San Diego Remains One of the Safest, Large U.S. Cities as Crime Drops for Third Straight Year

April 22, 2025, 2:10 pm

The San Diego Police Department has released crime statistics for 2024, showing an overall decrease in crime for the third consecutive year, keeping San Diego one of the safest big cities in America.Overall crime citywide in San Diego decreased 1.5% in 2024 (after a 2.7% reduction in 2023). Data… Read more about San Diego Remains One of the Safest, Large U.S. Cities as Crime Drops for Third Straight Year

Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 10, 2025, 10:28 am

In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the San Diego Police Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel. Read more about Eyes Forward, Hands on the Wheel: Focused Driving Saves Lives April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

San Diego Fire-Rescue Academy Celebrates 100th Graduation

March 7, 2025, 3:16 pm

Family and friends of 31 firefighter recruits gathered Thursday evening at the Rock Church in Liberty Station to celebrate their graduation from the 100th Fire Academy, in a ceremony hosted by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD).    Read more about San Diego Fire-Rescue Academy Celebrates 100th Graduation

Motorists Now May Be Cited Under California’s New ‘Daylighting’ Law

February 26, 2025, 2:56 pm

The City of San Diego is reminding drivers that, beginning Saturday, March 1, they could be cited for parking within 20 feet of any crosswalk, marked or unmarked, under California’s “Daylighting” law. Since the law took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, the City has been issuing warnings during a 60-day… Read more about Motorists Now May Be Cited Under California’s New ‘Daylighting’ Law

San Diego Firefighters Deploy Innovative Solutions to Prevent Wildfire Disasters

January 30, 2025, 5:29 pm

San Diego Fire-Rescue (SDFD) teams have a new tool to help with fire prevention. In high-risk areas, crews are proactively spraying a citrus-based fire inhibitor to help protect homes and reduce fire hazards. The spray is being used along evacuation routes and near some recently abated homeless… Read more about San Diego Firefighters Deploy Innovative Solutions to Prevent Wildfire Disasters

San Diego Fire-Rescue Ready to Respond During Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions

January 24, 2025, 1:45 pm

As the Border 2 fire continues to burn in the Otay Mountain Wilderness, prompting evacuation orders and warnings to the North and West of Otay Mountain, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) is fully staffed and equipped for any blaze that might spread due to the current dry weather… Read more about San Diego Fire-Rescue Ready to Respond During Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions

One Year Since Record-Breaking Storm, City of San Diego Encourages Flood Preparedness and Prevention

January 21, 2025, 4:46 pm

One year ago, on Jan. 22, 2024, a historic rainstorm hit the San Diego region, bringing 2.73 inches of rain in a 24-hour period, making it the highest level of precipitation since 1850. The storm caused significant flooding in several neighborhoods of the city along Chollas Creek and in other… Read more about One Year Since Record-Breaking Storm, City of San Diego Encourages Flood Preparedness and Prevention

Flood Insurance Made More Affordable for Property Owners

January 16, 2025, 9:39 am

During this rainy season, the City of San Diego is encouraging homeowners to make sure they are prepared and have the appropriate insurance to cover any potential losses from flooding. While there has not been significant rainfall in the forecast so far this year, now is the time to plan ahead and… Read more about Flood Insurance Made More Affordable for Property Owners

City of San Diego Encourages Everyone to be Prepared for Wildfires

January 8, 2025, 4:08 pm

With a dangerous combination of dry and windy conditions in the forecast — and wildfires currently burning in Los Angeles and neighboring counties — the City of San Diego is reminding residents to have an emergency plan in place. Due to the current weather conditions, the… Read more about City of San Diego Encourages Everyone to be Prepared for Wildfires

Permanent Barrier Installation Planned for Sunset Cliffs Section

December 30, 2024, 2:22 pm

In order to protect public safety and address the impacts of ongoing coastal erosion, a permanent barricade is being installed at a small section of the bluffs on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in Point Loma. City of San Diego crews are working this week to install the barrier, replacing a temporary one,… Read more about Permanent Barrier Installation Planned for Sunset Cliffs Section