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Thorn Fire is 45% contained; some evacuations lifted
59+ min ago (165+ words) Image, top, via Cal Fire July 16, 2026 (San Diego’s East County) – The #ThornFire has burned 1,234 acres and is now 45% contained, Cal Fire reports this evening. The temporary evacuation center at Golden Acorn Casino has closed, though some evacuation orders and warnings…...
La Mesa moving toward regulating short-term rental properties
21+ hour ago (550+ words) Screenshot from video of La Mesa’s July 14, 2026 City Council meeting July 15, 2026 (La Mesa) — The City of La Mesa is taking its first major step toward regulating short-term vacation rental properties, also known as short-term rentals or STRs. At the July…...
#Thorn Fire in Campo: Evacuations ordered, I-8 closed both directions
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (73+ words) The brush fire started in the 2500 Block of Buckthorn Trail, Live Oak Springs. A SIG Alert has been issued due to a full freeway closure of I-8 at Crestwood. A Temporary Evacuation Point has been established at the Golden Acorn Casino,…...
Butterfield Trails Ranch & Star Valley Park survey to shape Valley Center outdoors future
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (294+ words) July 14, 2026 (Valley Center) — The County of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department wants residents to help shape the future of two major park properties — Butterfield Trails Ranch and Star Valley Park — as planning begins for new amenities, programs and potentially…...
Heat wave prompts warnings, Cool Zone access across San Diego County
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (494+ words) July 13, 2026 (San Diego County) — The entire San Diego County region is bracing for a stretch of extreme heat this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting elevated to significant heat risk countywide, prompting county officials to issue safety guidance for…...
Consultant weighs in on County Animal Services, including coming Santee shelter
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (1143+ words) July 9, 2026 (Santee) — The San Diego County Department of Animal Services has released an independent operational assessment recommending significant changes to shelter operations countywide — including reconsidering plans to consolidate services into the county’s new $37 million Santee Animal Care Shelter. The report…...
Harrah's Resort Southern California and Rincon Reservation Road Brewery launch Funner Sessions IPA
1+ week, 2+ day ago (447+ words) July 7, 2026 (Valley Center) — Bottoms up! Beer just got Funner. Harrah’s Resort Southern California is partnering with Rincon Reservation Road Brewery to release a custom collaboration beer called the Funner Sessions IPA. Engineered as an ultimate “summer crusher” that retains a…...
San Diego State joining rebuilt Pac-12 Conference
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (568+ words) July 2, 2026 (San Diego) — A historic new chapter for San Diego State University sports has officially begun. Nearly two years after the initial shockwaves of realignment, SDSU this month has formally closed the book on its 26-year run as a founding…...
Heading to the beach? Be sure to check the county’s new beach info website and alerts first, to avoid polluted waters
2+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) Source: County News Service July 1, 2026 (San Diego) — Our beaches are a precious natural resource to those that live and visit our region, and the County of San Diego has an improved website to ensure you know the water quality before…...
Fire in Santa Ysabel along Highway 79
2+ week, 3+ day ago (37+ words) East County Magazine Fire in Santa Ysabel along Highway 79 Leave a Reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....