July 22, 2025 (Washington D.C.) -- President Donald Trump has recently criticized Vladimir Putin, according to CNN. He has also announced that he will increase weapons supplies for European allies, so ...

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September 20, 2021 (Ocotillo) – Residents in Ocotillo are voicing concerns after yet another wind turbine collapse at the Ocotillo Wind Energy facility. There were no injuries or damage to other ...

A network of local agencies allied with the Rapid Response Network customarily handles up to hundreds of asylum seekers per day. But with hundreds of flights out of San Diego cancelled over the ...

November 25, 2023 (El Cajon) -- After a long absence of recovery from illness, Dr. David Jeremiah returned to his church, Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon on November 19 th.. The ...

December 17, 2020 (Spring Valley) – Arnold Lee Patton, 69, of San Diego has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.

Update: Evacuation orders have been lifted but certain areas remain closed to vehicle traffic. East County Wildfire & Emergency Alerts Photo courtesy of ECM news partner 10 News June 25, 2024 (Del ...

November 13, 2024 (Lemon Grove) – A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Gregory Moore, 39, who was fatally shot on March 18, 2023 in Lemon Grove. Sheriff’s ...

June 4, 2024 (San Diego) -- The County of San Diego opened its annual Cool Zones program Saturday, just as the region is expecting to face its first potential summer-like temperatures this week.

July 18, 2025 (Poway) -- Highway 67 was closed in both directions Friday, July 18, after a fatal crash involving three ...

Image, left: rendering of future Fire State 18. July 17, 2025 (Crest) – San Miguel Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Tobin Riley ...

San Miguel Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Tobin Riley appeared before the Crest Community Association Thursday to provide an ...