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The California Department of Education wants a judge to order Cajon Valley Unified School District to implement corrective measures after it found the district’s sexual-health curriculum discriminated against LGBTQ+ students. The 11-page petition, filed in San Diego Superior Court on Wednesday, follows a state investigation last year that found that the district’s sexual health curriculum left out required information on LGBTQ+ and gender topics. Since that finding, the district has not adopted a curriculum it said it would, the state says. The board of trustees voted 3-1 against adopting the updates at a Jan. 31 special meeting. “CVUSD has, at all times through the date of this Petition, unlawfully refused and failed to carry out the corrective actions set forth in the CDE’s Investigation Report, dated July 8, 2024,” attorneys for the state department wrote. The state is seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the district to comply with those corrective actions it ordered. When the state released its investigative findings last year, district leaders told the San Diego Union-Tribune they felt that their curriculum met state requirements but would review it. The state

In what could be the start of a major expansion into South County, UC San Diego plans to introduce a bachelor’s degree program in public health at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, whose residents have been trying to attract a major university for decades. UCSD outlined its plan in a report to the California Legislature, adding that it will consider additional bachelor’s degree programs and expects to offer certificate programs in four as yet unnamed disciplines, likely at a city facility. But the idea depends on the availability of funding. The school laid out its plans well before new Trump administration cuts threatened to cost it hundreds of millions in funding. “As UC San Diego grows its undergraduate student body, which has increased by 9,500 students in the past 10 years, we are excited to expand opportunities in Chula Vista and South San Diego County,” the school says in its report. The university says it will teach public health courses on the Southwestern campus, converting enrollees into UCSD transfer students in a four-year pilot program that it wants to introduce next year. A delay is possible.

Standing in line with a large bag and suitcase at the San Ysidro pedestrian border crossing, among the many others waiting to enter the U.S., was a 40-year-old mother who was deported to Mexico 14 years ago. When she reached the end of the line, Marilú Montalvo was finally able to return Monday to the country where her U.S.-citizen children live. “God has given me this miracle to be able to come back,” she said. Montalvo is the latest in a group of deported mothers who have waited more than a decade, under Democratic and Republican administrations, to legally reunite with their families in the United States. She was granted a U nonimmigrant visa, which is given to victims of certain crimes that either occurred in the U.S. or violated its laws. The Tijuana-San Diego Dreamers’ Moms group was founded in 2014 to support deported women and mothers who had been separated from their families. While not officially tied to the DREAM Act, which allows certain youth who immigrated to the U.S. illegally as young children to remain legally in the country, the group’s name

Video above: This FOX 5/KUSI video gives insight into wildfire emergency preparedness. WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A vegetation fire erupted in Warner Springs on Friday afternoon, prompting a response from Cal Fire crews. Shortly before 4 p.m., fire officials noted on social media that the blaze, dubbed the Scout Fire, was located near San Felipe Road and Highway 79.   A map of the impacted area, shared by Cal Fire, can be seen below: (Google Maps) Crews respond to vegetation fire near Santa Margarita River Trail The fire was initially reported to be at 10 acres, with a moderate rate of spread in grass. In an update a short time later, Cal Fire said the blaze was stopped at 39 acres. Firefighters remained at the scene for several hours to build containment lines around the fire and cooling hot spots. No evacuation orders were ordered and no injuries were reported in connection to this incident.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The family of a Vista man killed in an apparent hit-and-run crash is asking for the public’s help in getting justice for their loved one.  “It hurts so much to know he was there alone and I can’t still process it that someone did that to him,” said Carolina Alvarado, Heath Ogle’s wife. Tears streamed down her face as she described the anguish of losing her husband. Ogle, 35, was found dead on North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista the night of Feb. 19, 2025, just two miles from his home. Surveillance footage captures moments leading up to El Cajon pursuit The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office said he was spotted by a passerby lying next to his one-wheel electric skateboard. Now, a memorial sits near the spot where Ogle’s life was tragically taken. “That is a busy road. We have been there. It is a very busy road and people drive too fast in that area,” said Tina Ogle, the deceased man’s mother. “We were afraid we were going to get run over before we left there.” Between January 2022

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — With the weekend comes a new month, as well as several opportunities to have some fun in San Diego. For those looking for ways to spend their leisure time, here are some things to do across the region this Saturday and Sunday. San Diego FC vs. St. Louis City SC San Diego FC is set to host its inaugural home opener at Snapdragon Stadium against St. Louis City SC. The match is expected to draw the largest crowd in the stadium’s history. Only a limited amount of tickets remain as demand is high for the much anticipated sporting event. Move fast if you’re hoping to secure a seat. San Diego FC home opener: Where to watch outside Snapdragon Stadium Mardi Gras celebrations If you’re looking to take part in some Mardi Gras celebrations, head to the Gaslamp Quarter to sip New Orleans-inspired cocktails while strolling along Fifth Avenue. Another option is SeaWorld San Diego, which is hosting its own event with live music and vibrant costumes. Additionally, Sesame Place San Diego is hosting its first-ever Mardi Gras celebration for guests. San Diego Festival

“It made me cry”: local Ukrainian’s thoughts on heated exchange between U.S. and Ukrainian leaders. LA JOLLA, Calif. (KGTV) — The heated exchange at Friday’s Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sparked strong reactions in San Diego’s Ukrainian Community. The meeting just happened to coincide with the same day a rally was already planned by local Ukrainian organizations. The rally was held Friday evening on the Nobel Dr. overpass in La Jolla. Organizers said the rally’s purpose was to remind everyone that Ukraine is not the enemy and didn’t start the war. Mira Rubin, President of the nonprofit Shield of Freedom, was one rally organizer. Shield of Freedom supports Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines of the war with non-lethal aid, such as technology to detect drones, night vision goggles, ambulance trucks, and more. Rubin told ABC 10News that watching Friday’s Oval Office meeting was upsetting. “It brought tears to my eyes,” Rubin said. “I was crying watching this. I’ve never seen diplomacy gone so bad, so public. I didn’t see it coming.” Rubin said she cried

ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather with Moses Small: Gray, drizzly Saturday We’re stepping into a gray, drizzly Saturday. Overnight some parts of the county have seen light showers, but it’s mostly stayed to the north county. As of 7 a.m., the City of San Diego has not received any measurable rainfall. We’ll see periods of light rain throughout the day, with San Diego expecting raindrops in the early afternoon. While we won’t see very much rain today, it’s a good idea to watch out for slick roads. Take it slow out there and increase your following distance to stay as safe as possible. According to the National Weather Service, accidents become three to five times more likely during rainy days! Daytime highs are cool around the county. Along the coast and inland, expect highs in the low 60s. In the mountains, most areas will reach only into the upper 50s. Meantime the deserts will reach into the mid 70s. Showers pick up tomorrow night. That’s when a storm dives south, bringing us more consistent showers from Sunday night through Monday. While we won’t see much rain

More than 30 years after a grim discovery, the identity of a young boy whose body was found buried in a shallow grave on private property in Ramona remains a mystery. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – More than 30 years after a grim discovery, the identity of a young boy whose body was found buried in a shallow grave on private property in Ramona remains a mystery. On April 6, 1989, the son of the homeowners was riding his motorbike on their property, located along a stretch of Highway 78 just east of Rancho Vista Drive, when he came across what he believed to be a grave, with a hand sticking out. The family immediately contacted authorities, and investigators confirmed the discovery of a body. According to Detective Brent Spencer of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Homicide Unit, the victim was estimated to be between 12 and 15 years old and had sustained significant trauma, leading investigators to determine the death was a homicide. The coroner estimated the body had been in the grave for at least a few months, possibly longer due