Wildfires are common in California and can happen any time of year. A wildfire researcher at San Diego State University shares three ways to prepare.
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The fast-moving blaze erupted for unknown reasons around noon Thursday amid heavy winds off Coyote Holler Road in Potrero, approximately five miles north of Tecate. -
Rain, wind, high surf and sewage are all concerns for Imperial Beach as the community prepares for the arrival of a rare summertime storm. -
The city’s poor infrastructure makes it especially vulnerable to storms. -
Whatever you did to prepare for last winter's heavy rain is what you need to do before Hurricane Hilary drenches San Diego County. -
A city homeless encampment ban ordinance that will allow county sheriff's deputies to cite people for sleeping on public property if they refuse a shelter bed, and confiscate unlawful personal property within 24 hours' notice, takes effect Thursday. -
A heat wave in Northern California is putting pressure on the state’s electric grid, and while not forecasted, a Flex Alert could be called. -
Planned Parenthood officials say the cause of the fire is uncertain. -
Firefighters said the fast-spreading Bunnie Fire in Ramona last week shows why San Diego County residents should have a plan. -
The North County Transit District's Board of Directors Monday named a transportation official who has served leadership roles in Texas and Denver as the agency's interim executive director. -
Federal officials are looking into a close call between a Cessna Citation business jet and a Southwest plane at San Diego International Airport.
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