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Week After Contamination, Poway Boil-Water Advisory Lifted
- Dec. 6
- By Alexander Nguyen, Matt Hoffman
Poway lifted the advisory after test results came back clean and said residents can use tap water for "all purposes."
Lime Scooters Aren't Going Anywhere, City Loses Battle To Revoke Operating Permit
- Dec. 6
- By Matt Hoffman
A city of San Diego administrative hearing officer has decided that, in trying to revoke Lime's permit to operate, city officials did not give proper notice of alleged geofencing violations to Lime or prove that the scooter company failed to comply with the requirements.
California Could See Storm Damages Costing A Billion Dollars Each Year
- Dec. 6
- By Erik Anderson
California can expect to sustain significant economic damage from storm systems known as atmospheric rivers.
North County Mayors Gather To Support Controversial Development
- Dec. 5
- By Priya Sridhar
The project, proposed by the developer Newland Sierra, is slated for an area near San Marcos and Escondido.
Experts Split Sharply Over Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug
- Dec. 5
- Marilynn Marchione / Associated Press
During Thursday's presentation at an Alzheimer's conference in San Diego, the developers convinced some experts that the drug deserves serious consideration. But others were dubious.
County Health Officials Issue Medical Advisory For Bacteria Illnesses Linked To Heroin Use
- Dec. 5
- By City News Service
County health officials issued an advisory to the medical community Wednesday in response to the deaths of seven local residents in the last two months from a bacterial infection linked to the use of black tar heroin.
Trial For Accused Poway Synagogue Shooter Set For June
- Dec. 5
- By City News Service
The June trial date could shift depending on a pending death penalty decision by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. A March 5 status conference date may shed more light on the prosecution's decision regarding capital punishment.
California To Protect Insurance Policies In Wildfire Areas
- Dec. 5
- Adam Beam / Associated Press
California has ordered insurance companies to stop dropping customers who live in areas affected by recent wildfires. The order from Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will only last for one year.
Time-Restricted Eating Could Lead To Weight Loss, Scientists Find
- Dec. 5
- By Shalina Chatlani
A trial including nearly 20 people showed restricted eating windows of about 10 hours helped participants lose weight, among other health benefits.
Mobile App Allows San Diego Students To Report Abuse
- Dec. 5
- By Joe Hong
Students, parents and community members can now report suspected child abusers with a few taps on their smartphones.
Former VP Al Gore Warns Salk Audience Of Rapidly Warming Climate
- Dec. 4
- By Erik Anderson
The former vice president warns a San Diego audience that climate change is already happening.
San Diego Records Sixth Flu Death Of The Season
- Dec. 4
- By City News Service
The 59-year-old woman died Nov. 23, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. There was no indication in her medical record that she had received this season's flu vaccine, and health officials said she had additional unspecified medical issues.
Backed-Up Storm Drain Caused Poway's Water Contamination
- Dec. 2
- By City News Service, Matt Hoffman
City officials said Monday they believe the drinking water system was compromised by the recent rains.
Reward Offered For Former San Diego Man Accused Of Supporting African Terrorist Group
- Dec. 2
- By City News Service
Jehad Serwan Mostafa, 37, is charged in a superseding indictment with providing support to Somali-based terrorist organization al-Shabaab, described by prosecutors as a "militant Islamic" group responsible for numerous deadly attacks on Somali government and military members in East Africa.
Where To Find Free HIV Testing For World AIDS Day (And After Too)
- Dec. 2
- By Tarryn Mento
UC San Diego is making free HIV testing more accessible to residents through Thursday to mark World AIDS Day, which occurred on Dec. 1.