Carlos Castillo
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KPBS
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
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Californians for Safer Communities Coalition announced today in San Diego it will submit over 900,000 voter signatures to qualify the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act for the November general election ballot. -
California regulators adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich." -
The bill would tighten standards for reusable bags and requires stores to provide 100% recycled paper bags or let consumers use reusable bags. -
Restaurants and stores are being cautioned to check their freezers for the origin of their oysters. -
A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year. -
Advocates and families demand reforms in San Diego County jails amidst concerns over inadequate mental health care and a high rate of inmate deaths. -
It's part of federal monies authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants. -
Caltrans crews were expected to conduct a weekend closure of all lanes of southbound State Route 125 beginning at 9 tonight until 4 a.m. Monday for concrete slab replacement. -
San Diego-based amphibious assault ship USS Boxer is heading back to San Diego for repairs. -
A new bill would make it illegal for homeless residents to camp in certain places, such as near schools, throughout California. Its authors say such a ban has had great success in San Diego. But a closer look at that city paints a more nuanced picture.
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