The decision means county mental health teams sometimes also can’t respond to crisis calls involving a threat to a single person or lack police support when they do.
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the law was permissible under the Second Amendment because large-capacity magazines are not considered “arms” or “protected accessories."
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Rallies were held across the United States, including a handful in San Diego County.
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UCSD enters Thursday's game with a 15-game winning streak, the longest in the nation, with 13 of victories by double digits, including five by 20 or more.
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Local author Emily Greenberg’s debut collection of experimental short stories explores blurred lines between truth and fiction, with settings ranging from Kellyanne Conway's perspective on inauguration night to a chance meeting between Paris Hilton and Thomas Pynchon.
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UC San Diego never led in its debut in the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament in its first season of eligibility, losing to Southern, 68-56, in a First Four game at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.
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Peace is brewing in parts of San Diego between decades-long sworn enemies the Crips and the Bloods. Veterans from both gangs hope that dialogue will trump threats and badly needed resources will replace gunfire.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, was joined by Sen. Alex Padilla Thursday to discuss the importance of protecting California's Medi- Cal program amid potential cuts from the federal government.
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The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District announced Wednesday that Express Mode is available for customers using Apple Pay with the tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch.
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California is the only state that doesn’t allow any tax exemptions on military retirement income. New bills aim to do that, but analysts say the financial incentive may be too small to get veterans to stay in California.
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Scripps CEO Chris Van Gorder says population growth has reached the point where "it makes sense" to move forward after 35 years.
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