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San Diego County Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

See which of the 16,000 finalists were chosen to be among the 2,500 Merit Scholar designees this year.

94 New COVID Cases Reported As County Awaits Vaccine OK For Teens

The last time the county saw so few cases was May 31, 2020, when 73 cases were reported -- nearly a full calendar year ago.

Humane Society Investigating Cox's Use Of Bear On Campaign Trail

The San Diego Humane Society is investigating the use of a bear during gubernatorial candidate John Cox's San Diego campaign appearance.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Warnings In Lakeside Area

The Coches Fire burned 30 acres alongside Interstate 8, west of Los Coches Road, according to Cal Fire San Diego.

2 Injured When Car Plows Into La Jolla Diner

A vehicle veered off a La Jolla street and plowed into the back of a diner.

Man Who Was Found Dead On Solana Beach Roadside Identified

Landscapers found the body of Alan Pyles on an embankment near West Cliff Street, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Man Found Slain In University Heights Parking Lot

The body of an apparent homicide victim was found in a University Heights-area commercial district.

Tips Sought On Attempted Robbery At San Marcos Bank ATM

Authorities reached out to the public for help in identifying a man who tried to rob a woman at an ATM in San Marcos last week.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In San Diego

A pedestrian crossing a street in a crosswalk in the Roseville/Fleetridge neighborhood was struck by a vehicle and killed, authorities said.

1 Suffers Smoke Inhalation During Fire At Logan Heights Duplex

One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of a blaze at a Logan Heights duplex, authorities said.

Man Wounded In Stabbing In Vista

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital.

Trial Ordered Men Accused In Shelter Security Guard's Killing

Two suspected gang members accused in the shooting death of a guard outside an East Village homeless shelter were ordered to stand trial.

Accused Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Charged With Drug Trafficking

Jesus Gonzalez Penuelas is the leader of one of the largest raw opium gum and heroin sources in northern Mexico, prosecutors said.

BeerX Music And Craft Beer Festival To Return In August

BeerX, radio station 91X's annual craft beer and music festival, will return Aug. 7 in Mission Beach.

Little Cakes Kitchen Brings Treats & Baked Goods To PB Gelson's

The Vista-based bakery and Food Network champ now is selling its eclectic cupcakes, cakes & breads at the San Diego market.

Number Of Children Traveling Alone At Border Eases In April

Authorities encountered 17,171 children traveling alone, down 9% from 18,960 in March.

Backyard Hawk Sighting: Photos Of The Day

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Magnificent Mural: Photo Of The Day

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Wagon Tour At The Flower Fields: Photo Of The Day

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Average San Diego County Gas Price Rises For 15th Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County has risen 86 of the past 93 days.

CA Mask Mandates Could Mostly Be Gone As Of June 15

See what Gov. Gavin Newsom had to say this week about what could be next for California's mask rules.

Can California Make The Post-COVID Economy More Equal?

Experts explore the economic disparities highlighted by the pandemic & how state policies can foster a more equitable post-COVID future.

Holding The Line Against New Taxes Will Improve California's Economic Future [OPINION]

Significant tax increases proposed in the Legislature would make California less competitive when seeking to attract jobs and investments.

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