County-run animal shelters saw a spike in dog euthanasia rates and high staff turnover in recent years. Those numbers have gotten better — but dogs continue to endure substandard conditions at one shelter.
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On Thursday, La Mesa’s Police Department recognized the sacrifice and legacy of Officer Lauren Craven who was killed last October. -
The state will provide 400 diapers to each newborn through participating hospitals. The program in its first year will be limited to hospitals largely serving low-income patients, and then it will expand statewide after that. -
Cal State campuses have mixed records in returning Native remains and artifacts to tribes. Campus officials say they are working diligently to follow legal mandates but the process can be arduous, especially for non-federally recognized tribes. -
California has a persistent shortage of qualified teachers. New programs offer a solution, though they are still relatively small in scale. -
Federal immigration officials said in statements Thursday that more than two dozen people arrested in April at the Port of San Diego were deported. Experts question why they weren’t charged in federal court. -
San Diego’s Lake Hodges dam is the only one California has deemed unsatisfactory. A rebuild plan stalled, and people are now demanding a solution that manages flood and fire risks. -
Republican Herb Morgan is challenging Democratic incumbent Malia Cohen for oversight of California’s spending. -
Ballots are being mailed out to voters across the state and top of the ticket is the race for California governor. We’re continuing our series of conversations with the gubernatorial candidates, up next is Democrat Katie Porter. -
The increase of remote work has altered California’s labor landscape, potentially presenting challenges for workers to get certain in-state jobs and, at the same time, adjust to the state’s high cost of living. -
Border officials encourage travelers to declare all agriculture products, including flowers and plants to avoid potential penalties and to protect U.S. agriculture.
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