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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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Cal Fire said the fire started Friday afternoon along state Route 94, near Via Mercado, and burned about 10 acres. -
The blaze, which erupted for unknown reasons near Akuunyaa Way shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, caused no reported structural damage but left two of the personnel working the fire lines in need of emergency care. -
The blaze in the 6500 block of Friars Road near Via Las Cumbres was reported shortly before 6 a.m. -
Pastors urge San Diegans to think beyond race following the shooting death of parishioners at one of the nation's oldest black churches. -
As of around 4 p.m., the Wildcat fire had scorched roughly 170 acres. A firefighter was reportedly injured battling the blaze. -
Updated story on day 2 of the Wildcat fire can be viewed here. -
KPBS Midday EditionThere is no evidence that crime goes up in places where concealed weapons permits are issued more freely, an attorney told a federal appeals court on Tuesday. -
Sheriff Bill Gore says reported runaway resisted arrest and bit the deputy -
KPBS Midday EditionSince 2003, the San Diego's District Attorney's office has prosecuted 35 cold cases. Right now, five cold cases are in the judicial system and more than 20 are being reviewed for prosecution. -
Researchers at UC San Diego’s Active Living Institute looked at cities all over the globe, and found increased retail activity in cities designed for physical activity.
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