San Diego, with its proximity to the border, ranks 13th in the country for child sex trafficking, according to the FBI.
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As the debate surfaces again over police use of camera-equipped smart streetlights, the city’s Privacy Advisory Board is unable to meet and provide recommendations. -
The California Coastal Commission has approved the city’s permit application, allowing for a new safe parking site and – eventually – two 300-bed temporary shelters. -
The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the fairgrounds, will be discussing their concerns about the project on Monday. -
Desert and mountain conditions will include clear and sunny skies, with highs from 112 to 120 Friday. An excessive heat warning is in effect in the deserts until 9 p.m. Friday. -
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. -
At Wednesday's Public Safety Committee meeting, SDPD will argue that infrastructure issues such as power problems or objects blocking the camera view prevented installations of the technology at 42 locations. -
Advocates and survivors urge the city to pass a resolution to support Senate Bill 1414 that would make soliciting a minor for sex a felony.
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