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Illegal fireworks being fired off as seen in the backyard of an Oceanside home on July 4, 2020.
Carolyne Corelis
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KPBS
Public Safety
Oceanside cracks down on illegal fireworks with hefty fines
Alexander Nguyen
The new fines start at $1,000 for the first violation, $2,500 for the second and $5,000 for the third. They're capped at $10,000 for a calendar year.
Aerial shot of San Pasqual Academy in an undated photo.
Courtesy of San Pasqual Academy
Education
County supervisors to consider closing San Pasqual Academy, again
Katie Anastas
A photo of Camp Kearny in about 1918 shows soldiers marching in review.
Courtesy of San Diego History Center
Military
How the Army paved the way for the Marines at Miramar
Andrew Dyer
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San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

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Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2026
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Ongoing until June 1, 2026
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2026
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until August 23, 2026
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