Rancho Santa Fe Lead Story
Study rounds up county’s aerial insects
REGION — The most numerous species caught were flies, followed by butterflies and then wasps.
Supervisors continue to push for repeal of state fire fee
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is continuing its fight against the annual fire prevention fee billed to property owners in areas where the state is financially responsible for wildfire suppression.
‘Deficient’ bridge will remain for at least 3 years
REGION — Deemed “structurally deficient” in 2012 by the California Department of Transportation Bridge Inspection Report, the bridge on El Camino Real just north of San Dieguito Road will be replaced with a four-lane structure, but not for at least another three years, according to an update from Dean Marsden at the Feb. 6 San […]
Fighting fire with science
RSFFPD training facility is being used to implement new tactics in fighting fires
Jails on the brink: County inmate populations balloon, pushing jails beyond capacity
REGION — Over two years after the implementation of California’s prison realignment, the adult inmate population in San Diego County’s jails is still rising, nudging the facilities closer to the brink of maximum capacity and sometimes beyond it.
Voters OK less restrictive use policy
SOLANA BEACH — Larger, more frequent private celebrations with no limit on beer and wine consumption will now be allowed at Fletcher Cove Community Center.
Not your typical 9 to 5
Todd Glaser’s job can take him anywhere in the world all on a moment’s notice
County considers extra checks of foreign flight students
REGION — Some of the San Diego County Supervisors and residents voiced skepticism of a proposed requirement for flight instructors to verify their screening of all foreign flight students to county authorities.
Panel strives to spark discussion on mental illness
REGION — “This problem is too big for me to handle on my own. Sometimes there are no good options. So you just pray for grace and trust that in hindsight, it will all make sense.”
Nancarrow bench removed from Dog Beach
DEL MAR — An unauthorized memorial bench installed in memory of local journalist Loren Nancarrow at Dog Beach has been removed. But city officials would like to find its creator to discuss long-term placement of the dog-bone shaped structure.
