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Some officers escape discipline despite new police transparency laws

Some officers escape discipline despite new police transparency laws

SDPD misconduct files are missing disciplinary records in almost a third of cases. Sometimes, the files lack discipline when officers quickly resign from the force.

National City teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
 re-arrested

National City teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student re-arrested

Jacqueline Ma was re-arrested on additional felony charges as a result of more evidence gathered in the ongoing investigation, police said.

Volunteers in mountain towns dig out snow-stuck Californians

Volunteers in mountain towns dig out snow-stuck Californians

As the state continued to dig out from the previous storms, another was on the way and could arrive in northern and central California Thursday.

Activists rally at city hall over San Diego’s Climate Action Implementation
 Plan

Activists rally at city hall over San Diego’s Climate Action Implementation Plan

The San Diego City Council's Environment Committee unanimously approved a new policy for top priorities in the Climate Action Implementation Plan.

Construction of Del Mar Heights School underway after years of legal challenges

Construction of Del Mar Heights School underway after years of legal challenges

Construction of Del Mar Heights School's new site has resumed following a legal battle that caused big delays.

7th grader Mihir Konkapaka earns back-to-back county spelling bee titles

7th grader Mihir Konkapaka earns back-to-back county spelling bee titles

Seventh grader Mihir Konkapaka Thursday won back-to-back titles at the 53rd annual San Diego Union-Tribune Countywide Spelling Bee.

Tips to cope with daylight saving time changes

Tips to cope with daylight saving time changes

Longer days and shorter nights are ahead as daylight saving time goes into effect Sunday morning.

Five things to know about Legionella pneumonia — otherwise known as Legionnaires'
 disease

Five things to know about Legionella pneumonia — otherwise known as Legionnaires' disease

San Diego State University this week confirmed a professor died after contracting the disease, but experts say chances of catching it are rare.

Army 4-star talks renewed 'Be all you can be' slogan in San Diego

Army 4-star talks renewed 'Be all you can be' slogan in San Diego

A classic U.S. Army slogan is back as the service looks to freshen its appeal to a new generation of recruits.

The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years
 of awards

The first Oscars lasted 15 minutes — plus other surprises from 95 years of awards

A lot can happen in 95 years. Ahead of the Academy Awards on Sunday, we take a look back at the surprises, the scandals, the …

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Police misconduct records show that officers who are caught lying may not get disciplined, but lawmakers are trying to change that. In other news, the San Diego city council's environment committee unanimously approved a new policy for top priorities in the Climate Action Implementation Plan. Plus, we have some weekend …Read more →

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