“It was very intense. On the call, it was like, ‘This area, go! This area, go!’ In

“It was very intense. On the call, it was like, ‘This area, go! This area, go!’ In 2003 there was less guidance. It was like, ‘Just pay attention to the news and if it looks bad, leave.”’

Steve Levstik

Of Rancho Bernardo, Calif., comparing evacuations for this week’s wildfires with similar efforts for a 2003 fire. President Bush has signed a major disaster declaration for California.

“If all goes well, hopefully, we will meet in Annapolis ... Annapolis is not made to be the event for the declaration of peace.”

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

Playing down expectations for an upcoming U.S.-sponsored peace summit.