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Community Leaders Reflect on 20th Anniversary of 2003 Firestorm

Oct. 26, 2023 | 12:56 PM

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Leaders from across San Diego County gathered Wednesday to reflect on the historic and devastating 2003 fires and to highlight the progress, cooperation and preparations made since then. Seventeen people died in the four fires that started Oct. 25, 2003. Thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed and there was widespread damage to infrastructure and […]

Parks and Rec
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VIDEO: Students Give Life To Oakoasis County Preserve

Nov. 30, 2018 | 9:52 AM

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Recently, St. Augustine High School students spent four hours planting trees in an area affected by the 2003 Cedar Fire. For many, it was the first time planting a tree, but they hope their efforts bring back a full forest by 2070. Find more volunteer opportunities at sdparks.org.