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Judge says Humane Society illegally returned cats to streets
SAN DIEGO — A judge has ruled against the San Diego Humane Society in a recent lawsuit over its practice of releasing cats back to...
Carlsbad woman sentenced to 90 days in jail for cyclist’s death
VISTA — A Carlsbad woman has been sentenced to 90 days in county jail and 90 days of home detention for fatally striking a mother...
Winston School drops lawsuit against Del Mar
DEL MAR — A two-year legal battle between the Winston School and the city of Del Mar was put to rest this week under a...
Sheriff’s officials warn of ‘missed court appearance’ scam
REGION — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department warned the public today to beware of a recent telephone scam carried out by con artists threatening...
17-year-old Carlsbad murder suspect arraigned in juvenile court
REGION — A 17-year-old accused of killing Lisa Thorborg in Hosp Grove Park on Nov. 23 was arraigned in a juvenile courtroom on Dec. 17...
Encinitas chooses court over ballot for housing guidance
The Encinitas City Council decided to seek “declaratory relief” in court and let a judge decide whether to nullify Prop A for future housing cycles....
Escondido trustee faces another legal battle
While one court action ended in victory, embattled Escondido Union School District Trustee Jose Fragozo faces another legal battle....
Carlsbad files motions in federal lawsuit
The city scored a partial win from a motion concerning an ongoing federal lawsuit regarding the alleged battery of a woman by Carlsbad police officers...
Judge returns Country Club back to residential zoning
ESCONDIDO— After months of back and forth between Escondido and Stuck in the Rough Principal Michael Schlesinger, a decision has been made on the legality...
Barton indicted by grand jury on sexual abuse charges
REGION — A grand jury has indicted former Army and Navy Academy (ANA) administrator Jeffrey Barton for allegedly committing forcible sex acts on four ANA...
Preliminary court date set for O’side couple
VISTA — A preliminary hearing date has been set for later this month to present evidence in court against an Oceanside couple charged with enslaving...