Public Safety

Marijuana Task Force Makes Its Land-Use Recommendations

Nov. 6, 2009: By Tom Fudge

Medical marijuana shops will be allowed to locate in any commercial zone in San Diego if the city follows the recommendations of its Medical Marijuana Task Force.

Local Man Killed In Ft. Hood Shooting

Nov. 6, 2009: By Katie Orr

A local man killed in the Fort Hood shooting rampage just reenlisted in the Army last month. Army reservist John Gaffaney worked for San Diego County for 20 years. His most recent position was with the Adult Protection Services department.

Confusion Remains Over IHSS Anti-Fraud Law

Nov. 6, 2009: By Kelley Weiss, CCN

Some California lawmakers are still scratching their heads over new state anti-fraud rules for in-home care services for the elderly and disabled. And counties say the new law that went into effect this week is causing service delays. The stakeholders met Thursday to discuss the changes.

S.D. County Reviews Fire Preparedness

Nov. 5, 2009: By Alison St John

San Diego County has produced a video about what has changed since the wildfires of 2003 and 2007.

County Working On Road Closure Info In Emergencies

Nov. 4, 2009: By Alison St John

San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts wants information about road closures to be more available in the case of emergency evacuations.

S.D. Agrees To Land Swap With State For New Courthouse

Nov. 3, 2009: By Alison St John

San Diego County Supervisors have approved a land swap with the state that could result in a new county courthouse downtown by 2015.

Overtime Not Eligible For Pension Payments

Nov. 2, 2009: By Alison St John

San Diego’s city attorney, Jan Goldsmith, said the city has defeated one of several lawsuits seeking higher pension payments for employees.

New Law Could Delay Home Care Service

Nov. 2, 2009: By Kelley Weiss, CCN

Under a new anti-fraud law thousands of disabled and elderly Californians could have trouble getting home care services. Starting this all new service providers have to get criminal background checks.

Assessing Rebuilding Progress, Future Fire Preparedness

Oct. 30, 2009: By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner

Is San Diego County better prepared for a wildfire than it was in 2007? We discuss local changes in fire preparedness, and the struggles that fire victims are still dealing with. Plus, what else can our community do to enhance fire protection?

9 Missing After Mid-Air Collission Near San Clemente Island

Oct. 30, 2009: By City News Service

As many as nine Coast Guard and Marine Corps personnel were missing today after a mid-air collision between a Coast Guard transport plane and a USMC light attack helicopter about 15 miles east of San Clemente Island, authorities said.

Property Crime Falls in San Diego Despite Poor Economy

Oct. 29, 2009: By Alison St John

The mid year crime statistics for the San Diego region show property crime has taken an unexpected drop.

Parole Agents To Track Sex Offenders on Halloween

Oct. 29, 2009: By Marianne Russ - California Capitol Network

Parole agents and law enforcement officers will be out with the trick-or-treaters around California on Halloween. The goal is to check on sex offenders to make sure they’re complying with their parole.

San Diegans Asked To Help Close City Deficit

Oct. 28, 2009: By Alison St John

A San Diego city budget meeting being held in Golden Hill this evening is the opening salvo to what promises to be one of the most difficult budget years in the city's history

Mexican Southbound Screening Snarling San Ysidro Traffic

Oct. 28, 2009: By Amy Isackson

Mexico's screening of cars headed south across the U.S. Mexico border into Tijuana is snarling traffic on San Ysidro streets and on freeways in the South Bay. It can take an hour and a half to cross into Tijuana during peak hours.