Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

On-and-off and mostly light showers are expected through mid-to-late afternoon, though a few showers could linger in East County into the evening hours, according to NBC 7 meteorologists.

Sandbags were available in limited amounts to the public at 11 recreation centers centrally located in each San Diego City ...