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San Diego County to pay nearly $15M to family of pregnant woman who died in jail 5 years ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego County will pay nearly $15 million to settle a lawsuit by the family of a 24-year-old pregnant woman who died in jail after a sheriff’s deputy and a medical worker watched her collapse in a cell five years ago. The settlement reached...
Agencies Seeking Owners of Drove of Pigs Found and Captured By Animal Services in Chula Vista
Animal agencies were able to corral a herd of eleven pigs after they were discovered wandering though a residential area in Chula Vista on Sunday night. The mother sow, her nine piglets, and a pot-bellied pig were brought in after about a three hour chase by Chula Vista and County Animal Services early Monday.
The future of the Ocean Beach Pier | A look at the cost and the timeline to rebuild the battered OB Pier
SAN DIEGO — At the end of Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, a locked chain link fence marks the entrance to the iconic Ocean Beach Pier. The pier, often considered the center of Ocean Beach, now sits in disrepair, with planks missing from the deck and weakened pylons left to be battered by the incoming surf. Over several years, the city has poured millions of dollars to repair damaged sections. Last year, the city decided to close it for good.
City of San Diego approves lease to revive long-vacant Mira Mesa Epicentre
The San Diego City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a 45-year lease with the San Diego County government to revive a vacant recreational facility, the Epicentre, in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. The city government will lease the property to the county for $1 a year, a statement said. Mira Mesa Mar...
Restaurant surcharges to stay in California after last minute reversal by Gov. Newsom
Turns out, surcharges are staying in California restaurants. Late Saturday night, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed emergency legislation that exempts restaurants from a new law set to take effect on July 1. The legislation, passed in 2023, was aimed at eliminating so-called "junk fees." The latest legislation signed by the...
50th anniversary of San Diego pride kicks off at City Hall
SAN DIEGO — San Diego city leaders joined Pride honorees at city hall Monday morning to kick off San Diego Pride month. This year marks the 50th year since the first Pride parade was first held in San Diego. The theme of this year's celebration is "Making History Now."
San Diego’s Tax-Assessed Property Value Reaches a Record High
San Diego County’s tax-assessed property value has reached a record high of $768 billion in 2024, $40.6 billion higher than last year, said San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks this week. The 2024 figure “reflected unprecedented property tax savings” of over $300 million for homeowners, charitable groups, disabled veterans,...
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