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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San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list on Wednesday for county beaches. -
The California Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive safely heading into the new year and is ramping up efforts to ensure safety by launching a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) next weekend. -
The proposed amendments include exemptions for a broad array of technologies, including fixed security cameras and police databases. Privacy rights advocates argue the proposal would water down the city’s robust surveillance oversight rules. -
Other state laws currently being challenged include a ban on detachable magazines of more than 10 rounds and a ban on the sale of some assault-style weapons. -
The program allows people with difficulties communicating or who become anxious around authority figures to display a blue envelope logo on stickers, pins, seat belt covers, ribbons, key chains, lanyards, wallet information cards or bracelets. -
The council awarded the funds as part of the Transformative Climate Communities grant to help fund climate-resilient projects. -
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined volunteers with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank Monday and offered tips on how to donate to charities safely and avoid scams during the holidays. -
This is the second consecutive year that San Diego has received funding from the program. Last year, the city received $680,000 to develop a Comprehensive Speed Management Plan, Historically Disadvantaged Community Quick Build Program and Slow Streets Program. -
Araiza said Wednesday that "as of now," he plans to bring a lawsuit against his accuser's attorney. -
A Lincoln Acres Elementary School teacher was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on 18 felony sex crime charges for alleged sexual misconduct involving two minors.
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