Andrew Phelps

Local officials across San Diego County say firefighters will get all the resources available from the state and federal government. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has details.

We spoke with scores of San Diego County residents as they fled their homes yesterday. Many people shared their experiences with wildfire, watching flames leap across the landscape. Here are some of the voices from the first day of the fires.

The so-called Harris Fire fire began in Potrero, near the Mexican border with the town of Tecate. The winds are pushing the flames west, across the 94 freeway and into Dulzura. KPBS Reporter talked to

Violent crime is dropping, both in the city of San Diego and across the county. Two new reports say homicides fell more than any other crime this year. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has more.

A crackdown on rats in Mission Bay Park appears to be working. San Diego County health officials began attacking an infestation over the summer. KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps has details.

Perhaps Toni Atkins, a gay city councilwoman, knew her effort would be in vain. She persuaded San Diego's city council to sign a resolution in support of gay marriage. But the Republican mayor swiftly