DUI Task Force Holiday Enforcement Nets 770 Arrests
Jan. 4, 2012 | 1:42 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A task force used checkpoints and extra patrols to help keep impaired drivers off the road during the peak of the holiday season.
Stories by Yvette Urrea Moe
New Chief at Fire Authority’s Helm
Dec. 23, 2011 | 12:03 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Beginning at the New Year, Thom Porter will serve as the Cal Fire San Diego unit chief and the San Diego County Regional Fire Authority chief.
Physicians Share Lessons from Terrorist Events for Emergency Planning
Dec. 14, 2011 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Imagine a trolley full of Chargers fans headed to the “Q.” What if a terrorist detonated a bomb on that trolley? How would local agencies respond?
Celebrate a Healthy Holiday Season
Dec. 14, 2011 | 11:11 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Two more students at San Diego County schools were diagnosed with whooping cough bringing the total number of cases to 414 for the region to date, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said today.
Grants Help County Fire Authority Become Better Equipped
Dec. 12, 2011 | 6:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Nine new firefighting vehicles are going into service, ready to help protect San Diego’s backcountry.
Rope Rescue Equipment Snared Just in Time
Nov. 30, 2011 | 8:25 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The gear can mean faster rescues when accident victims wind up in difficult-to-reach locations.
Undersheriff Looks Back on Outstanding Career
Nov. 29, 2011 | 4:09 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
During his three decades with the Sheriff’s Department, Jim Cooke played key roles in local events that made national headlines.