Rain Finally Coming, Got Sandbags?

It's been a dry winter so far around San Diego County, but National Weather Service officials say we may be in for some rain early next week.

So this weekend would be a good time to pick up some free sandbags to help protect your home, property and neighborhood from the weather.

San Diego County's Department of Public Works, the San Diego County Fire Authority and CAL FIRE continue to offer free sand and/or bags at numerous spots around the county.

In addition to the regular locations, people who live in and around the areas that were burned by last month's Lilac Fire in North County can get f...