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Evacuations ordered in fire ignited during thunderstorms north of Palomar Mountain
Officials announced evacuation orders for the areas around Chihuahua Valley Road, east of state Route 79 and south of the San Diego-Riverside county line.
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Man killed in La Mesa was stabbed, not shot, police say
Police said a 25-year-old man found mortally wounded on a La Mesa street July 13 died from stab wounds, not gunshot wounds as originally believed
Sports
Patient Padres pounce in rout of Nationals
After going down 3-0 in the first inning, Padres score 12 unanswered runs to win fourth consecutive game
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Comic-Con: 13 things to see or do this week at Comic-Con
We did a deep dive into the Comic-Con schedule to pick some offerings that appealed to us for the long weekend in and around the San Diego Convention Center.
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Politics
Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
The president insisted that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title."
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![Earlier this month, millions of British citizens went to the polls in their 2024 general election. The United Kingdom elected a new government, sweeping the Labour Party into power led by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer. I had the privilege of observing the British election. As a life-long student of British and American politics, I […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24193805008678.jpg?w=525 "Earlier this month, millions of British citizens went to the polls in their 2024 general election. The United Kingdom elected a new government, sweeping the Labour Party into power led by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer. I had the privilege of observing the British election. As a life-long student of British and American politics, I […]")
Opinion: What California can learn from the British election
Earlier this month, millions of British citizens went to the polls in their 2024 general...
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Comic-Con: A lot more illegal building wraps in downtown San Diego this year
Gaslamp Quarter is transformed with advertisements for "Interview with the Vampire," "The Rings of Power"...
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The Dish: Food and Wine fest lineup unveiled, new restaurant openings and more
San Diego restaurant news from Hell's Kitchen, La Valencia, Postino, Fatburger and more
Local News
Former Marine sentenced for fatal crash during Escondido police chase
John Eugene Brand sentenced to seven years for crash that killed passenger Shevondia Compare-Bell, 18
Food
Savory pie maximizes the best part of spanakopita
Striftopites get their extra-satisfying bite from a high phyllo-to-filling ratio.
Home and Garden
WaterSmart makeover: Embracing a low-water garden
Carlsbad resident takes on project to transform yard
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Best solar power bank
With no socket in sight to charge your phone or power bank, the best solution...