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In a region where wildfires have ravaged entire neighborhoods, one couple's proactive approach to home hardening is setting an example for others, with defensible space inspections provided by Cal Fire. -
An extreme heat warning will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Saturday for county deserts. In addition, heat advisories will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Friday for the mountains and valleys. -
Across the inland valleys and in the mountains, meanwhile, the temperatures are likely to climb into the mid-90s to around 100 degrees or a little higher, according to meteorologists. -
The decision means county mental health teams sometimes also can’t respond to crisis calls involving a threat to a single person or lack police support when they do. -
Several protests were planned in San Diego County on the fifth anniversary of civil rights leader John Lewis’ death. -
Lemon Grove City Councilman Sitivi Faiai, elected to his first term in November, suddenly died Tuesday, the city announced. -
In the last few years, El Cajon has permitted less than 10 new homes per thousand residents — fewer than any other city in San Diego County. -
As the Trump administration cracks down on undocumented immigrants deep in the country, it’s sending Marines and soldiers to patrol the border. -
The Monte Fire erupted for unknown reasons at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, according to Cal Fire. It caused no reported structural damage but left four firefighters with minor injuries -
Over the weekend crews were able to completely contain the Hawick Fire in East San Diego County; nearby, the Monte Fire has burned 1,051 acres, however containment lines are 90% complete.
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