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Cal Fire, SDG&E Prepare As High Winds Hit Southern California

Nov. 30: By Ed Joyce; 0 Comments

The gusty winds in the weather forecast for San Diego County, and much of Southern California, are increasing the risk of wildfire.

Potentially Damaging Winds And Fire Weather Coming To Southern California

Nov. 29: By Ed Joyce; 0 Comments

Starting Wednesday night, high winds out of the northeast are expected to whip across much of Southern California including San Diego County.

Federal Wildfire Reduction Program Faces Funding Cuts

Nov. 21: By Ed Joyce; 0 Comments

There's a proposal in a U.S. Senate committee to cut funding for a program which helps reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

San Diego Council To Consider Fire Station Study

Nov. 14: Midday Edition; By Katie Orr; 0 Comments

It’s widely known the City of San Diego needs more fire stations. Today the city council will consider adopting a plan to get them built. But there’s no money to actually make it happen.

Rincon To Spend More Gaming Revenues Locally

Oct. 11: By Alison St John; 0 Comments

A Native American band in North County has reached an agreement to share some of its gaming profits with the County.

San Diego Heat Wave Increases Fire Risk

Oct. 11: Midday Edition; 0 Comments

San Diego fire crews will be on high alert this week, as hot, dry offshore winds increase the risk of wildfires.

Fire Prevention Realities Change, Following Huge Wild Fires

Oct. 3: By Tom Fudge; 2 Comments

Wildfires over the past 10 years have stoked incredibly destructive fires. They've also taught us to question some of the old assumptions about how to keep your home from burning down.

9/11 Makes San Diego Safer And Stronger

Sept. 8: By Alison St John; 1 Comment

Federal Defense and Homeland Security funding has poured into San Diego since 9/11. KPBS Reporter Alison St John looks at how that money has benefited the region.

What Goes In To The Decision To Evacuate?

Aug. 30: Midday Edition; 0 Comments

San Diegans will remember October 2007, when half a million people were evacuated during the devastating Witch Fire. We'll talk about what goes into a decision to evacuate, what are the downsides of a mass evacuation and what we should all have in our emergency kits at home.

Big Jump In San Diego County Fires Caused By Target Shooting

Aug. 15: By Ed Joyce; 0 Comments

Cal Fire San Diego says there has been an increase in fires caused by target or recreational shooting across San Diego County.

State May Modify Controversial Fire Prevention Fee

Aug. 15: By Alison St John; 0 Comments

A controversial wildfire fee passed by the state legislature to help balance the budget could be up for discussion again this week. But legislators may not be able to modify the measure to allow the money to be used for fire protection.

Controversy Against Fire Fee Heats Up

July 25: By Marissa Cabrera; 0 Comments

A San Diego County supervisor is joining the effort against a controversial fire-protection fee.

City Officials Seek Ways To Save Money On Take-Home Vehicles

July 11: By City News Service; 0 Comments

Public-safety officials want to change criteria for take-home city vehicles in order to save money.

A Forecast For San Diego Fire Season

June 21: Midday Edition; 0 Comments

Will this be another cool, grey summer? Or will it be hot and dry as a bone? On this first day of summer, we'll try to get some idea about the dangers of this year's fire season in San Diego.