Several thousand people took part in demonstrations Saturday across the county.
County public health officials urged nearby residents to limit outdoor activities, keep doors closed and use indoor fans and air purifiers.
Elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park protected their young during the powerful earthquake that stuck Monday morning near Julian.
The largest so far was a 3.9 magnitude quake that struck about 2.5 miles south-southeast of Julian, according to the USGS.
The preliminary magnitude was listed as 6.0 and shaking was felt all across the Southland.
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“There are warning signs there that we’ve seen before," one expert said.
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Patch interviewed Colby Erickson Freer, president of the Coronado Floral Association, to learn more about this year's event.
San Diego Police Officer Mark Wright achieved the honor after a crash in 2022 left him with a "bum leg and a shattered pelvis."
Miso-Chi is an 8-year-old fishing cat.
The cuts target "ideologically driven science," affecting studies on everything from AIDS to domestic violence against pregnant women.
The springtime event runs on select dates through April 20 at the Chula Vista-based theme park.
The Vietnamese pot-bellied pig had been living in the backyard of a home in San Diego's Grant Hill neighborhood.
Voters chose between three names selected by zoo staff for each of the cubs.
The immersive habitat bursts to life with hundreds of butterflies each spring.
16 films will screen over three days - May 7-9, 2025
San Diego supervisory candidate Paloma Aguirre says a South San Diego regional park campground should delay reopening amid health concerns.
More than 600 seniors took advantage of the final week of Museum Month, and went to the Escondido-based zoo and safari park for free.
Author, mom and former journalist Phyllis Schwartz celebrates friendship and cultural harmony in her latest children's book.
The winning names will be announced on April 2.
The 103rd annual Coronado Flower Show is the largest tented flower show in the U.S., according to event organizers.
The quakes were reported early Thursday morning. Did you feel it?
Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience is the largest standalone jellyfish exhibit in the country, according to the theme park.
"I am extremely proud that we are able to make this project become a reality for the San Diego community."
The young owl was found on the ground in the rain during the recent storm.
The foundation awarded grants to six organizations that will provide outreach, education, and access to free mobile tax preparation events.
The year-over-year inflation rate sits at 2.8% as of February.
WalletHub released its 2025 rankings of the happiest cities in the U.S.
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The fox suffered third degree burns across all four of his paws.
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.
The study highlights places where people can enjoy a high standard of living before rapid growth leads to overcrowding.
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The campaign seeks to raise $50,000 to support programs serving 53,000+ children and families in our community each year.