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DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In North County
During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Helicopter larvicide drops will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.
Helicopter larvicide drops will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.
Helicopter larvicide drops will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.
Helicopter larvicide drops will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.
Helicopter larvicide drops will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.
Helicopter larvicide drops will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.