San Diego officials announce history of strict policing of pyrotechnics in nightclubs

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The city of San Diego strictly monitors pyrotechnic displays and occupancy limits in nightclubs and other commercial spaces, preventing — [...] Read More

San Diego lifeguards kept busy during Fourth of July weekend at SD beaches

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The Fourth of July weekend was an extremely busy time for San Diego lifeguards this year, even by the hectic [...] Read More

Two men drown, seven others injured when sailboat capsizes in San Diego

The 35-foot sailboat capsized near Shelter Island shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, San Diego fire-rescue spokesman Maurice Luque said. Read More

Linda Vista woman, 89, homeless after residence is gutted by fire

The house’s one resident, an 89-year-old woman, was taken to U.C. San Diego for treatment of smoke inhalation. Read More

Taxi driver says he blacked out just before plowing into crowd, injuring 23 in San Diego

The carnage occurred at 1:50 a.m. outside the Stingaree nightclub at 454 6th Avenue, said San Diego police Sgt. Ray Battrick. Read More

Mother gives up baby at San Diego fire station, says she cannot care for child

The mother, who appeared to be in her late teens or early 20s, brought the apparently healthy infant to San Diego Fire Station 30 on Coronado Avenue about 1:15 a.m. Read More