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Strong, Gusty Winds And High Surf, Strong Rip Currents Through Weekend
- Jan. 23
Forecasters said that as the surf and rip currents were building near the beaches, strong gusty winds would be developing in the mountains and valleys.
Gusty Winds In San Diego County Mountains, Valleys To Ease Up In Afternoon
- Jan. 22
A National Weather Service wind advisory for the mountains and valleys is set to remain in effect until 2 p.m. Another bout of strong winds is forecast for this weekend.
The Value Of The Colorado River In Dollars And Cents
- Jan. 20
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The Colorado River generates $1.4 trillion in economic activity — making the shrinking water levels an economic issue for California.
New Series Examines How Humans Interact With Earth
- Jan. 20
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- Evening Edition
"Earth A New Wild" is a five-part series from PBS that promises to show viewers a different side of nature.
Thick Fog Slowing Down San Diego County Commuters
- Jan. 20
The National Weather Service says a dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. for coastal areas and the western valleys. Beach areas Tuesday morning are also subject to morning high tides topped by large waves.
Assembly Speaker Atkins Wants Fish Markets To Run Swimmingly
- Jan. 20
It could become easier to run fishermen's markets if state Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins of San Diego gets her way. She has introduced a "Pacific to Plate" bill to streamline the markets' permitting process.
San Diego Group Highlights Dangers Of Rising Sea Levels
- Jan. 19
Volunteers used chalk art to draw attention to the dangers of sea level rise near the roller coaster at Mission Beach.
Rancho Bernardo Solar Company Cutting 100 Jobs
- Jan. 19
The Paris-based company said it wants to refocus to its core electronics business, which will require "significant restructuring measures."
Bonsall Community Considers Initiative To Save Golf Course
- Jan. 19
The San Luis Rey Downs Golf closed down last summer, but the local community is still fighting a plan to turn it back into natural habitat.
California Drought Squeezes Water Agencies
- Jan. 16
California's punishing multi-year drought could put a financial squeeze on some of the state's water agencies.
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- Glass Pool Enclosure At New Mid-City YMCA Poses Problem For Muslim Swimmers | 41 commentshttp://www.kpbs.org/news/2015/jan/21/glass-pool-enclosure-poses-problem-muslim-swimmers/
- Border Patrol Fires Warning Shots At Suspected Drug Smuggling Boat Near La Jolla | 17 commentshttp://www.kpbs.org/news/2015/jan/19/border-patrol-fires-warning-shots-suspected-drug-s/
- U.S. House Postpones Contentious Border Bill Indefinitely | 14 commentshttp://www.kpbs.org/news/2015/jan/27/house-postpones-contentious-border-bill-indefinite/