Victims of eight fatal San Diego-area crashes identified
SAN DIEGO — Authorities today publicly identified eight people killed in San Diego-area traffic accidents over the initial five days of 2025, four of them...
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Two pedestrians killed along Carlsbad railroad tracks in April
CARLSBAD — Two deadly train collisions along railroad tracks in Carlsbad have some residents stunned and law enforcement officials seeking more information. The first death...
Scripps experts find 45 COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided last summer
REGION — As many as 45 of San Diego County’s COVID-19 deaths at Scripps’ five hospital campuses could have been avoided if a 25-day reopening...
Opioid deaths spike sharply in last 5 years, continue to rise in San Diego County
REGION — According to a San Diego County prescription drug abuse report released today, local opioid and prescription drug overdose deaths have increased significantly in...
County coming to family’s aid after mobile home fire
Residents from all over Escondido, San Diego County and, perhaps, the country, have stepped up to help a family who lost their 5-year-old daughter, Elizette...