FORGOTTEN HISTORY: San diego county - The Untold Story

Permits in San Diego County: How ADUs, Additions and Unpermitted Work Move Through Plan Review

Building in San Diego County almost always involves a permit, and the permit process often takes longer than the construction itself. Homeowners adding an accessory dwelling unit, expanding a kitchen, converting a garage or trying to legalize work done years ago all face the same basic steps: preparing plans, submitting…

inkl · Oct 9

Toxic Air Confirmed Over Tijuana River. Can a Trade Deal Finally Force a Fix?

Federal health officials confirmed the Tijuana River's toxic fumes endanger residents. Now a high-stakes USMCA fight may be the best chance for lasting accountability.

Latin Times · Oct 7

In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?

In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily and meets about 10% of San Diego County’s demand. The plant reduces dependence on imported water, but its cost, energy use, marine life impact, brine discharge,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

San Diego's Unhoused Population Faces Simultaneous Hepatitis A and Mpox Threats — Health Officials Urgently Expanding Vaccination Access

San Diego health officials are escalating vaccination efforts as hepatitis A and mpox cases rise simultaneously among the city's large unhoused population. Officials report cases in downtown encampments.

Medical Daily · Jun 10

What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explained

West Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosquito-bite prevention measures. The virus primarily circulates among birds and spreads to humans through infected mosquito bites. Severe cases can affect the nervous system and may be fatal.…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Why Criminal Defense in San Diego Requires Local Knowledge That General California Experience Cannot Replace

Criminal courts operate within a legal framework that is the same statewide, but they are not the same courts. The San Diego Superior Court has its own prosecutorial culture, its own judicial temperament across the divisions that handle criminal matters, and its own history of how specific charge categories tend…

inkl · Apr 29

Where Are San Diego County’s Highest-Risk Intersections?

Intersections can be hot spots for accidents. Many errors can happen at intersections, like distracted drivers, people in a rush, and confusing infrastructure, which increases the likelihood of a wreck.

inkl · Apr 29

Why a private company is investigating rapes at an ICE detention center instead of the sheriff

Records show a California sheriff's office has given a private contractor the authority to decide whether to investigate rape allegations at the Otay Mesa immigration detention center in San Diego

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Multi-Agency Operation in San Diego County Breaks Up Human Trafficking Ring, Rescues 19

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 1,733 cases of human trafficking were reported in California in 2024, involving 3,603 victims.

Latin Times · Jan 1

Marines Deployed by Trump Administration to Install Border Wire Gradually Leave San Diego Area

Marines finished installing wire in San Diego County and returned to Camp Pendleton, a spokesperson said, without explaining when or why.

Latin Times · Nov 16, 2025