Jules Hotz for CalMatters
In the closing days of the legislative year, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that is meant to toughen scrutiny of the state’s embattled fire insurer of last resort by insisting that two of their leaders join its governing committee.
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A wind-driven brush fire that erupted south of Highway 371 in Aguanga has scorched more than 3,700 acres and damaged structures, progressing rapidly Tuesday toward mountains along the boundary separating Riverside and San Diego counties with 0% of the flames contained. -
A city in southern California is replacing its entire police fleet with electric vehicles. South Pasadena officials said Monday that their city its the first in the nation to do so. -
Excessive heat warnings have been issued Friday for San Diego County deserts where dangerously hot conditions are in the forecast. -
The blaze broke out about 1 p.m. on Wednesday in the Sunshine Summit area. -
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on homelessness is having an impact in the North County. -
Following the Jan. 22 storm and flooding that devastated portions of Southeast San Diego, the measure was proposed to adequately fund the city's stormwater infrastructure. -
The board, which oversees the city’s use of surveillance technology, has had to cancel its latest meetings because it lost so many members. -
While mpox is no longer considered a public health emergency, infections are still occurring. -
Most city streets were designed around the car, with pedestrian and bike safety an afterthought. -
The annual Beach Report Card released by Heal the Bay assigns letter grades of A through F to beaches based on bacterial pollution levels.
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