California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.
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Albert Lee Blake, 51, was found guilty by a Chula Vista jury last month of murder and attempted murder counts stemming from the Nov. 6, 2019, shooting at the Church's Chicken restaurant at 3726 Del Sol Blvd.
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San Diego is partnering with Israeli tech company Zencity to gather statistically significant data on perceptions of the police and public safety.
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KPBS Midday EditionA letter to congress has raised ethical issues over a controversial division of Border Patrol agents
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A man who set fire to a historic commercial structure in downtown La Mesa following a police brutality protest pleaded guilty.
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Prosecutor said he has made "disparaging" remarks about his wife's family in some of the calls to his children and also suggested the two oldest children watch a prison movie called "Shot Caller" to better understand his current situation.
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A Wendy's restaurant in Santee held a fundraiser for the two families whose homes were destroyed, and the NTSB has released a preliminary report.
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San Diego law enforcement agencies are launching a training program to help end human trafficking.
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A TikTok star with nearly a million online followers pleaded not guilty on Monday to shooting and killing his newly estranged wife and a man she was with last week at a San Diego high-rise.
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KPBS Midday EditionDomestic violence awareness advocates are urging victims of spousal abuse to speak up and seek help.
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Saturday, Oct. 23 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day where San Diegans can properly dispose of their unwanted pills.
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