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Sunny skies in San Diego County, July 18, 2020.

Extreme Heat Wave Continues In San Diego Area, Wildfire Risks Remain High

The extreme late-summer heat wave that has brought triple-digit temperatures to parts of the San Diego area is expected to continue roasting the region through Labor Day.

Former Laurel, Md., police chief David Crawford is under arrest, facing dozens of criminal charges related to a string of arson attacks on homes and garages.

A Former Police Chief In Md. Was A 'Serial Arsonist,' Authorities Say

In a stunning turn of events, David Crawford, a law enforcement veteran, is now under arrest and facing dozens of charges in connection to at least 12 fires at homes, garages and cars.

Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, pictured here at a 2015 event in Laguna Beach, Calif, died Friday at the age of 46.

Tony Hsieh, Former Zappos CEO, Dies At 46

The technology entrepreneur made his fortune in the heyday of the dot-com era, before pivoting to lead the online shoe company — despite knowing little about shoes.

A video still from the Southern California Ballet's 2019 performance of "The Nutcracker," which is part of the Poway On Stage "virtual field trip" program.

A Field Trip To A More Accessible Virtual Ballet

"The Nutcracker" comes to life in a new interactive performance, platform and curriculum with Poway OnStage and Southern California Ballet.

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say fatal drug overdoses nationwide surged roughly 20% during the pandemic, killing more than 83,000 people in 2020. A growing body of research suggests Black Americans have suffered the heaviest toll.

Drug Overdose Deaths Surge Among Black Americans During Pandemic

Black Americans with addiction face "pervasive and continuing systemic racism" and often struggle to gain access to treatments that prevent fatal overdoses.

An official has a blood pressure test before receiving the Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, developed in China, at a hospital in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on January 15.

China's Sinovac Vaccine Is Rolling Out Around The World. Will It Work?

Research suggests the vaccine prevents disease only 50% of the time. But it could still have a big impact. And many countries are betting on it.

A nurse helps prepare syringes with the Moderna vaccine at the Coronado Community Center, Mar. 1, 2021.

San Diego County Remains In Purple Tier Despite COVID-19 Improvements

Despite considerable improvement in handling the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, San Diego County will remain in the state's "Purple Tier" for at least one more week.

Some of the thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in South Padre Island, Texas. Volunteers are continuing to rescue the creatures amid freezing temperatures and widespread power outages.

Volunteers In Texas Are Saving Thousands Of Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles From The Storm

The nonprofit Sea Turtle, Inc. says it has brought in nearly 4,500 sea turtles and counting since Sunday. Still without power, it's heating its tanks with a commercial generator donated by SpaceX.

Power company Entergy failed to rebuild a stronger system in New Orleans after hurricanes repeatedly damaged the city's electric grid. Then Hurricane Ida knocked out power for more than a week in the middle of a heat wave.

Entergy Resisted Upgrading New Orleans' Power Grid. Residents Paid The Price

Entergy failed to rebuild a stronger system after hurricanes repeatedly damaged its electric grid. Then Hurricane Ida knocked out power for more than a week in the middle of a heat wave.

An air tanker dropping retardant on the Volcano Fire burning in a sparsely populated area at the San Diego-Riverside county line on Aug. 20, 2020.

Wildfire Scorches Open Hillsides At San Diego-Riverside County Line

A wildfire erupted amid a scorching summer heat wave Thursday in a sparsely developed area at the San Diego-Riverside county line, blackening dozens of open acres but causing no reported structural damage.

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