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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KPBS Midday EditionAn inewsource investigation finds that hundreds of fire-incident calls this year cited homeless encampments. The situation is leaving many residents on edge -
A Spring Valley man who allegedly posted YouTube videos showing him loading and aiming guns out a window at people walking by his downtown San Diego hotel room was charged Monday with three felony counts each of possession of an assault weapon and child endangerment and ordered held on $1 million bail. -
Following an unprecedented series of wildfires across California, overtime costs for firefighters surged by 65% over the past decade, pushing annual wages to nearly $5 billion, according to a newspaper analysis published Sunday. -
Poway lifted the advisory after test results came back clean and said residents can use tap water for "all purposes." -
The June trial date could shift depending on a pending death penalty decision by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. A March 5 status conference date may shed more light on the prosecution's decision regarding capital punishment. -
California has ordered insurance companies to stop dropping customers who live in areas affected by recent wildfires. The order from Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will only last for one year. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new report commissioned by the American Civil Liberties Union has found that black people in San Diego are being stopped and searched by police at a far higher rate than white people, despite being only around 5.5% of the population. -
Students, parents and community members can now report suspected child abusers with a few taps on their smartphones. -
A junior-enlisted Marine from the 1st Marine Division was arrested by border patrol officials for allegedly transporting undocumented immigrants at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Meanwhile, six of the 23 Camp Pendleton Marines arrested and charged this summer for alleged human smuggling have pleaded guilty, military officials announced Tuesday. -
City officials said Monday they believe the drinking water system was compromised by the recent rains.
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