Fire Station 98 completion
Summary
The new CalFire unit chief visited to celebrate the city's partnership, tout Station 98 and its Quint apparatus, and flag that planning for a fourth, south-side station may need to start soon as the city grows.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Project finished $432,694 under its $8.86 million budget.
Residents of the underserved east end of the city, who now have faster fire and paramedic response.
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City Council - April 7, 2026
The new CalFire unit chief visited to celebrate the city's partnership, tout Station 98 and its Quint apparatus, and flag that planning for a fourth, south-side station may need to start soon as the city grows.
City Council - January 20, 2026
The new fire station at Hacienda Avenue and Long Canyon Drive is officially done and in service — built for $8.42 million, roughly $433,000 under budget. A ribbon cutting is being scheduled.
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