Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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The third annual Veterans Memorial Service at the Miramar National Cemetery is scheduled for this afternoon. Brigadier Gen. John Bullard Jr., the commander of Marine Corps Installations West at Camp Pendleton, will be the featured speaker at the ceremony, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The cemetery is at the east end of Nobel Drive, off the 805 freeway,adjacent to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The Memorial Day service at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery is scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m....
A fire blackened about a half-acre of brush today outside of Poway. Smoke from the brush fire was spotted in the 13900 block of state Route 67, near Sycamore Park Drive, shortly before 1 p.m., according to the Lakeside Fire Protection District and the California Highway Patrol. The fire was spreading at a slow to moderate rate in medium fuels, according to Cal Fire, which also responded.... Full story
California Highway Patrol officers in San Diego County made 87 suspected drunken driving arrests in the first 36 hours of Memorial Day weekend, 29 more than in the same period of time a year ago. The arrests made on the county's freeways and on roads in unincorporated areas occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 6 a.m. today, according to the CHP. Statewide, CHP officers arrested 822 suspected drunken drivers during the weekend's second reporting period this year, four fewer than in 2013, officials with the agency said. Law... Full story
As firefighters mopped up a three-acre fire that briefly closed Route 67 north of Lakeside, three more small fires popped up between Lakeside and Santee. Smoke from the first of the fires was spotted in the 13900 block of state Route 67, near Sycamore Park Drive, shortly before 1 p.m., according to the Lakeside Fire Protection District and the California Highway Patrol. The fire initially spread at a slow to moderate rate in medium fuels, but it was stopped from spreading further, according to Cal Fire, which also responded.... Full story
Overnight checkpoints in Pacific Beach, National City and three North County cities said 18 people stand accused of drunken driving and other crimes as the Memorial Day weekend got underway. Eight of the suspected drunken driving arrests occurred between 10:55 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m. at or near a checkpoint in the 2400 block of Garnet Avenue, near Soledad Mountain Road at the east end of Pacific beach, according to San Diego police. California Highway Patrol officers assisted with the operation. At a checkpoint in the 100...
SAN DIEGO - The cost to local governments of responding to, fighting and recovering from last week’s disastrous wildfires is estimated at $27.9 million, the County of San Diego announced today, Fri., May 23. Private property owners suffered an additional estimated $29.8 million in losses. Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob said she wanted to thank Gov. Jerry Brown for moving so swiftly last week to declare a state of emergency in the County of San Diego. On behalf of the region, the County has requested a...
Police were on the lookout today for three men suspected of assaulting a man near the San Diego State University campus and getting away with his backpack. The victim was attempting to put his backpack and skateboard into the trunk of his vehicle shortly before 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the vicinity of Hardy Avenue when he was approached by the trio of suspects, according to SDSU police. The suspects forced the victim to give up his property and kicked and punched him when he resisted, police said. They ran off westbound on...
Oceanside fire officials announced today they had put down three fires over the past few days, two of which caused about $250,000 in damage to a downtown hotel and a mobile home. The fire at an unoccupied mobile home at 900 North Cleveland Street broke out early Friday and crews had it under control in less than a half-hour, according to Oceanside Fire Battalion Chief Felipe Rodriguez. The structure, which along with its contents was valued at $150,000, was considered a total loss, he said. Around 8:30 a.m. Thursday,... Full story
Fire officials today sought to deter onlookers from entering areas burned by a wildfire that destroyed or damaged dozens of homes and businesses in Carlsbad and possibly killed a transient. The so-called Poinsettia Fire has charred about 600 acres since it began Wednesday. City officials said they had received reports that people had been entering the area to take pictures or just explore. "Although the city understands why people would be curious, these areas could be dangerous, and people should stay away from all...
Fire crews today fully contained a 600-acre wildfire in Carlsbad that destroyed or damaged dozens of homes and businesses and possibly killed a transient this week. The so-called Poinsettia Fire broke out for unknown reasons near Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Road about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Cal Fire. Thousands of residents were evacuated as the blaze grew, but all were allowed to return home by Thursday night. While checking for hot spots in a location known to have been used as a transient encampment in the...
The the Harmony Grove Spiritual Association, a century-old church retreat, lost 25 of its structures to the so-called Cocos Fire which burned in San Marcos and a nearby unincorporated area for a third consecutive day, county officials said today. The 13-acre facility with 30 residences in addition to guest cabins remained evacuated Saturday as fire crews worked to extinguish smoldering embers, secure power lines and conduct safety assessments, according to the association's Facebook page. It could take up to a week for reside... Full story
Commencement is scheduled this afternoon for the 50th graduating class at San Diego Mesa College. Nearly 1,400 students are set to receive academic degrees and certificates, of whom 49 achieved a 4.0 grade-point average, according to the school. Former Marine Sgt. Thomas Bloom, who will receive associate's degrees in mathematics, physics, and liberal arts and sciences, will be the student speaker. Bloom has been active in student affairs and is co-founder of the campus resource center for veterans. Sarah Farmer, a Poway... Full story
(UPDATE Fri., May 23, 8 a.m.) Cal Fire has reported that the Cocos Fire is now 100% contained at 1,995 acres. Last cost estimate over $6.2 million. (UPDATE, Tues., May 20, 9 a.m.) Authorities have just reported that the Cocos Fire in San Marcos is now 93% contained and the cost is estimated currently at $6,208,443. (UPDATE, Mon. May 19, 8:15 a.m.) Officials have just reported that the Cocos Fire in San Marcos is now 89% contained and the cost is currently estimated at over $5.7 million. (PREVIOUS STORY) An evacuation order...
(UPDATE 8 a.m., Sat., May 17) Authorities with Cal Fire have announced that the Cocos Fire is now 70% contained and full containment is expected sometime Sunday. (UPDATE 11:50 p.m., Fri., May 16) Cocos Fire now 50% contained at 2,520 acres CAL FIRE is reporting that the Cocos Fire is now 50 percent contained. The total acreage now stands at 2,520, with 1,500 structures threatened. Eight single family dwellings have been destroyed. (PREVIOUS UPDATE) The County of San Diego repo...
SAN DIEGO - The County of San Diego is reporting some preliminary damage assessment figures for the unincorporated area, stemming from the Cocos Fire. *A total of 11 single family homes were destroyed. In addition, 25 structures were destroyed at the Harmony Grove Spiritualist Association. *Two homes were also damaged. The tallies are based on damage assessment done Friday, May 16 by combined teams from the County of San Diego and CAL FIRE. In addition, the City of San Marcos has reported the loss of one single family home....
INDIO - Arraignment for the ex-boyfriend of a young woman killed in a 2006 triple murder in Pinyon Pines was postponed until June 13. Robert Lars Pape was arrested in March, along with co-defendant Cristin Conrad Smith, and charged with the Sept. 17, 2006, killings of Vicki Friedli, 53, her boyfriend Jon Hayward, 55, and her 18-year-old daughter, Becky, at their Alpine Drive home. The defendants face three counts of murder, with special circumstance allegations of committing multiple murders and two sentence-enhancing firearm... Full story
CARLSBAD - A wind-driven brush fire that damaged or destroyed more than two dozen Carlsbad residences, downed power lines and forced thousands of evacuations was about 60 percent contained early today. The so-called Poinsettia Fire broke out for unknown reasons shortly after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near Poinsettia Lane and Alicante Road, just east of El Camino Real. Winds quickly pushed the flames about 400 acres and west toward neighborhoods and some high-tech businesses. An 18-unit apartment complex, eight houses and two...
NORTH COUNTY - Overnight, almost 350 evacuees stayed at three shelters, including a total of 100 people at two shelters in Carlsbad and 241 people at a shelter in San Marcos. According to census data, a total of 125,000 people reside in the areas contacted through Alert San Diego, the region’s mass notification system. And the County’s emergency website, sdcountyemergency.com, has gotten more than one million hits over the last three days. Resources are available to all residents who may need recovery information through the...
SAN DIEGO - County Assessor Ernest Dronenburg announced to “all property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed during the recent wildfires that property tax relief is available. This tax relief program requires the reassessment of the property to reflect its damaged condition. The reduced value will remain in effect until such time as the property is rebuilt or repaired.” “More importantly, after the property is rebuilt or repaired, the owners can retain their previous taxable value if the property is rebuilt in a...
UPDATE - Palomar Health provided this update today, Fri., May 16 at 5 a.m.: All Palomar Health hospitals and emergency rooms are currently OPEN and operational at this time. Below, please find an update for each hospital and San Marcos service locations. Palomar Medical Center – 2185 Citracado Parkway, Escondido All hospital and emergency services are fully operational. The emergency room and trauma service is OPEN and OFF bypass; accepting patients as normal. All...
CARLSBAD - The evacuation order has been lifted on all areas associated with the Poinsettia Fire in Carlsbad, the City of Carlsbad says. Residents are asked to use caution as they re-enter their neighborhoods because of police and fire equipment and personnel in some areas. City of Carlsbad incident command staff is preparing to release some resources so they can be redeployed where needed, the city said. Current Carlsbad fire resources deployed include 9 strike teams, 4 hand crews and 2 bulldozers with crews, representing...
PALM SPRINGS - The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion in federal court today asking to file a complaint in support of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in its suit against two local water agencies for groundwater rights. The documents ask the court to hold that the United States ''has federal reserved rights to sufficient groundwater as is necessary to fulfill the purposes of the tribe's reservation and to protect any prior rights of the tribe,'' and that the government seeks to dissuade the agencies -- the...
SAN MARCOS - A 700-acre fire that has burned at least four structures south of state Route 78 near Cal State San Marcos was zero percent contained this morning and continuing to force residents from their homes, authorities said. The so-called Cocos Fire -- initially designated the Washingtonia Fire -- broke out for unknown reasons in the area of Cocos Drive about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to Cal Fire. The state firefighting agency said early today it has confirmed that three structures were destroyed and one was damaged...
The Sheriff's Department is currently assisting with several fires burning across San Diego County. Right now, 120 Sheriff's Deputies are working with fire crews and other law enforcement agencies. More deputies are expected to be called in throughout the night. The Poinsettia Fire in Carlsbad, which is burning west of El Camino Real and South of Palomar Airport Road. The Camp Pendleton Fire, which is burning in the DeLuz area of Camp Pendleton moving west of Fallbrook. The Highway Fire, which is bu...
NORTH COUNTY - The San Diego County Sheriff's Department – Encinitas Crime Suppression Team – partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Violent Trafficking Team to arrest 20 North County residents, in connection with a drug and weapons-trafficking operation. Approximately 50 deputies and federal agents conducted the arrests of these subjects in the greater Encinitas and Del Mar areas of San Diego County. Most of the arrests were made during a warrant sweep and search warrant service conducted on... Full story
