Fire Evacuations, License Plate Reader Debate, Patrick Henry High School Vandalism

About this episode

The episode covers recent fire evacuations, a debate on license plate readers, and vandalism at a local high school.

Thousands of people in neighborhoods bordering Peñasquitos Canyon are finally back in their homes after firefighters got the upper hand on a stubborn brush fire that forced mandatory evacuations. Several San Diego City Council members are considering a plan during today's budget hearing to cancel the city's contract for automatic license plate readers to instead invest in libraries, parks and recreation centers. San Diego County Crimestoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a vandalism suspect after a person caused an estimated $70,000 worth of damage at Patrick Henry High School. What You Need To Know To Start Your Tuesday.

Topics covered

• fire evacuations
• license plate readers
• vandalism
• San Diego news
• community safety

Keywords

• fire evacuations
• license plate readers
• vandalism
• San Diego
• Patrick Henry High School

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Diego City Council, San Diego County Crimestoppers

Places: Peñasquitos Canyon, San Diego, Patrick Henry High School

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