Accidents are No. 1 killer of young kids
About 25 children under the age of 15 die each year as a result of unintentional injuries in San Diego County, including drownings, motor vehicle accidents and falls. read the full story
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Consumers' cuts drying up revenue for districts
Be careful what you ask for. Since California's drought began three years ago, water districts have increasingly urged residents and businesses to reduce consumption. In San Diego County, most of those agencies ramped up their pleas in April and then introduced... read the full story
Candidates for sheriff spar, tout credentials
The four candidates for San Diego County sheriff squared off at a lively, one-hour debate yesterday that covered issues ranging from illegal immigration to administration of the huge department. read the full story
SD jury: Man guilty of strangling son, child's mom
A San Diego County man has been convicted of first-degree murder for strangling his 10-month-old son and the baby's mother because she was pressuring him to take a paternity test. Read comments read the full story
23 arrested, $70,000 seized in San Diego pot dispensary busts
San Diego County authorities announced today that they have arrested 23 people, seized $70,000 in cash and shut down 14 marijuana dispensaries that were "operating under the guise of selling marijuana and marijuana-laced products for medicinal purposes." "Like most... read the full story
Food-stamp participation up, but county still ranks low
Social workers across San Diego County are signing up more people for food stamps, but the region still ranks last among two dozen major American cities participating in the hunger-relief program. read the full story
Marine recreation hits a dry spell
The ships have sailed. Just a few years ago, it was nearly impossible to find a place to dock a boat in San Diego County, with waiting lists at almost every marina. read the full story
Emotions flare in San Diego County over utility's plan to shut off power
The PUC is to vote on a San Diego Gas & Electric Co. proposal to turn off electricity in rural areas in fire-prone times. An opponent says the firm is avoiding 'hardening' its equipment. Even as firefighters continue fighting the Station fire, the largest brush fire... read the full story
Across the more than 2,500 fragrant acres of organic citrus groves scattered around San Diego County, growers are anxiously on the lookout for a tiny insect that poses a gigantic threat. read the full story
Recession dims job prospects for Iraqi refugees
Najeeb Odeesh came to San Diego County a year ago with his wife and five children, hoping for a new start after fleeing the violence of Baghdad. But Odeesh discovered there weren't any jobs for a 50-year-old junkyard dealer who doesn't speak English. read the full story
New rules for home appraisals under fire
Just as San Diego County's housing market seems ready to rebound, a new impediment is threatening to stymie any improvement. New rules governing appraisals, a key step in mortgage lending, are leading to mistakes, delays, lower home valuations, higher costs and worse... read the full story
Tom Selleck wins court battle over lame horse
Tom Selleck has been awarded more than $187,000 after a San Diego County jury found the actor was duped and sold a lame horse. Read comments read the full story
Any relief from heat might be short-lived
Any day now, the meteorologists say. Cooler and less humid conditions will come any day now. For the past week, forecasters have predicted relief from summer's first widespread and prolonged heat wave in San Diego County. read the full story
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