Wildfires are common in California and can happen any time of year. A wildfire researcher at San Diego State University shares three ways to prepare.
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A law intended to increase public access to police records does not apply to cases of officers killing people in accidental car crashes, according to the San Diego Police Department. -
The annual hate crime report released Tuesday says hate crime events fell 2.5% from 2017, down about two-dozen reports to 1,066 in 2018. -
This week new regulations go into effect for dockless scooters in San Diego. -
San Diego residents should have received an earthquake alert on their cell phones Thursday morning — but some reported not receiving the alert at all. -
It's the second time the state of California will be testing out this warning system. -
California has among the most stringent gun laws in the country and on Monday a far-reaching new initiative to curb violence will require background checks for every ammunition purchase. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe legislation, currently being considered by a state Senate committee, is aimed at permanently banning the sale of guns and ammunition at the fairgrounds. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe city of San Diego announced a partnership with county officials Monday to address staffing and capacity concerns for a program that assists frequent 911 callers and reduces the strain on the county's emergency response centers. -
Some people are hoping the enforcement drives campers out of town, while people living in their vehicles said the law is unfair. -
KPBS Midday EditionGov. Gavin Newsom is proposing creation of a huge new wildfire insurance fund to help protect the financial stability of California's troubled major electrical utilities — but only if they make safety improvements and agree to a new certification system that will link executive compensation to their ability to keep the public safe.
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