San Diego County
San Diego County stretches from the Pacific coastline to the desert borderlands, encompassing vibrant cities, rural towns, tribal lands and military bases. With more than 3 million residents, it is one of the most populous and diverse counties in California.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has failed to answer 911 calls fast enough since 2022
In 2025, 1 in 4 911 callers waited more than 15 seconds before a San Diego County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher picked up the phone.
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Feds buy Otay Mesa Detention Center, one other ICE immigration facility for $1.5 billion
Private prison company CoreCivic has sold the Otay Mesa and California City detention facilities to the Department of Homeland Security.
Drones vs. fireworks: How San Diego County cities are changing Fourth of July enforcement
Oceanside, Escondido and Carlsbad are deploying drone fleets to track illegal holiday fireworks and prevent wildfires.
Amid escalating medical concerns, Otay Mesa Detention Center faces a question of oversight
Amid immigrant detainee health concerns, Congress and San Diego County want more access and oversight at an ICE facility in Otay Mesa.
‘I don’t wanna live anymore.’ A Type 1 diabetic’s struggles inside Otay Mesa Detention Center
Medical experts say Hanne Engan’s treatment at the San Diego ICE facility was potentially life-threatening — 911 calls remain elevated.
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