Some of the state’s high-risk fire areas are in Republican districts, including those represented by Assemblymember Carl DeMaio of San Diego, state Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones of Santee and Rep ...

Three fires that broke out in San Diego last week started from homeless encampments, the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team ...

After a night of rain that potentially aided firefighting efforts, the Border 2 Fire was 43% contained by Monday morning.

Cal Fire and local agencies are investigating several recent fires in the region, including the Border 2 Fire that has burned over 6,600 acres.

At the same time, more people are sheltering under bushes and trees. Homelessness along the riverbed rose after the city of ...