If approved on a second vote May 20, the use of electronic cigarettes and similar devices will be banned in county buildings and parks, and public buildings in unincorporated areas.
Registered voters can request a ballot by mail until May 27.
By integrating a real-time DNA database, San Diego County prosecutors are better able to match defendants already being prosecuted to additional crimes they may have committed.
All poll workers receive a stipend ranging from $75 to $175 depending on the assignment and those who are bilingual receive an additional $15 if they are assigned to provide language assistance to voters.
Swimmers, surfers, and other ocean users are warned that the levels of bacteria can rise significantly following a rain.
The governor suspends some environmental laws but stops short of enacting new restrictions on water use.
The City of Encinitas currently lists four job openings.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
The county's "Report Card on Children and Families" was presented to the Board of Supervisors this week.
Pardons are granted to people who have demonstrated exemplary behavior and have lived productive and law-abiding lives following their conviction.
The U.S. Postal Service saw a 35 percent increase in dog attacks on letter carriers in 2013 from the year earlier.
The deadline to apply for health coverage is April 15.
The April 15 federal income tax filing deadline falls on a Tuesday and millions will be doing their returns this weekend.
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Last year, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office filed human trafficking-related charges against 43 defendants in cases involving 50 victims, nine of whom were under 18.
Local Assemblywoman Toni Atkins was voted in as the successor to John Perez (D-Los Angeles) about two weeks ago.
Republican lieutenant governor candidate Ron Nehring spoke in Carlsbad Wednesday.
President Barack Obama delivered the speech about "Obamacare" on Tuesday from Washington, D.C.
The state Senate voted 28-1 Friday to suspend Sens. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, Roderick Wright, D-Inglewood, and Ron Calderon, D-Montebello, with pay.
Late payments will be assessed a 10 percent penalty and $10 fee.
Open enrollment in Covered California, the state health insurance marketplace, ends on Monday, March 31.
The initiative would legalize possession, use, cultivation, transportation and distribution of marijuana and hemp. Backers have until Aug. 18 to collect 504,760 valid signatures.
San Diego County represented about 9 percent of the statewide enrollment, which included 65,666 consumers eligible for financial subsidies.
The fundraiser is set for May 8 and will benefit the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
People wishing to use the free service should call 2-1-1 to make an appointment at a site near them.
The goal is to have parties leave the courtroom with the final divorce judgment in their hands.
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If the Ninth Circuit's ruling is allowed to take effect, officials throughout the state could be required to issue concealed-carry permits based on nothing more than the applicant's assertion that they wish to carry a gun for self-defense.
A series of free workshops will also be offered.
Ron Nehring, of San Diego, is the first Republican to join the race.
In San Diego County, residents must pass a training course and show valid reasons for needing a concealed weapon.