Rachael Borrelli, assistant director at the county Department of Animal Services, sent the voice message in a text exchange late last year. The euthanasia rate has spiked at county-run shelters in recent years.
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An agreement with the California Department of Transportation gives city crews access to more encampments downtown. But few people are accepting offers of shelter and support services. -
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Among other requirements, the Enduring Welcome Act would require the State Department to reopen its office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, which was shuttered last month. -
There hasn't been a grand prize winner since May 31, when a ticket worth $207 million was sold at a convenience store in Arleta, Calif. -
Disabled veterans from across the United States are in San Diego this week for the Department of Veterans Affair's annual Summer Sports Clinic. -
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A police accountability activist filed a complaint with a state commission, alleging ‘serious misconduct’ by Police Chief Scott Wahl. -
In anticipation of a redrawn congressional district map aimed at shifting five U.S. House seats to Democrats, Ammar Campa-Najjar has announced that he will run again for the East County district seat he lost to incumbent Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, in 2020. -
The San Diego Police Department agreed to several recommendations made by the Commission on Police Practices aimed at making the complaint process involving officer performance more transparent, accessible and thorough, officials announced Friday.
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