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The law aims to prevent officers fired by one department for bad behavior from later finding a job in another. So far, 20 officers from local departments have been decertified for offenses ranging from sexual misconduct to domestic violence to dishonesty. -
Comienza con un Sueño aims to help sixth to 11th-grade students and their families understand California’s college systems, testing requirements and financial aid opportunities. -
California is spending more than it expected on Medi-Cal and Republican lawmakers are pointing to coverage expansions that benefited immigrant households. -
Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes. -
San Diego County's unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in January, up from a revised 4.2% in December and above the year ago estimate of 4.3%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. -
The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality Friday closed the Coronado shoreline as a result of runoff from the Tijuana River reaching the city's beaches. -
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said Friday he will grant State Farm’s request to raise home insurance premiums by 22% on average if the company agrees to certain conditions — and wins approval at a public rate hearing next month. -
A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars in projects be enough? -
Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre usually hosts concerts, plays and holiday light shows. -
More snow and rain is in the forecast Friday for parts of San Diego County and a winter weather advisory is in effect for the mountain areas. But, the weekend is expected to be dry.
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