City News Service
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Firefighters gained ground on the 1,362-acre wildfire in southeast San Diego County, now 50% contained, after it sparked from a car crash near Jacumba Hot Springs. -
On Sunday, the county said the Coronado beach area was closed due to excessive bacteria levels. Late Monday afternoon, DEHQ officials said that samples met state health standards. -
An excessive heat warning will be in effect until at least 8 p.m. Friday, with dangerously hot conditions and highs between 110 and 118 degrees in the desert. -
The blaze erupted about 3:30 p.m. Monday on the westbound side of the freeway, near McCain Valley Road in Jacumba, according to Cal Fire. -
Flames engulfed a vehicle on Interstate 8 in the far southeastern reaches of the San Diego area Monday and spread into adjacent brushy terrain, prompting an evacuation of a rural recreation area. -
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded property owners that Monday is the final day to pay delinquent property taxes before incurring penalties.
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The two occupants of the aircraft have been rescued and transported to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest for evaluations. -
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for San Diego County's coastal areas until 10 a.m. Friday. -
An odor advisory was was issued Monday weeks after the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District unveiled their new odor alert system.
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