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Alleged car thief arrested after pursuit in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — A 19-year-old suspected car thief was arrested Sunday after allegedly leading San Diego County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit through San...
King tides bring flooding risks, city preparations to San Diego coast
REGION — King tides are bringing temporary flooding risks to low-lying coastal areas along San Diego and the state through at least Wednesday. In response to...
Fireworks, drone shows scheduled for nation’s 250th birthday
SAN DIEGO — As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial Saturday, fireworks, parades and other events are scheduled across San Diego County to mark the...
Shaffer’s criminal case dismissed after diversion program
VISTA — The criminal case against Encinitas City Councilmember Luke Shaffer, who was initially charged with assaulting a resident during a parking dispute, was dismissed...
Palomar College doubles size of free tuition program
SAN MARCOS — Palomar College will double the size of its free tuition program for the 2026-27 academic year, allowing up to 3,500 students to...
Three people burned roasting marshmallows in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — Two children and one adult were burned while roasting marshmallows in a backyard gathering in Oceanside this weekend. Firefighters, lifeguards and police officers...
County Supervisors approve food distribution pilot program
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $1 million pilot program Thursday to partner with two regional food banks...