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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Ambulance rides in San Diego just got more expensive — this is why
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — For the fifth year in a row, the City of San Diego is raising its ambulance transport fees — this time by 18% over the next three years. But city leaders insist: most patients won't be impacted. The San Diego City Council approved the increase unanimously Tuesday, pushing the total hike since 2021 to just over 32%, according to reporting from The San Diego Union-Tribune. The cost for the most advanced level of ambulance service will rise from $3,151 to $3,717. Despite the eye-popping numbers, city officials say the increase will mostly impact insurance companies, not patients. Only about 11% of ambulance patients — those with private insurance — may be affected, The San Diego Union-Tribune also reported. Patients with Medicare, Medi-Cal or no insurance won't see any change, thanks to a state law — AB 716 — that caps those charges at fixed rates. Celebrities spotted running in San Diego's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Councilmember Marni von Wilpert emphasized the hikes are tied to increasing costs from the city's private ambulance providers — Falck USA and American Medical Response (AMR) — who are billing the city $4.7 million more this coming fiscal year. 'We need to make sure we are doing the most competitive cost containment for our residents and delivering the best service,' von Wilpert said. The rising fees come as the city reconsiders how it runs emergency medical services. While a recent partnership with Falck and AMR has been financially successful, city leaders are exploring whether to bring ambulance services in-house — something cities like Los Angeles and, more locally, Chula Vista have already done. The San Diego Union-Tribune noted that Fire Chief Robert Logan said any move toward a city-run ambulance service would start slowly, possibly beginning with low-level emergency calls, while private companies continue handling life-threatening situations. In a twist, this year's rate hike — like last year's — skipped a required committee review before heading to the full council. That move appears to violate council policy, though no council member appeared to raise concerns during the vote. As the debate over who should run San Diego's ambulances continues, one thing's clear: the cost of care is rising — even if most patients won't see the bill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
City of Encinitas provides construction update on popular beach access point
ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The City of Encinitas gave an update last week on the renovation of a key beach access point in Encinitas. The D Street Beach access staircase, located at 404 West D Street, has been closed since April due to emergency structural concerns. According to city officials, it is 'actively working with the contractor to finalize the complex design needed to fabricate the custom steel brackets for the D Street beach staircase.' 'The design phase is expected to be completed by May 30th after which fabrication can begin. Bracket production typically takes 4–6 weeks, assuming no delays. However, staff is attempting to negotiate a phased fabrication schedule to allow on-site construction to begin before the end of June,' the City of Encinitas said in a statement Thursday. Celebrities spotted running in San Diego's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Once the custom brackets are delivered, the repair work is estimated to take around 60 days, per city officials. The popular access point provides residents and visitors with a mile-long stretch of beach running below the bluffs from Moonlight Beach, south to Swami's Point. The city advises beachgoers to use an alternative access point a block away at Moonlight Beach to access the D Street Beach area. Other beach access points in the area will also be available for public use. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Over 100 firearms turned in at North County gun safety event
SAN MARCOS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A gun safety event over the weekend at the San Marcos Sheriff's Station netted a total of 144 unwanted firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Those who turned in handguns, rifles and shotguns received a $100 gift card, while $200 gift cards were given out for assault weapons, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Saturday. Celebrities spotted running in San Diego's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Authorities processed all the weapons to find out if any were involved in a crime or stolen. Guns that were involved in a crime were referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency, while for stolen guns, authorities contacted the original owners. The remaining weapons will be destroyed in accordance with the law, per the sheriff's department. The gun safety event aims to help get unwanted weapons off the streets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
