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Federal agents detained two construction workers in Cardiff Friday morning, according to witnesses. Volunteers told KPBS the arrest happened within a matter of minutes and was so quiet some neighbors didn’t notice. They called it an example of how federal immigration agents operate in the region. -
As food safety fears rise, a San Diego dietitian says don’t cut fruits and vegetables from your dietAs a cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to shredded lettuce in five states, a local dietitian recommends focusing on food safety. -
The teens hope the sheriff's goal to reduce in-custody deaths will motivate her to seriously consider their policy proposal. -
Researchers said nicotine smoke can linger on indoor surfaces for years, and a new California law now requires sellers to disclose it during residential real estate transactions. -
The draft plan, dubbed the California Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan, is the first update to the state’s inaugural five-year plan to address California’s wildfire problem. -
A wildfire, dubbed the Thorn Fire, blackened thousands of brush-covered acres in the rural southeastern reaches of the San Diego area Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders and shutting down a stretch of nearby freeway as ground and airborne crews worked to subdue the flames. -
The National Weather Service warns of hot conditions across parts of San Diego County this week. Doctors say prolonged heat exposure can stress the body. -
An extreme heat warning will take effect Wednesday morning for the county's valleys and mountains and remain in effect through Thursday evening. -
Officials urged residents and visitors who live or park in flood-prone zones to plan ahead and take immediate precautions. -
Following about six weeks of testimony, a Chula Vista jury deliberated for less than a day before convicting Millete, 44, of murdering his wife of 20 years, May "Maya" Millete.
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