Man sentenced over 13 years for setting East County wildfires
EL CAJON — A man who set nine separate East County wildfires last fall was sentenced this week to 13 years and four months in...
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Carlsbad to order cleanup of overgrown lots citing fire risks
CARLSBAD — In an effort to reduce wildfire risks, the Carlsbad City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish and refuse on...
Encinitas advances wildfire safety plan
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday approved a proposal directing the city’s Public Health and Safety Commission to assess wildfire risks and recommend...
County homeowners face higher insurance rates, loss of coverage
SAN DIEGO — Homeowner insurance rates in San Diego County are expected to spike significantly, with some residents at risk of losing private coverage entirely...
North County firefighters warn of local wildfire risks after LA devastation
ENCINITAS — Current and former firefighters in North County San Diego are raising concerns about the region’s ability to handle a large-scale wildfire, urging local...
After LA wildfires, Oceanside reviews fire risks, preparedness
OCEANSIDE — Following devastating fires in Los Angeles, Oceanside residents have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle a similar large-scale disaster in their...
Wildfires changing aquatic ecosystems
REGION — Increasingly severe and numerous wildfires are changing the face of land across the globe, but new research by UC San Diego and others...
Elias: Insurance company fires a warning shot
Last month, State Farm said it had stopped taking applications for new property and casualty insurance in California because of wildfires....
California energy experts warn of potential energy shortage, blackouts
REGION — California is preparing for a hot summer, which means the real possibility of energy scarcity, rate increases and blackouts. Earlier this month, a...
Elias: At last, someone slows wildland development
A judge in Lake County said no to a luxury mixed use project on land partly singed by past fires and deemed likely to see...
Encinitas fire officials present new Olivenhain evacuation study
ENCINITAS — City fire officials presented a new fire evacuation study to the Encinitas City Council this week in response to Olivenhain residents’ concerns over...
Regional fire, water officials unveil ‘helo-hydrant’ to combat wildfires
FALLBROOK — A joint collaboration between three local agencies is improving firefighters’ ability to combat wildfires. The Rainbow Municipal Water District, North County Fire Protection...
Wildfires prompt closure of Cleveland National Forest
REGION — The Cleveland National Forest will be closed beginning at 11:59 p.m. tonight under an order issued by the U.S. Forest Service closing all...
White House climate adviser visits SDG&E, touts infrastructure bill
SAN DIEGO — A sweeping bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill was passed by the U.S. Senate last week and is currently being debated in the...
SDG&E announces wildfire mitigation advancements before fire season begins
REGION — As the region prepares for this year’s wildfire season, San Diego Gas & Electric today unveiled several wildfire mitigation and resiliency advancements. As...