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Voice of San Diego
A June incident where El Cajon police repeatedly declined to help a civilian crisis response team emphasizes the challenges tied to the department’s decision to stop responding to some crisis calls.
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San Diego County Public Health officials Thursday urged people to get up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations. -
Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters, meanwhile, said Thursday that some relief was due by the weekend. -
Merle Wade Wakefield, 67, has been recommended by the California Department of State Hospitals for placement at a home located at 15720 Sycamore Canyon Road. -
An excessive heat warning remained in effect for desert areas until at least 9 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. -
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San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches. -
San Diego County libraries are offering numerous activities this summer for residents looking for something to do, or just stay cool, according to a news release Friday. -
The McCain Fire in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County was 87% contained Friday after burning 1,595 acres, officials said.
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