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Wildfire fears come in the midst of a planetary hot spell — 2020 was one of the hottest years on record.
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San Diego's congressional representatives split on impeachment, a new COVID-19 vaccination center opens near Petco Park, and the vaccine arrives in short supply in Imperial County.
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KPBS Midday EditionIf he had his way, Scripps health CEO Chris Van Gorder would simplify the process of dispensing Covid-19 vaccines — and actually have the vaccines to dispense.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mobilizing 1,000 members of the National Guard over concerns of civil unrest ahead of President Donald Trump leaving office.
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Authorities in San Marcos have lifted an evacuation warning for residents after a wildfire, named Comet Fire, broke out Thursday near Palomar College.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday sent a letter to Tesla saying it has tentatively determined that the screens are defective and pose a safety risk. The agency says the backup cameras can go dark and the defrosters can fail.
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Though no specific threats have been identified in the San Diego area, the FBI is monitoring the possibility of armed protests and resulting unrest leading up to inauguration day.
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Three people, including a minor, face potential criminal charges over their actions during a weekend clash between supporters and critics of President Donald Trump in Pacific Beach, authorities reported Monday.
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Even as pollution emissions declined from other sources including vehicle exhaust and power plants, the amount from fires increased sharply, said researchers at Stanford University and the University of California, San Diego.
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Our partners at inewsource say an after-action report on the Valley Fire shows how COVID-19 complicated the disaster response. An evacuation any larger would have required calling in more workers to staff multiple group shelters.
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