[daisyscarlett]

SD County Update:Most of the fires are either contained or being contained thanks to lower temperatures and slight rain-more rain is forecast. Many folks remain evacuated from their homes though as some areas are still not safe. Interestingly, the ones who are still at evac centers are the ones whose homes are intact but in dangerous areas. Those whose homes were lost are able to go to hotels etc because the insurance coverage allows that.

I have spent most of the day doing catch-up errands. The roads and businesses are mostly open. Things pile up when Nature intervenes.

The people of San Diego are coming through for our fire victims in a big way...all kinds of generosity and drives for food and clothes are planned. A great public outpouring of support....I love America and Americans! We are a good and generous people (for the most part!)

Victims of the Scripps Ranch fires sort through donated Halloween costumes. Thousands of items were donated by residents from around San Diego to help victims of the wildfires(AFP/Getty Images/Sandy Huffaker)

[daisyscarlett]

[Teacup]

How are you? Please keep us posted. I lived in Oceanside for 5 years. It's hard when you don't get up to the minute news as to how it's going back home.