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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.
5h 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.
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10h ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
16h 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.
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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.
16h 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...
8h 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.
20h 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.
17h 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.
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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.
9h 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.
20h 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.
11h 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.
15h 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.
10h 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...
16h 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.
15h 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.
8h 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.
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