San Diego cleaning up yards, freeways as powerful storm lashes county
Sandbags were available in limited amounts to the public at 11 recreation centers centrally located in each San Diego City Council district. The county and Cal Fire, for their part, were providing free bags and sand at numerous fire stations for residents of unincorporated areas.
Late-winter storm drenches San Diego area
Schools in the Spencer Valley School District closed at noon Thursday due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
Last big storm of winter slows traffic to a crawl, sends students home early and pelts San Diego County with hail
It wasn’t the kind of “March Miracle” that had erased San Diego County’s water worries in the past. But the loud and rowdy storm that drenched the region Thursday greatly eased the palpable threat of wildfires,
Update: Campo 2 Fire in San Diego County – March 10 status
Campo 2 Fire initially started 1:13 p.m. March 9 in San Diego County. It has been burning on private land for 20 hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
LIST: San Diego County providing sandbags with rain in forecast
Sandbags will be available for San Diegans due to a second round of rain forecasted to douse San Diego County late Wednesday into Thursday.
Rain Over San Diego Tapering Off, But Another Storm Imminent
"This system is expected to be quite cold aloft which increases the chances of thunderstorms across the area, leading to an increased threat of flooding."
Strong winds in addition to heavy rains hit San Diego County
A combination of strong winds, heavy rains and some snowfall were experienced by many parts of the county Thursday morning.
Photos: Winter storm brings layer of snow to San Diego's mountains
While a cold, winter storm drenched most of San Diego County on Thursday, the mountain ranges were getting a fresh dusting of white snow. The National Weather Service was receiving reports of an inch-and-a-half of snow in Julian and less than an inch of wet snow on Volcan Mountain.
Nearly 20% of San Diego fires ‘likely’ began by homeless encampments, data shows
Fire department records going back years detail how many blazes might have been started by people living outside.
Cal Fire chief’s wife allegedly sent chilling text to friend before body found: ‘We had a fight… I hurt her’
Becky came home and told me she was leaving me, she met someone else, all the messages were lies. We had a big fight and I ...
Cal Fire San Diego arrests arson suspect in connection to Pala and Lilac fires
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection to the Pala and Lilac fires that broke out in northern San Diego County in ...
Fox burned in California wildfire returns to ‘where he belongs.’ See him rush home
The injured fox, who “had lost several digits, nails and paw pads,” received daily care and spent months at the center ...
Cal Fire arrests man on charges connected to the Pala and Lilac wildfires
Ruben Vasquez was arrested Friday on two counts of felony arson charges and taken to the Vista Detention Facility.
Gray fox injured in wildfire returned to the California wilderness
The fox was released in Orange County this past Sunday, not far from where he was originally found during the Airport Fire ...
Memorial ride, Celebration of Life planned to honor late Cal Fire captain
The Ride Free memorial motorcycle ride is being organized by the San Diego Litas, an all-female motorcycle collective of ...