San Diego plans to replace hundreds of thousands of trash and recycling bins as it rolls out its first-ever trash pickup fee. Residents can now choose the trash bin size — and price point — that works best for their household.
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Environmental groups want to revive higher payments to panel owners. But the subsidies were unfair to non-solar ratepayers, regulators say.
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A UC San Diego study published Tuesday found that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California had parasites capable of infecting humans and causing health problems.
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The alert warns the public of the presence of sewage in the ocean off Avenida Lunar in Coronado and will remain in effect until further testing determines that the location is safe again.
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The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season.
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A wildfire that scorched 256 acres in San Diego and Riverside counties near the Pala Casino is 80% contained Monday, Cal Fire announced.
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