The official, who oversaw the county’s animal shelters, complained of “shit dogs” and too few euthanasias in a voice recording. The county isn’t providing details about her employment status.
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Nov. 22, increasing 1.7 cents to $5.064, rising for the 10th consecutive day and 15th time in 16 days. -
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Thousands of Southern California hospitality workers have ratified a new contract with 34 hotels after repeated strikes since the summer. Their union says they will keep fighting for deals with more than two dozen others.
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