State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.

State Sen. Brian Jones is hopeful wildfire disaster aid is forthcoming and wants to make sure San Diego gets its share.

Chula Vista Mayor John McCann knows that the odds – or at least the voter registration numbers –  aren’t in his favor as he ...

About 3,000 seasonal firefighters would go from nine to 12-month employees as the wildfire season is now year-round.

The vast majority of homes destroyed in the Eaton fire were outside of Cal Fire's "very high" fire hazard severity zones, yet ...

Following the 2003 fires, San Diego County recognized the need for a coordinated approach to wildfire protection, leading to the County’s partnership with Cal Fire in 2005 and the formation of San ...

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Since 2003, the County has invested nearly $1 billion to strengthen preparedness and disaster response capabilities. These investments include firefighters, fire equipment, helicopters, hazardous ...

Also in 2014, we won 11 awards from San Diego Press Club and 10 awards from SPJ.. Our radio special report, “Out of the Ashes” on the 10-year anniversary of the Cedar Fire, won a first ...

The fires were in Mission Valley, Rancho Bernardo and La Jolla over a three-day stretch in January during Santa Ana ...

The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in County from 2019 through 2023 are either ‘undetermined’ or classified ...

Cameo Fire initially started today at 11:30 a.m. in San Diego County. It has been burning on private land for two hours. At ...