Tuesday to a brush fire near Julian amid strong Santa Ana winds. Crews were called to the area near 3700 Wynola Road around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a 2-acre brush fire,
San Diego, Orange County children’s hospitals complete merger
Rady Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Orange County merge and will operate as Rady Children’s Health ...
San Diego County District 1 Supervisor candidate calls for special election to fill seat
The county Board of Supervisors should approve a special election rather than a political appointment to fill the District 1 ...
San Diego County Board of Supervisors fail to pick new chair
Terra Lawson-Remer will continue as acting chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, after a vote Tuesday to pick a ...
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San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas Steps Down Due to Security Threats Amid Immigrant Support
The Democrat, who spearheaded legislation to protect immigrants in the California county, has stepped down from her post amid personal and security threats.
San Diego homeowners stuck with massive debt from uncompleted ADU projects
Nearly a hundred San Diego County homeowners say a local ADU contractor took out enormous construction loans under each of ...
Palisades Fire in California forces drivers to abandon cars as they flee Santa Ana winds-fueled blaze
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind ...