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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Active offloads approximately 11,500 pounds of seized cocaine in San Diego, Wednesday. The drugs, worth an estimated $220 million, were seized in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean during April and May.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Active offloads approximately 11,500 pounds of seized cocaine in San Diego, Wednesday. The drugs, worth an estimated $220 million, were seized in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean during April and May. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex Gray)

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Mega Millions Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold In San Diego

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Coast Guard Offloads $220M In Seized Cocaine In San Diego

"These loads represent crime that will not occur on U.S. streets," said Rear Adm. Brian Penoyer, Eleventh Coast Guard District commander.

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County Supervisors Approve New Environmental Justice Office

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UCSD Health Begins Trial Treating Migraines With Cannabis And CBD

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Southwest Airlines To Expand Service To Hawaiian Islands From San Diego

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San Diego Community Colleges To Require Vaccinations

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Man Pleads Guilty To Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Point Loma

Joe Bennette Conway, 44, pleaded guilty to shooting his 20-year-old girlfriend in the head in the parking lot of a Point Loma strip mall.

Gusty Winds Expected Through Friday Night In Parts Of San Diego County

Gusty winds are expected to sweep through the San Diego County mountains and deserts Wednesday through Friday night.

San Diego County Supervisors OK New Policy Approach, Office

Proponents say the plan and new office will prioritize evidence and data in decision-making, as a way to ensure better policies.

'Don't Buy, Make Or Alter Vaccine Cards': CA Issues Stern Warning

State officials are warning residents not to fabricate vaccine records after a California bar owner was charged with selling them.

California Weighs Electric Car Mandate For Uber And Lyft

The air board will consider curbing greenhouse gases from ride-hailing companies. The big question is: Who will pay for cleaner vehicles?

CA Readies To Prevent Blackouts, But Threats Remain

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Can LA's Lottery Fairly Distribute Rent Relief?

Los Angeles and cities across California are using lotteries to distribute emergency rental assistance.

McDonald's Workers Walk Out, Demand Higher Wages In Southern CA

Hundreds of McDonald's workers planned to walk off the job across the nation Wednesday

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