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weather8 days ago•22 min saved

Tropical Storm Rachel Delivers Record Rain and Coastal Damage Across Southern California and Nevada

Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel struck San Diego County earlier than forecast on Sunday, October 11, 2026, delivering significantly heavier rainfall than predicted. The storm caused severe coastal flooding, power outages, and multiple water rescues in San Diego, while also causing record-breaking rain and widespread flooding in Las Vegas. In Long Beach, cumulative damage from three recent storms has led to the collapse of a historic boardwalk, prompting emergency repairs and long-term climate resilience planning.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|

#coastal-flooding #el-nino #las-vegas

weather-and-public-safety18 days ago•3 min saved

SDG&E Prepares for 35,000 Power Shutoffs Amid Prolonged San Diego Heat Wave

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is preparing for potential public safety power shutoffs affecting up to 35,006 customers in inland San Diego County from October 2 to October 5. The utility cites extreme heat, increased energy demand, and elevated wildfire risks as the primary drivers. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the region, with temperatures expected to reach the 100s in inland valleys through next week. Local businesses and residents are bracing for outages, with some reporting significant financial losses from previous shutoffs.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#public-safety-power-shutoffs #san-diego-county #san-diego-heat-wave

public-safety18 days ago

San Diego County Prepares for Prolonged Heat Wave and Potential Power Shutoffs

The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for San Diego County starting Friday, Oct. 1, 2026, with dangerously high temperatures expected through next Thursday. Inland valleys may reach the 100s, while coastal areas face the 90s. Due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, SDG&E may activate Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) through Oct. 5 to mitigate wildfire risks. The County of San Diego urges residents to prepare for outages, utilize 33 air-conditioned Cool Zones, and monitor health for heat-related illnesses. Nearby Santa Barbara County already experienced PSPS affecting 2,490 customers due to similar weather patterns.

via San Diego County News Center|

#extreme-heat #heat-safety #public-safety

health-and-safety23 days ago•1 min saved

San Diego County Warns Against Sierra Nevada Raw Cheese in Multi-State E. Coli Outbreak

San Diego County Public Health officials issued a warning on September 26, 2026, urging residents to discard raw milk cheese from Sierra Nevada Graziers. The recall follows a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli linked to the company’s products. Two children under five in San Diego County have been sickened, contributing to a total of 13 cases across ten states. The FDA and local health departments advise consumers to throw away affected cheddar and jack cheese varieties immediately.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#e-coli-outbreak #food-recall #health-and-safety

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•9 min saved

Silver BMW plows into Poway grocery, leaving three shoppers with life-threatening injuries

A silver BMW i4 crashed into the front of a grocery store in Poway on Sunday afternoon, severely injuring three shoppers. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, who stated that alcohol or drugs were not suspected. The injured victims are currently in stable condition.

via sandiegouniontribune.com|

#bmw-i4 #crime-and-public-safety #north-park-produce

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•2 min saved

BMW plows into Poway grocery, injuring three shoppers

A silver 2024 BMW i4 crashed through the front of North Park Produce in Poway on Sunday afternoon, injuring three people with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, who do not suspect alcohol or drugs. The store was evacuated, and an engineer was called to assess structural damage.

via ABC 10News San Diego|

#crime-and-public-safety #emergency-response #north-park-produce

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Yolanda Marodi Sentenced to 36 Years to Life for Stabbing Cal Fire Captain Wife

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, 54, was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison for the second-degree murder of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi. The stabbing occurred in February 2025 at their Ramona home after Rebecca announced she was ending their marriage. Marodi fled to Mexico but was captured in Mexicali. She previously served time for killing her husband in 2000.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#california-firefighters #crime #domestic-violence

public-health2 months ago•3 min saved

San Diego County Salmonella Cases Rise to 21 as Investigation Expands Beyond Ramona Deli

A Salmonella outbreak in San Diego County has expanded to 21 cases, including seven hospitalizations, after investigators linked the illness to raw eggs supplied by Happy Hens. While the outbreak began at Ramona Family Naturals Market, officials are now examining additional cases involving the same bacterial strain that are not connected to the deli.

via 10News.com|

#food-safety #happy-hens #public-health

politics2 months ago•79 min saved

San Diego County splits over ban on ICE training at local firing ranges

San Diego County supervisors voted 3-2 to end agreements allowing ICE to use county firing ranges, citing community fear over raids. Sheriff Kelly Martinez supports the ICE ban but opposes cutting CBP access, warning it could worsen border wait times. The move follows a surge in local immigration arrests and conflicts with federal officials' claims that training access is vital for border operations.

via AP News|

#border-security #ice #immigration-enforcement

health2 months ago•20 min saved

San Diego officials link 21-case salmonella outbreak to Happy Hens eggs, prompting local deli to halt raw egg use

San Diego County health officials have identified Happy Hens, a local egg producer, as the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 21 people and hospitalized seven. The outbreak, which began in late July, is linked to mayonnaise made with raw, unpasteurized eggs at Ramona Family Naturals Market. While the deli has stopped using raw eggs, Happy Hens denies responsibility, claiming their testing was negative. This local incident is distinct from a separate, larger multistate outbreak involving Midwest Poultry Services.

via nypost.com|

#food-safety #happy-hens #health

health2 months ago•5 min saved

San Diego County Reports Clade I Mpox Case

San Diego County health officials confirm the area's first mpox case belonging to clade I.

via San Diego County News Center|

#clade-i #health #infectious-disease

health2 months ago•3 min saved

San Diego County probes Ramona deli after Salmonella tied to raw eggs

San Diego County health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Ramona Family Naturals Market's use of raw, unpasteurized eggs, with 13 confirmed or probable cases since June 21 and four hospitalizations; the deli has stopped using raw eggs, the outbreak strain is not related to the Midwest shell-egg outbreak, and health officials urge anyone who ate there and is ill to seek medical care and report their illness.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#health #outbreak #ramona-family-naturals-market

health2 months ago•46 min saved

Rabies exposure warning issued after bat lands on table at San Diego deli

Public health officials in San Diego County warned that a rabid bat landed on a family’s table at a San Diego deli, and anyone who touched the bat should seek medical advice for potential rabies exposure; the bat tested positive for rabies—the 22nd case in the county this year—marking the highest yearly count since at least 2021, though no human rabies cases have been reported.

via Yahoo|

#bat #exposure #health

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Rabies-positive Bat Shocks Diners After Dropping at Vista Restaurant

A rabies-positive bat fell onto a table at the Yellow Deli in Vista during a family lunch; there’s no known direct contact yet, but anyone who touched the bat should seek medical guidance, as post-exposure rabies treatment is highly effective. San Diego County has recorded 22 rabid bats so far in 2026, highlighting ongoing wildlife exposure risks.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bat #exposure #health

health2 months ago•25 min saved

Rabid Bat Forces Rabies Concern After Vista Restaurant Sighting

A rabid bat landed on a table at a Vista restaurant; a patron collected it and it tested positive for rabies, the 22nd bat in San Diego County this year. No direct skin contact was reported, but anyone who touched the bat should seek medical advice for possible post‑exposure treatment, and residents are reminded not to handle wildlife.

via Patch|

#bat #health #public-health