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Take precautions, be prepared during red flag conditions
Extreme low humidity and forecasted high winds will result in elevated wildfire... — Updated 12/9/2020
Five innovative county programs recognized
Five San Diego County programs were chosen by the California State Association... — Updated 11/24/2020
County Medical Examiner releases midyear and annual reports
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office released both midyear statistics... — Updated 11/18/2020
County probation receives grant to supervise DUI offenders
The San Diego County Probation Department received a $371,485 grant from the Cali... — Updated 11/3/2020
Swipe right to help clear the shelters
The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is participating in this year’s monthlong Clear the Shelters adoption event... — Updated 9/23/2020 Full story
Property owners with rain damage are asked to complete survey
A heavy weeklong storm, April 5-10, resulted in flooding and water damage for many homes and businesses. If a San Diego County... — Updated 4/25/2020
County public defender seeks nominations for Remarkable Teens
Do you know of any teens in San Diego County who deserve recognition for somethin... — Updated 3/13/2020 Full story
County launches evacuation plan focused on vulnerable people
If you needed to evacuate for an emergency, could you just get in your car and go? For some residents, the answer may be “no” b... — Updated 2/3/2020
New County Emergency Services Director to focus on partnerships, technology
The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services has a new director at the helm... — Updated 1/24/2020
Resolve to be an even better pet owner
The new year is always a time to reflect on where people have been, where their h... — Updated 1/18/2020
Medical Examiner midyear statistics show jump in fentanyl deaths
Unintentional fentanyl overdose deaths in the San Diego region increased by 68% when comparing this year’s midyear data with the... — Updated 1/2/2020
Crime prevention tips for the holiday season
County of San Diego Communications Office Everyone looks forward to making new, wonderful memories during the holiday season, but... — Updated 12/12/2019
Probation receives grant to monitor high-risk, repeat DUI offenders
The San Diego County Probation Department received a $369,000 grant from the... — Updated 11/21/2019
Personal disaster plans to be mailed to residents
Do you have a plan if there's a wildfire? Or any emergency? San Diego County is... — Updated 10/24/2019
Take extra precautions during fire weather watch, peak fire season
Residents are asked to use extreme caution with fire sources such as power tools... — Updated 10/9/2019
County approves resiliency report and recovery plan
The San Diego County office of emergency services introduced new efforts to better prepare the region for a disaster, with a... — Updated 9/21/2019
Strong quake prompts earthquake preparedness reminders
If residents felt some shaking on the Fourth of July, and even if they didn’t personally sense it, they likely heard it was a... — Updated 7/15/2019
Board expands social host ordinance to include marijuana
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday, April 30,... — Updated 5/10/2019
Fire Authority, community agencies partner to provide free smoke alarms
If someone is unlikely to install a smoke alarm in their home due to issues with... — Updated 4/22/2019
Medical examiner puts 20 years of data online
Valuable comparisons and conclusions can be drawn from the types and... — Updated 3/29/2019
How to survive a significant earthquake
The recent Anchorage, Alaska, 7.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami warning, which was later canceled, reminds San Diego... — Updated 12/18/2018
Don't get cheated or scammed while shopping online
The online holiday shopping season is well underway. Residents are urged to shop... — Updated 12/6/2018
Winter forecast: Mostly warm, near average rainfall
Looking at precipitation prediction models that track storms and historical... — Updated 11/15/2018
Fire official calls seasonal outlook 'scary'
San Diego County area fire chiefs are preparing for a potentially dangerous peak... — Updated 10/25/2018 Full story
Emergency alert system test now set for Oct. 3
Federal Emergency Management Agency's national emergency alert system test, origi... — Updated 9/28/2018
