that the city has been aware of ground movement in this area since July. As the situation appeared more imminent on Tuesday, a city geologist and civil engineer walked door to door recommending residents in four homes against sleeping in their homes.

The mayor declared a state of emergency and the City Council will hold an emergency meeting Friday morning to vote on it. Nine homes have been red tagged (uninhabitable), and nineteen others yellow tagged. For people who live in the area, the city set up a number to call for information, 619-570-1070. The Red Cross set up a shelter for residents at La Jolla High School. For information about pets, call 619-236-4250.

UPDATE: (10-7-07) The mayor's office released the following information. Nine homes remain unoccupiable due to "yellow tag" or "adjacent yellow tag" status. * Five homes remain unoccupiable due to "green access," meaning they are structurally sound but have no street access. These homes are on the Desert View Drive alley and access is blocked by the landslide. * Seven homes remain unoccupiable due to "red tag" status. Officials expect to allow reentry to seven more homes on Monday.

UPDATE: (10-9-07) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared the area a State of Emergency. The declaration clears the way for state and federal funding. Six homes are still "red tag" status, seven that had been given "yellow tag" status following the landslide were cleared for recoccupancy Monday and five homes remain unavailable for occupation due to the fact that they do not have street access.