Maya Trabulsi
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KPBS
In a region where wildfires have ravaged entire neighborhoods, one couple's proactive approach to home hardening is setting an example for others, with defensible space inspections provided by Cal Fire.
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Transportation for America listed three bridges in Carlsbad as structurally deficient. -
Newly published research finds fire is a serious threat in earthquake damaged buildings. -
Underage drinking is a problem in San Diego and across the country. Studies show kids who took their first drink before the age of 18 are 65 percent more likely to become alcoholics as adults. -
KPBS Midday EditionA local judge rules hotels can levy a tax without a vote. The U.S. went into Iraq 10 years ago, at great cost. Some homeless get housing, services downtown. Why no Padres, city council asks broadcasters. -
A half-dozen power poles toppled onto an El Cajon street in domino-like fashion Thursday afternoon, forcing the closure of a stretch of Mollison Avenue and leaving about 1,500 customers without electrical service, authorities said. -
A security guard present at Friday night's shooting tells a different story than the one detailed in a Metropolitan Transit System memo to its board. -
In his annual assessment of threats, the director of national intelligence also cited Iran and North Korea. He warned the spending cuts mandated under the sequestration jeopardized the nation's safety. -
The border security expo is meant to showcase the latest technologies for sale to border agencies. But one huge element was missing: federal buyers. -
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck just before 10 a.m. near Anza, California and was felt throughout San Diego County. -
More than 12,000 people descended on Del Mar for the gun show over the weekend. It was the biggest turn out ever. A staggering amount of ammunition was snapped up and hauled away.
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