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California To Overhaul Insurance Plan After Wildfires
- Nov. 15
- Adam Beam / Associated Press
Devastating wildfires have plagued the state in recent years, destroying thousands of homes. Those claims have cost insurance companies, who have responded by dropping fire insurance policies for many homeowners who live in fire-prone areas.
Roundtable: Alarming Rate Of Law Enforcement Officers With Criminal Records
- Nov. 15
- By Aly Sadik, Mark Sauer
A collaborative inquiry finds hundreds of California law enforcement officers with criminal backgrounds. The nation's highest court could decide the future for nearly a million undocumented immigrants. Wildfires destroy more than structures, a look at the impact on survivors' mental health.
Factoring Mental Health Into Wildfire Emergency Plans, As Risk Of Fire Increases In California
- Nov. 14
- By Shalina Chatlani
Wildfires can leave scars across the land, but they can also leave a mark on the human psyche.
A Year After Deadly Fire, Paradise Pauses To Remember
- Nov. 8
- By Associated Press
One year after the most devastating wildfire in California history mostly destroyed the town, local officials are asking people to pause for 85 seconds beginning at 11:08 a.m. — one second for every person who was killed.
PG&E Expects More Than $6B In Wildfire Costs
- Nov. 7
- By Associated Press
Pacific Gas & Electric is reporting substantial losses for the third quarter, driven by catastrophic wildfires that have been blamed on the utility's outdated transmission lines. The company anticipates those costs could escalate to as much as $6.3 billion.
Trump Threatens To Cut Federal Fire Assistance To California, Local Fire Chief Says Aid Is Critical
- Nov. 4
- By Matt Hoffman
The Alpine Fire Protection District Chief said federal money is key for helping tackle wildfires and if it is lost, less crews will be fighting fires.
All Evacuations Lifted For Maria Fire Burning Near Los Angeles
- Nov. 4
- By Associated Press
Over the weekend, the president suggested he would cut federal funding to the state for help battling wildfires.
Roundtable: Wildfires Burn Across California And Northern Baja
- Nov. 1
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
A week of strong Santa Ana winds lead to destructive fires across the state and into Baja California and precautionary power outages in San Diego County. Plus, several car companies join President Trump's push to strip California of its right to set fuel mileage standards. And, the social media rebrand for the San Diego State University College Republicans.
Not Out Of Woods Yet, But Winds Driving California Fires Die
- Nov. 1
- By Associated Press
Calmer weather allowed crews to increase containment on wildfires after a three-week siege of gusts fanned blazes across California and led utilities to cut power to prevent winds from blowing branches into electric lines and igniting an inferno.
Red Flag Remains In Effect For San Diego County Due To 'Extreme Fire' Conditions
- Oct. 31
- By City News Service
A red flag warning advising of "extreme" fire weather conditions because of strong Santa Ana winds and very low humidity will last until 6 p.m. Thursday in San Diego County, according to the National Weather Service.
Wildfires Scorch A Growing Rosarito In Baja California
- Oct. 31
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
California isn’t the only region dealing with devastating wildfires. South of the border in Baja California, Mexican firefighters and local authorities have squared off against quick-moving fires that have left local residents with little time to get to safety.
SDG&E Cuts Power Because Of Fire Danger; Businesses Forced To Close
- Oct. 30
- By Matt Hoffman
On Wednesday more than 25,000 SDG&E customers had their power cut as conditions were ripe for a wildfire, and businesses who lost electricity were forced to close.
Two County Residents Appointed to State Wildfire Safety Advisory Board
- Oct. 30
- By City News Service
Gov. Newsom appointed UC San Diego researcher Jessica Block, 41, and San Diego State University adjunct professor Alexandra Syphard, 49, to the board, which also includes advisers from Castaic, San Francisco and Elk Grove.
25,000-Plus Without Power In North, East County Because Of Safety Shut Offs
- Oct. 30
- By City News Service
An additional 15,369 addresses faced potential precautionary power-downs in Jacumba, portions of Lakeside, Palomar Mountain, Ranchita, and unincorporated areas east of San Clemente, portions of San Marcos and Warner Springs.
Californians Struggle After Latest Blackout Hits 1.5 Million
- Oct. 30
- By Associated Press
Californians on Wednesday found themselves facing winds, wildfires and darkness from yet another power outage that hit more than 1 million people.
Give now!Tweets from the community
Tweets about "#TomohawkFire, OR #PoinsettiaFire, OR #BernardoFire, OR #HighwayFire, OR #LakesideFire, OR #ScrippsRanchFire OR #sdfires OR #SanMarcos OR #SanMarcosFire OR #WashingtoniaFire near:"San Diego, CA" within:50mi"Above: Tweets from San Diegans about the May 2014 fires