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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Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for protecting nearly a third of California's land and coastal waters as his latest effort to combat climate change. -
An area of high pressure will remain over the southwestern United States Monday, then a low-pressure system will arrive on Tuesday and bring cooling through Wednesday, forecasters said. -
The high pressure is expected to slowly move off to the east, followed by a larger troughing pattern that will take hold by the middle of next week into the weekend, forecasters said. -
Triple digit temperatures are expected again today in most of San Diego County, but cooler weather will arrive this weekend and last into next week, according to the National Weather Service. -
Temperatures will soar into the triple digits Thursday in many San Diego County communities as a brutal heat wave continues to grip the region, according to the National Weather Service. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to rescind the Climate Action Plan it adopted in February 2018 and move forward in creating a replacement. -
Santa Ana wind conditions have subsided, but a dry heat wave will persist in San Diego County through Friday. -
The 10th Avenue Marine Terminal gets a facelift that officials hope translates into more business. -
KPBS Midday EditionOver the last decade, SUVs have been the largest cause of the increase in worldwide carbon emissions, according to research from the International Energy Agency. -
Decades of mining for jade has left the landscape desolate. Local activists want to make a change — but can they stand up to the powerful companies that dominate the industry?
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