The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, recycled material that could make construction faster and more affordable.
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Two buses departed San Diego early this morning to join thousands at César Chávez Day rally in Delano, advocating for immigrant and labor rights. -
Customers will receive an energy credit on their April bills, thanks to the California Climate Credit administered by the California Public Utilities Commission, it was announced Monday. -
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Monday for the eighth consecutive day, increasing 1.3 cents to $4.818, a day after rising 2.9 cents. -
Nick Pivetta threw seven innings of one-hit ball in a brilliant debut with the Padres and Manny Machado returned to the lineup and hit an RBI double as San Diego beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Sunday night to sweep a season-opening, four-game series. -
Monday's temperatures will mostly be in the mid- to upper 60s on the coast and inland areas, the mid- to upper 50s in the mountains and the upper 70s in the desert areas. -
The state fire marshall says the maps are meant to help cities and counties plan new communities and should not affect the insurance rates of existing homes. -
The California Student Aid Commission extended the state financial aid priority deadline after a delayed FAFSA rollout and privacy concerns for some families. -
The lawsuit alleged the Vista-based soap company fostered a risky culture of psychedelic drug use among some leaders and employees. -
February's unadjusted unemployment rate was 5.5% for California and 4.5% for the nation during the same period. -
The water in California’s mountain snowpack is just shy of average as spring begins, but a winter storm set to hit the Sierra Nevada in the coming days will offer a boost.
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