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07/30/2025

Massive 8.7 Quake Triggers Tsunami Watch

On July 29, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m. PDT, an 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

In response, a Tsunami Watch has been issued for the West Coast of the United States, including San Diego, California, as a precautionary measure.

The National Tsunami Warning Center is actively monitoring ocean wave activity and will provide updates if the watch is upgraded or canceled. As of now, no evacuation orders have been issued for Southern California, but residents are urged to stay alert for official updates.

Emergency services advise coastal residents to prepare and follow local advisories closely.

📡 This is a developing story.

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07/11/2025

🚨 Trash Pickup Delays in Chula Vista 🚨

According to a social media update from Chula Vista Mayor John McCann, Republic Services Teamsters have walked off the job today in solidarity with a strike that began in Boston. As a result, all local Teamsters have called out, potentially impacting trash pickup across the city.

Republic Services is currently working on a contingency plan to ensure trash is collected either today or tomorrow. In the meantime, residents are advised to keep their bins out.

📩 For assistance, you can contact Mayor McCann’s office at [email protected] or call 619-691-5044.

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06/29/2025

06/25/2025

Ariane Fire Prompts Brief Evacuations in San Diego

On June 24, 2025, at approximately 5:14 PM, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire near Cowley Way and Calle Neil in San Diego. The fire quickly grew from 1 to 2 acres and was reported to be moving rapidly toward nearby structures, prompting evacuation warnings and orders for multiple zones.

Evacuations were issued around 5:15 PM and lifted approximately 90 minutes later, by 6:55 PM, as forward progress was stopped and the fire reached 50% containment with the help of both ground & air crews. The fire was ultimately mapped at 3 acres.

While the evacuation orders have been lifted, Cowley Way remains closed to vehicle traffic until further notice. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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06/19/2025

Motorcycle Pursuit Ends in Crash and Injury in Lemon Grove

On the night of June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle in Lemon Grove for a stop sign violation. The rider fled, leading officers on a short pursuit that ended when the motorcycle crashed on the trolley tracks near 68th Street and Imperial Avenue.

The rider reportedly fled on foot, crossing the street before falling into a nearby ditch and sustaining injuries. Responding units located the individual and provided medical aid. The motorcycle was later confirmed to be stolen.

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06/18/2025

Monte Fire Forces Evacuations in Lakeside

On June 18, 2025, at approximately 12:35 PM, fire officials provided an update on the Monte Fire burning in the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, California. The fire, which began yesterday, has grown to between 400 and 450 acres and is currently 20 percent contained. According to air attack reports, there is minimal fire activity on the head and left shoulder, but the right shoulder and flank remain active. Crews are working in steep, rocky terrain to slow the spread.

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones: SDC-1467, SDC-1515, SDC-1516, and SDC-1551. Residents in zones SDC-1468, SDC-1469, SDC-1470, and SDC-1517 remain under evacuation warning and should be prepared to leave if conditions worsen.

The following shelters are available for evacuees:
• Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, 11055 Moreno Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040
• South Shelter, 5821 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA 91902
• Temporary Evacuation Point at Walmart Supercenter, 13487 Camino Canada, El Cajon, CA 92021

Residents are encouraged to monitor official evacuation maps via the Genasys Evacuation Map and check the San Diego Emergency Information site for updates.

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05/31/2025

Power Outage in South Bay after Lightening & Thunder Storm 5/31/25

05/28/2025

Road Rage With Kids in the Car — Family Asking for Info on Reckless Driver

On Monday, May 26th, 2025, around 11:20 AM, a road rage incident was reported on San Ysidro Boulevard near the I-5 North on-ramp in San Diego. A local mother was driving with her two sons, her dog, and a friend when a man in a separate vehicle began aggressively honking behind them while they were stopped at a red light. Once the light turned green, she continued driving at a normal pace, but the man kept honking, flipping her off, and trying to pressure her into speeding.

At the next light, just before the freeway entrance, the driver repeated his hostile behavior with more honking and rude gestures. When both vehicles entered the one-lane freeway on-ramp, the suspect attempted to pass but couldn’t. Once on the I-5, the man accelerated, cut in front of her car, and began brake-checking and blocking her from passing. Both he and his female passenger were seen yelling and flipping off the family.

Concerned for her safety and that of her children and dog, the woman remained calm and called police while her friend began recording the escalating incident. The suspect vehicle eventually exited at E Street.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact CHP’s non-emergency line at 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247) and reference the date and time of the report.

05/27/2025

Viewer Photos Capture RV Fire on 47th & Hilltop

On Monday, May 27th, 2025, around 2:13 PM, San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded to an RV fire at the intersection of 47th Street and Hilltop Drive. Photos submitted by viewer show heavy damage to the RV and crews actively working to put out the flames. Engines E12 and E19 arrived quickly and extinguished the fire.

The RV appears to be a total loss. It is currently unknown if any injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by SDFD.