After years of hoses run town to town during wildfires, Fire Chief Willie Sapeta built an alliance to fix it himself. No state agency requires it or pays for it — so Lake County is testing portable hydrants before the next fire.
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The effort comes just over a month after the San Diego County Board of Supervisors ended its gun range agreements with the federal government.
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Many now find themselves without the ability to work legally and are at risk of detention and deportation.
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A final report on the accident will be completed within 12 to 24 months, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
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This weekend's arts top picks include "Edgeless" at SDSU University Art Gallery; Rupy Kaloti at OMA; Future Is Color celebrates Coltrane; "Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center"; Sundance Short Film Tour; ballet in Tijuana and more.
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San Diego Port district staff met with community members between May and July to find a new name for the bayside park. The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved Chicano Park on the Bay.
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The California Supreme Court ruled Sheriff Chad Bianco violated the state’s election law when his office seized ballots from the Riverside County registrar. The ruling comes six weeks before the November midterm election that will determine who controls Congress in President Trump’s final two years in office.
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It's a difficult job market for new graduates, especially in fields like software development where artificial intelligence is shouldering more of the work.
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A residency in France changed Fredo Gillis' approach to painting. KPBS arts and culture reporter Audy McAfee catches up with him before his next solo show.
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In-depth explanations of California ballot Proposition 38, including pros and cons, endorsements and key arguments to help voters make informed decisions.
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In-depth explanations of California ballot Proposition 44, including pros and cons, endorsements and key arguments to help voters make informed decisions.
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