REGION: Grand jury praises local law enforcement for handling of extra inmates

By TERI FIGUEROA tfigueroa@nctimes.com

Updated: 11:50 amThe San Diego County Grand Jury released a report Monday praising local criminal justice officials for their approach to a new state law that …
May 21, 2012 11:45 am(0)
POSH PADS: Home for horses, house for humans

By ERIC WOLFF ewolff@nctimes.com

Updated: 3:03 pmDescription: Hampton Oaks Equestrian Estate provides living quarters for 40 horses and at least a few humans. The horses would be well cared f…
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OCEANSIDE: Man shot and killed by Sheriff's deputy after coming at deputy with stick, police said

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Updated: 2:35 pmA San Diego County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man on Oceanside Boulevard after the man came at the deputy with a broomstick-type item …
May 21, 2012 9:00 am
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AIR SHOWS: Season of flight is under way

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Southern California is home to many military bases, which makes it a popular spot for air shows.
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REGION: Eclipse viewed by many

The eclipse photographed from Double Peak Park in San Marcos at close to it's apex Sunday. BILL WECHTER | bwechter@nctimes.com
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REGION: Wildfire prevention urged as summer approaches

With temperatures climbing and brush drying out, county officials urged the public on Monday to help prevent wildfires by creating defensible …

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