Jules Hotz for CalMatters
In the closing days of the legislative year, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that is meant to toughen scrutiny of the state’s embattled fire insurer of last resort by insisting that two of their leaders join its governing committee.
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A fire near Camp Pendleton known as the Pulgas Fire has grown overnight to 8,000 acres. -
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For the third consecutive day, firefighters are battling brush fires that have swept across San Diego County this week, fueled by unusual Santa Ana winds in May. -
The first big wildfire to erupt in San Diego County this week amid red flag conditions was 75 percent contained early Thursday. -
The strong Santa Ana winds that buffeted San Diego County this week and fueled more than a half-dozen raging wildfires will ease a bit on Thursday, but temperatures are expected rise, according to National Weather Service San Diego. -
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Wildfires in Lakeside and Scripps Ranch briefly threatened homes until crews were able to gain control of the flames. -
A wildfire that blackened about 100 acres in the bed of the San Luis Rey River Wednesday and damaged a single structure is 20 percent contained, authorities reported. -
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A fire alongside Interstate 15 near State Route 76 and Old Highway 395 burned 380 acres was fully contained Thursday night.
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