Premont will lead teams across several county departments — including public health, public works, environmental health & quality, emergency services, county counsel and county communications.
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Sales of zero-emission vehicles rebounded in California this spring, but researchers say the cost and availability of cars — along with electricity prices — could determine whether that growth lasts. -
San Diego's Rise Up Industries, with help from a Navy grant, is training formerly incarcerated people to work as machinists. -
The San Diego City Attorney's Office is suing the owners of a downtown building that has allegedly been vacant for seven years, during which time multiple fires have erupted on the premises and an unpermitted parking business allegedly continues to operate on lots surrounding the property. -
California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions -
The two separate proposals, the Ending Perpetual Fundraising Ordinance and Exposing Dark Money and Banning Shadow Campaigns, follow the previously advanced Follow the Money Ordinance, which the Rules Committee advanced in August. -
An audit found 57 California dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition, and the 40 riskiest sit near big coastal cities. The state has had the power to penalize negligent owners since 2017 but has never done so, and repairs could cost $28 billion. -
Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballotsThe Trump administration has sued California election officials. The lawsuit filed Thursday asks a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month’s midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their status can be confirmed. -
Weak enforcement and gaps in city law can undermine tenant protections and reduce the supply of long-term housing at a time when it’s needed most. -
The project looks to redevelop nearly 50 acres of land into housing, entertainment and recreation at the city’s Sports Arena site. -
It’s that time of year again, and with it come many ways to celebrate Día de Muertos. Here’s a list of places you can visit this year in San Diego County.
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