While the number of annual bookings into local detention centers has dropped in recent years, the average daily inmate population ballooned from 102 percent of overall jail capacity in 2011 to 113 percent in 2012, according to a study.
Protesters are set to gather Monday night outside of the Federal Building in downtown San Diego Monday at 6 p.m.
Chairwoman Dianne Jacob Gives 2014 State of the County Address
A $249 million project seeks to alleviate traffic jams through San Clemente, especially on the weekends.
Nearly 9 out of 10 Californians who’ve signed up through the exchange have received a federal subsidy. Individuals who make less than $46,000 a year are eligible.
Brown called for a collaborative effort to restrain water use, urging Californians to conserve in every way possible.
Reps. Juan Vargas, Susan Davis and Scott Peters lobbied for the funding to complete the expansion of the world's busiest port of entry.
Brown spoke at a news conference on the day he released his $155 billion proposed budget for 2014-15.
Another North County city may register opposition to SDG&E's plans to use natural gas to help cover the 400 megawatts of nuclear power lost when San Onofre shut down.
Chavez said that by serving on the committee he would help ensure that the transition to a national healthcare system is fair to patients, healthcare professionals and insurance companies.
Have you noticed the giant structure holiding a lifeguard tower at the south end of the Cardiff State beach campgrounds?
A new "mobilized" water quality map lets visitors and county residents use their smartphones to instantly check water quality at more than 80 local beaches and waterways.
A new state law went into effect Jan. 1 making it a little harder for California students to skip required vaccinations.
Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.
City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to City Commissions including arts, environmental, parks and rec., planning, senior citizens and traffic commission.
Everyone has a list of top stories at year-end. Here's what Caltrans considers the biggest transportation news in Southern California.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
Reps. Susan Davis, Duncan Hunter, Darrell Issa, Scott Peters and Juan Vargas joined the bi-partisan majority in approving the bill 332 to 94 and sending it to the Senate.
A public workshop to go over the options will be held Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Supervisor Dave Roberts spoke at the Encinitas Station Certified Farmers Market Wednesday evening encouraging everyone to follow the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce’s Think Local First initiative.
On Dec. 11 the city council will consider a dog and cat speciality dentist's appeal to open a business in an area zoned for human medical needs.
Participants from the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Youth & Government program presented two researched and developed bill proposals to a panel of city council members on Monday, November 18.
The DATA Act was approved 388-1 in the House and now goes to the Senate, where similar legislation is being considered.
Construction on the 44-acre, $19.3 million park began in September 2012 and will open in 2014.
The ordinance would be similar to one approved by Solana Beach in 2012.
Kirk Schneringer is taking part in Cutlass Express 13, which is a Regional Partnership exercise comprised of forces from 13 nations, including the U.S., Netherlands, Kenya, Tanzania, Djibouti, and Seychelles.
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Youth & Government Participants To Address City Council Panel for Delegation Bill Hearing Night
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A 45-year-old San Diego County woman suffered acute liver failure after recent use of the product for weight loss.