The official, who oversaw the county’s animal shelters, complained of “shit dogs” and too few euthanasias in a voice recording. The county isn’t providing details about her employment status.
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Santa Ana winds will sweep through parts of San Diego County Tuesday as temperatures heat up and humidity remains low, significantly raising the risk of wildfires throughout the region, according to the National Weather Service. -
The San Diego County Water Authority's Board of Directors approved a permanent special agricultural water rate structure Monday that offers lower water rates to farmers in exchange for lower water supply reliability. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn the face of bleak and scary climate news, climate scientists writing in the Washington Post offer hope that we can restore our climate for less than what has been spent already fighting COVID-19. -
KPBS Midday EditionSanta Ana winds will sweep through parts of San Diego County Monday as temperatures heat up amid low humidity, significantly raising the risk of wildfires throughout the region, according to the National Weather Service. -
KPBS Midday EditionBike advocates are thrilled by the recent boom in biking and a drop in cyclist injuries. But they say new public policy is needed to ensure that trend continues once the pandemic is over. -
The weather phenomenon known as La Niña has formed for the first time in two years. But does that guarantee a shorter, drier winter than usual for Southern California? -
The nation's largest electric utility has temporarily shut off power to thousands of Northern California residents to prevent wildfires sparked by electrical equipment as the state braces for potentially strong winds and extreme fire weather conditions. -
San Diego Gas & Electric notified certain East County residents Sunday that it may have to turn off power because of elevated fire weather conditions. -
High pressure building over the western states will bring hot and dry weather to Southern California this week, with a Santa Ana wind pattern beginning to set up Sunday, elevating the fire weather threat through much of the week. -
Seasonal weather will prevail Saturday across San Diego County and the deserts will see temperatures a few degrees above normal, but most areas will be around normal for this time of year.
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