Update: Five-county funeral procession to honor late Escondido firefighter
A 32-year-old Cal Fire engineer from northern San Diego County was killed today while fighting the massive Thomas Fire in Ventura County....
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Officials say Lilac Fire won’t be fully contained until Dec. 21
North County residents continued returning to their homes today as firefighters have reached 90 percent containment on a wildfire that scorched 4,100 acres between Fallbrook...
Updated: Last evacuation orders lifted for Lilac Fire
Santa Ana winds failed to show at the 4,100-acre Lilac Fire overnight, giving firefighters an assist as they etched fire lines around 60 percent of...
Update: Winds expected to pick up as Lilac Fire enters third day
Firefighters battling the Lilac Fire that tore across more than 4,100 acres near Fallbrook and destroyed at least 65 structures switched from a defensive approach...
Sheriff investigates double murder near Vista
A double-homicide investigation is underway today and a 49- year-old man is in custody on suspicion of shooting and killing his brother and his brother's...
Latest on #LilacFire: Vista woman accused of looting home in fire zone
Oceanside Fire Department crews are currently fighting a brush fire on the west side of the Interstate 15 to the south of State Route 76....
Poll: RSF attorney tops GOP governor hopefuls
STATE — Rancho Santa Fe attorney and venture capitalist John Cox leads among Republican candidates for governor though his percentage of support is mired in...
Update: Red flag warning extended as fire danger intensifies
A red flag fire warning prompted by gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity levels remained in effect today for much of San Diego County...
San Marcos man pleads guilty to trying to lure girls in Escondido
A San Marcos man who tried to lure underage girls into his car in Escondido, and succeeded in getting a young woman to get into...
Elderly man, caretaker rescued from Del Mar house fire
An elderly man and his caretaker had to be rescued from a house fire in Del Mar today, authorities said....
Suspects allegedly fire on officers during car chase in Vista
Gunfire was aimed at California Highway Patrol officers in Vista, as two suspects led them a car chase to Bonsall, officers said today....
Deputies fire on suspect accused of stealing van
VALLEY CENTER — Sheriff’s officials have released the names of two veteran deputies who opened fire on a suspect who allegedly stole a minivan, fled...
Ratepayers won’t pay for wildfire
REGION — A request by San Diego Gas & Electric to recover $379 million of costs caused by the 2007 wildfires from ratepayers was denied...
Del Mar hosting first Breeders’ Cup
Thoroughbred racing's two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships begin today at Del Mar for the first time with four races....