Protect Your Home from Wildfire Embers
Jul. 18, 2012 | 6:08 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The grasses and plants in San Diego County are so dry fire officials are warning residents to take precautions around their homes now.
Public Safety
Medical Examiner’s Annual Report: Preventable Deaths Set Grim Records in 2011
Jul. 16, 2012 | 7:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Medical Examiner’s Office released its annual report, which shows a record number of suicides and high numbers of prescription drug deaths.
Outdoor Courts for Homeless Veterans Remove Hurdles to Change
Jul. 12, 2012 | 8:16 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
At Stand Down in Balboa Park this weekend, hundreds of homeless veterans will resolve low-level crimes and child support orders.
Board Approves Buying New Fire Trucks for Rural Agencies
Jul. 10, 2012 | 4:24 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Continuing to bolster fire protection and emergency medical services in the region Tuesday, San Diego County supervisors unanimously approved spending up to $1.54 million to buy three new fire trucks that will be used by backcountry fire departments.
Sheriff’s Dept. Gets Ready For Peak Fire Season
Jul. 5, 2012 | 5:44 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
San Diego County Sheriff’s supervisors review wildfire incident management and encourage personal preparedness.
VIDEO: Diver Down
Jul. 5, 2012 | 10:47 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
When a diver is missing and presumed dead, the recovery team includes a member of the County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Let Professionals Handle the Pyrotechnics
Jul. 3, 2012 | 9:10 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
All fireworks are illegal in San Diego County – not to mention dangerous – the Sheriff’s Dept. reminds you.