This charter school paid millions to firms linked to its founder. It was shut down amid ‘fiscal integrity’ concerns.
SCALE Leadership Academy also paid a church to educate students and shared teachers with two religious schools, officials found.
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2 juveniles arrested in East County after 100-mph chase
Sheriff’s deputies tried to pull over a juvenile driving a car that had been reported stolen early Sunday and the driver led officers on a high-speed chase in East County. Two juveniles were arrested.
Police say large response to Gaslamp Quarter result of unfounded emergency
San Diego police released few details about what led so many officers to the scene on J Street, but said reports of an emergency turned out to be unfounded
Homicide investigation launched into inmate death in Otay Mesa state prison
A homicide investigation was launched after Hector Ozuna, 66, was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility early Saturday.
Outdoors: Deer a delight to have on camera
Groups of deer captured on camera as they frequent Secret Spring
Oceanside prepares to reopen restored, historic Crown Heights community center
The building is one of several in Oceanside and across Southern California designed by noted architect Irving Gill
As illegal crossings plummet, Border Patrol turns focus to bolstering checkpoints in San Diego
Checkpoint operations that used to be “very limited” have resumed with higher staffing, and the local checkpoints could soon get an infusion of money.
San Diego court sought to intervene in independent oversight board, newly released records show
The court sought changes to the Juvenile Justice Commission in January 2025, records show — seven months before it announced it was withdrawing funding.
In this art exhibition, the disruptions are where the truth resides
The Feminist Image Group, a group of artists promoting equality, diversity, and empowerment, present their exhibition “Master Glitch” from Aug. 7 to Sept. 30 at the Techne Art Center in Oceanside
Turnover, lawsuits and overcrowding hampered county animal control. Can its first veterinarian leader turn it around?
The department’s new director, Dr. Brieana Sarvis, says an era of restructuring and reforms is underway.