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Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal during the long holiday weekend.
Freeway lanes in the area were shut down for more than seven hours while officers investigated the shooting, the CHP said.
Don't have end-of-summer plans? There's still time for your family to soak up the sun and savor the season.
The rankings were based on student reviews and nightlife statistics.
Take a peek at the pre-dawn skies over California through early September, and you'll be able to see six planets.
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Looking for some cool things to do this Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
The agency's maximum enforcement period, also known as an MEP, will begin at 6:01 p.m. Friday and continue through 11:59 p.m. Monday.
A total of 38 people died in crashes throughout the state during the 2023 Labor Day weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
The store marks Houston TX Hot Chicken's third California restaurant and 20th nationwide.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
NASA selected Kim, a Los Angeles native, as an astronaut in 2017.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of San Diego.
The 16-year-old died in Monday night's crash that also killed a San Diego police officer and left another officer critically injured.
Deputies found items believed to be connected to the robbery while searching a home in Ramona, authorities said.
