SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. A record-breaking heat wave and dry, drought-parched conditions have helped the Mosquito Fire more than double in size over the last 24 hours and smoke from the uncontained blaze is blanketing.
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Two fire stations in North County were recently upgraded by San Diego County and Cal Fire, improving their ability to help keep communities safe in the far north parts of San Diego County.
A state of emergency in effect since Monday and formally approved Thursday by supervisors reinforced efforts to restore utilities and emergency access to thousands of residences that are going on four days without…
– Thursday morning, California State Corrections Officials opened a 67-year-old time capsule installed during construction of the Paso Robles Boys School on Airport Road. Among those who spoke at the event, former Boys School Director Dave Bacigalupo talked about the history of the youth correction facility. Corrections Juvenile Services Director Heather Bowlds shared her perspective on the school's role in serving the State of California.