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The Lodge Fire burns near Spring Valley in East San Diego County on Sept. 5, 2025.

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Public Safety

Lodge Fire evacuation warnings lifted

Brenden Tuccinardi

The Lodge Fire is burning near Jamacha Boulevard and Double Tree Road in Spring Valley.

Public Safety

Activists want state commission to consider decertifying SDPD chief
Public Safety

Local leaders press Encinitas to keep Santa Fe Drive upgrades
Border & Immigration

Arrest near a South Bay high school is latest in a string of immigration enforcements close to schools

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KPBS Evening Edition

Assemblymember Weber Requests Audit Of San Diego County Jail Deaths

Alexandra Rangel

Weber will be requesting a full audit of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to the state’s legislative audit committee, Wednesday.
Public Safety

California Moves To Phase Out Its State-Run Youth Prisons

Don Thompson / Associated Press

California is phasing out its state-run youth prisons and shifting the burden to counties. Advocates say the move reflects their belief that children who commit crimes can be reformed and are better served closer to home.
Public Safety

Health Officials Looking For Anyone Who Touched Rabid Bat At Safari Park

City News Service

County health officials were looking Sunday for anyone who may have come in contact with a bat who tested positive for rabies and was found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Friday.
Environment

Drought Woes In Dry US West Raise July 4 Fireworks Fears

Lindsay Whitehurst / Associated Press

Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans or begging for caution.
Public Safety

15,000 Plants Seized In Raid On Illegal San Diego County Pot Farm

The Associated Press

A raid on an illegal marijuana growing operation in northern San Diego County has ended with authorities seizing 15,000 plants and detaining seven people.
Politics

Roundtable: Coronado Coach Fired Following Racist Postgame Incident

Bennett Lacy

Racist taunting by fans at a high school basketball game leads to one of the coaches losing his job, Vice-President Kamala Harris visits the border region in Texas, and the latest rise in downtown San Diego's homeless population.
KPBS Midday Edition

Committee Agrees To Re-Do Police Oversight Ordinance After Community Backlash

Maureen Cavanaugh

Following strong outcry over a number of loopholes and potential red flags, the San Diego City Council’s Public Safety & Land Use Committee has agreed to send its new ordinance on police practices back to the drawing board.
Public Safety

San Diego Residents Demand Major Changes To Police Commission Ordinance Draft

City News Service

Dozens of city residents chimed in Thursday to oppose a draft ordinance proposed by the city attorney's office to fulfill the desire expressed by 75% of voters in November for a Commission on Police Practices in San Diego.
Public Safety

Brush Fire That Scorched 350 Acres In Pala 40% Contained

KPBS Staff

This is a breaking news blog for all of the latest developments about the brush fire. Check back for frequent updates.
Public Safety

Deputies Who Fatally Shot Gun-Toting Suspect In Encinitas ID'd

City News Service

San Diego County Sheriff's Deputies James Clone and Sean Zappia opened fire on Eric Scott Anderson shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, according to the department.