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California just completed its Firehawk helicopter fleet — faster, stronger aircraft with high-flying capability. Cal Fire and Gov. Gavin Newsom say it’s a crucial upgrade as wildfires intensify.
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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. -
California’s physicians are coming together to address the health needs and impacts of the state’s large unsheltered population. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
KPBS Midday EditionAn 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 on Wednesday found themselves facing winds, wildfires and darkness from yet another power outage that hit more than 1 million people. -
While the power safety shut-offs might be controversial for some, SDG&E has its reasons. -
As wildfire-related closures become more common, one superintendent expressed concern that the district may not meet state requirements for the minimum number of school days. -
The temblor struck shortly after 9:20 a.m. roughly 1.2 miles southeast of Lake Henshaw.
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