Jules Hotz for CalMatters
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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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. -
Heat waves have killed hundreds of Californians and cost billions of dollars in the past decade, according to a new report from the state insurance department. -
Extreme heat will continue in inland San Diego County this week, with highs potentially hitting 120 degrees Monday in some areas, forecasters said. -
San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches. -
The health care system said some records may be 'unrecoverable.' -
San Diego County libraries are offering numerous activities this summer for residents looking for something to do, or just stay cool, according to a news release Friday. -
The McCain Fire in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County was 87% contained Friday after burning 1,595 acres, officials said. -
Lithium-ion batteries can catch fire, cause dangerous explosions and they’re very hard to extinguish. But compared to other power sources, are they really that bad? -
Starting Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol will intensify its policing of San Diego-area freeways and rural roads as part of its annual effort to nab intoxicated motorists and crack down on other types of dangerous driving over the long Fourth of July holiday period.
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