The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4.9% in June, up from 4% in May, and above last year's 4.4%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
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A new Senate bill would make it easier for disabled veterans to access housing vouchers by excluding disability benefits from income eligibility.
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Previous administrations prioritized unauthorized immigrants with violent criminal records when making decisions on who is sent to detention. All 15 people arrested in the El Cajon area raid in late March were sent to detention.
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Julian area of San Diego County on Monday.
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San Diego's Environmental Services Department will ask the San Diego City Council to begin the process for setting a monthly cost-recovery fee for trash and recycling collection.
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After controversial sweeps in Kern County and a CalMatters investigation, the federal government will train agents on when they can stop and arrest people.
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Warm weather will continue for San Diego County Friday, with a subtle cooling trend expected through the weekend
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Schools had until March 2026 to spend remaining COVID relief money. The U.S. Department of Education cut those funds, amounting to about $200 million for California K-12 schools.
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Trump ordered his attorney general to move against state climate programs that clash with his energy agenda. Legal experts say his claims about the laws being unconstitutional are an overreach.
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State officials are weighing listing the tiny birds as an endangered species, a decision that could have big implications for the farming and renewable energy-focused county.
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A Mexican drug cartel leader convicted in the killing of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena has reportedly been freed from prison.
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