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AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere. But a growing number of U.S. public schools are now encouraging a new strategy: Bringing AI into the classroom, partly so students can see its shortcomings.
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After a series of catastrophic blazes in the early 20th century, the U.S. Forest Service sought to show it was able to control and protect forests under its care. In 1933, the agency mandated the “10 a.m. rule,” declaring that any wildland fire should be extinguished by 10 a.m. the day after it was reported.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys. He's pushing the plan in the final days of his last legislative session as governor.
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California, which is having an unusually quiet fire summer, has deployed engines and crews to fight fires raging in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest — but even this well-resourced state continues to feel vulnerable.
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Downtown San Diego reached 86 degrees on Sunday, and was expected to climb to 88 by Thursday. In the county's desert area, Borrego Springs reached 112 on Sunday, and could hit 114 by Wednesday.
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Several cities in San Diego have passed ordinances aimed at improving safety for e-bikers, but many lack the level of bike infrastructure that would do more to protect riders.
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The festival brought together more than 12,000 readers for author panels, live performances, podcast tapings and the announcement of three books selected for One Book, One San Diego.
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The team is the third local sports team in recent years to move away from Pechanga Arena to the Oceanside venue.
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Power couple José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are making MLB history.
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After students complete a safety training program, their parents can fill out a form requesting a bike tag from the district. The tag allows students to bring their bikes onto campus.
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