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San Diego Fire Rescue Department tries out new fire prevention product
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San Diego Fire-Rescue tests a new product designed to improve wildfire prevention and protect local communities.
8h ago
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School and state leaders propose ICE policies for schools
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The San Diego Unified School District says it will not permit ICE to access its facilities without a warrant. State lawmakers are proposing additional requirements, including permission from district superintendents.
8h ago
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How the Los Angeles fires could impact the home insurance market
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California's home insurance market was rocky before the fires, but companies were committed to make a comeback. With thousands of claims expected to flood the system, homeowners can expect changes.
#disasters #insurance #wildfires
12h ago
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Measuring the potential impact of mass deportations in San Diego
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Approximately 300,000 people could be directly impacted by deportations, according to research from a UC San Diego researcher.
16h ago
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South County shifted right in November, highlighting Democrats’ vulnerability
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Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly two to one in South San Diego County. But Donald Trump gained ground in the region in November, especially among Latinos and near the U.S.-Mexico border. The surprising shift suggests Democrats’ hold on the region may be slipping.
18h ago
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Trump lawyers, special counsel fight over election interference case in court
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In a hearing marked by moments of tension and humor, Trump and Justice Department lawyers clashed over how the federal election interference case against the former president should proceed.
on Sep 5
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Second Trump inauguration has scientists worried about future research with China
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Heightened tension between the U.S. and China could affect the vital relationship China has with American universities and research partners. Scholars call for clearer rules about “safe zones” for joint scholarship.
7h ago
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California's insurance troubles, San Diego homeless deaths
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California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from...
10h ago
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SDSU plans 7 new dorm towers to house nearly 4,500 more students on campus
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Evolve Student Housing aims to lower SDSU's carbon footprint while also responding to skyrocketing demand for on-campus housing.
10h ago
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A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
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All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy.
11h ago
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Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk's rocket explodes
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Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.
11h ago
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Fentanyl crisis highlighted in illustrated reporting project
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inewsource cartoonist Steve Breen explores San Diego's fentanyl crisis through illustrated reporting. Then, a preview of film, music and art events to check out this weekend.
12h ago
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She survived the 2003 Cedar Fire. Here's her advice for helping LA survivors
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Whether it’s monetary donations or volunteering your time, there's a lot you can do to help those impacted by LA wildfires. We hear from a 2003 Cedar Fire survivor about what truly helps — and what doesn’t — when recovering from a disaster.
12h ago
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Ohio's Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill U.S. Senate seat vacated by JD Vance
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In making his announcement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he wanted a "workhorse" in the U.S. senate who would focus on Ohio as well as the rest of the country.
13h ago
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President-elect Donald Trump moves inauguration indoors, citing frigid temperatures
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President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he will move the inauguration ceremony indoors as Washington, DC prepares for record low temperatures. The ceremony will now take place inside the Capitol rotunda.
13h ago
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Joan Plowright, acclaimed British actress and wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
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Plowright brought stage and screen characters to vibrant life for more than six decades in such works as A Taste of Honey, Tea with Mussolini and Enchanted April.
14h ago
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Biden's Medicaid director shares lessons learned and concerns for the program's future
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Dan Tsai discusses how he ran Medicaid under Biden, and his fears for how Republicans might try to change the program.
14h ago
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Trump's inauguration falls on MLK Day. That overlap is pretty rare
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Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.
14h ago
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Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is law. What happens next is unclear
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To come into effect, the constitutional amendment would need to be formally published or certified by the National Archivist who has declined to do so in the past. What happens now is unclear.
17h ago
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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, threatening app's existence in the U.S.
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The decision resolves a long-running legal dispute between the Department of Justice and TikTok. But experts say President-elect Donald Trump will now have considerable sway over the platform's future in the U.S.
17h ago
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Watch live: Senate confirmation hearing for Kristi Noem
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If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump's immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
18h ago
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U.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution
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Analysts say the country will burn a lot more natural gas in the coming years to meet soaring electricity demand, potentially locking in decades of heat-trapping emissions.
18h ago
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Trump’s promises of mass deportations could impact San Diego’s economy
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A UCSD immigration policy professor shares more about the impact of potential mass deportations to the San Diego community. Then, the Imperial Beach City Council considers new tenant protections, following mass evictions in two large apartment complexes. Plus, plans for a protected bike path...
19h ago
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Some Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's how
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Houses are still standing in the burn zone in Los Angeles, ones that made it through the fires. Experts on the ground are finding those homeowners made some key preparations.
19h ago
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Inauguration Day marks the first time in more than 20 years that Kamala Harris will not be in public office. "It is not my nature to go quietly into the night," she told allies on Thursday.
22h ago
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Trump's cabinet pick for Homeland Security is Kristi Noem. Here's what to know
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If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump's immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
22h ago
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Biden shortens sentences for nearly 2,500 people, setting a record
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Democratic lawmakers had urged President Biden to use his clemency powers to address disparities in sentences for offenses involving crack cocaine.
23h ago
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Development is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs
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The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.
23h ago
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Telegram founder breaks silence, calling charges 'misguided'
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The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including spreading child abuse images and drug trafficking.
on Sep 6
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Q&A: Chanel Miller reclaims her story with 'Know My Name'
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Chanel Miller's 2019 memoir "Know My Name" is the adult selection for this year's "One Book, One San Diego" community reading program.
on Sep 6
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Oceanside's Frontwave Arena nears completion with a lineup of events
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Construction is wrapping up at the music and sports venue as its calendar starts filling up with events.
on Sep 6
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Extreme heat poses greater risk for people with chronic health conditions
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Health experts warn that extreme heat can be particularly dangerous for people with chronic conditions like hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
on Sep 6
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California leaders push for EPA management of border sewage crisis amid public health concerns
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Sen. Alex Padilla announced a bill that would give the Environmental Protection Agency the role of coordinating with federal, state, local, and Tribal leaders to maintain the health of the watershed.
on Sep 6
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Trump deputy campaign manager identified in Arlington National Cemetery dustup
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NPR identified two Trump staffers involved in an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery including a deputy campaign manager, highlighting a disconnect between Trump's messaging and his campaign.
on Sep 6
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'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' because once was not enough
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Tim Burton and Michael Keaton return with their trickster ghost and a perfect reason to head to cinemas to escape the heat.
on Sep 6
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Fire at SDG&E battery storage facility in Escondido prompts evacuations
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Units from Escondido Fire Department and County of San Diego Hazmat are responding.
on Sep 6
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San Diego weekend arts events: Music paired with art — plus dance, vegan food and more
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This weekend in the arts: Rap and hip-hop at the Athenaeum; "Big Vegan Flavor"; free chamber music; French music and art; Blanket Sounds; "Murder on the Orient Express"; plus live music picks and more.
on Sep 5
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These are the 2 students and 2 teachers killed at Apalachee High School in Georgia
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Just one month into the school year, four people were ripped away from their loved ones, their lives ended by a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga.
on Sep 5
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Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child
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The 35-year-old Morgan will play her final match with her club team, the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League, on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium.
on Sep 5
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San Diego weekend arts events: Awards-season films, local bands and comic book fun
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This weekend in the arts: Digital Gym Cinema movie screenings, a Latino Film Festival mixer, live music performances and a Comic Savvy open house.
on Fri, 7AM
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ICE estimates it would need $26.9 billion to enforce GOP deportation bill
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An internal document from Immigration and Customs Enforcement concludes it would be "impossible" for it to enforce the Laken Riley Act without significantly more resources.
on Fri, 3AM
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Survey of South Bay households find majority report health issues from sewage
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Nearly 70% of South Bay households interviewed in a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey believed one or more members of the household had a health symptom from the Tijuana River sewage crisis, it was revealed Thursday.
on Fri, 2AM
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Imperial Beach proposes new protections for renters but stops short of halting evictions
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Tenants’ rights advocates had urged the city to outlaw remodel evictions after the owners of an apartment complex issued a mass eviction notice last year.
on Fri, 2AM
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David Lynch: The filmmaker who made the world weird and wonderful
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David Lynch was a damn fine filmmaker, and the world has become significantly less weird as we lose a unique and wildly audacious cinematic voice.
on Fri, 2AM
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SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed
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After launching on Thursday, the Starship rocket caught the booster back at the pad but lost contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Musk's company confirmed that the spacecraft was destroyed.
on Fri, 1AM
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Online censorship in schools is ‘more pervasive’ than expected, new data shows
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Nationally representative survey data from The Center for Democracy & Technology finds schools subjectively and broadly block students from information online.
on Fri, 1AM
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San Diego weekend arts events: Award-season films, local bands and comic book fun
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This weekend in the arts: Digital Gym Cinema movie screenings, a Latino Film Festival mixer, live music performances and a Comic Savvy open house.
on Fri, 1AM
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Why California keeps putting homes where fires burn
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LA fires expose California’s difficult road to navigate between disaster risk and solving the state’s housing crisis.
on Fri, 1AM
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Freezing temperatures are expected during Trump's second inauguration
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Monday's Inauguration Day is set to be the coldest in 40 years. The high temperature for the day is projected to be around freezing at 23 degrees, while the low for the day may drop to just 10 degrees.
on Fri, 1AM
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Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.
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Democrats worry the Trump administration will roll back efforts to limit climate change.
on Fri, 1AM