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When might San Diego County reach the orange tier? Apr 01, 2021

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San Diego is inching toward the orange tier, but when might that happen? We’ll talk to reporter Jonathan Wosen. Then, columnist Charles T. Clark shares his take on reparations.

San Diego home prices top $672,000 for the first time Mar 31, 2021

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Home prices in San Diego are among the fastest rising in the nation and now they’ve reached a new high. Reporter Phil Molnar will explain. Then, cartoonist Steve Breen discusses his latest inspirations.

A preview of the 2021 San Diego Padres season ahead of Opening Day Mar 30, 2021

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Opening Day for the San Diego Padres is April 1 and fans can't wait to return to Petco Park (with limited capacity due to pandemic restrictions). On this episode, Union-Tribune sports editor and Hot Lava podcast co-host Jay Posner gives a preview of the 2021 season.

San Diego law enforcement stop, search and arrest minorities at a higher rate Mar 27, 2021

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A new series from the San Diego Union-Tribune analyzed almost half a million traffic stops made by San Diego police and sheriff’s deputies. Watchdog reporters Lyndsay Winkley and Lauryn Shroeder found that minorities are stopped, searched, arrested and subjected to use of force at higher rates than Whites.

The Brazilian variant of the coronavirus is now in San Diego Mar 26, 2021

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The Brazilian variant of the coronavirus has made its way to San Diego. We’ll talk to reporter Jonathan Wosen. Then, reader engagement editor Andrew Kleske shares what stories are getting attention this week.

Unaccompanied migrant children will soon arrive at the San Diego Convention Center Mar 25, 2021

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Migrant children will soon be sheltered at the San Diego Convention Center. Immigration reporter Kate Morrissey will share what she knows. Then, columnist Chris Reed talks about mistrust of the media and what the future of journalism could look like.

Need help finding a COVID-19 vaccine? Twitter bots can help. Mar 24, 2021

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San Diego County has expanded the list of those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but once you’re qualified, it’s not always easy to find an appointment. Reporter Jonathan Wosen will share some tips.

Then, health reporter Paul Sisson has covered the pandemic for the U-T for over a year now. We’ll talk to him about what he’s learned about himself and his community.

A year without powwows has affected San Diego's indigenous communities Mar 23, 2021

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The coronavirus pandemic began over a year ago, and for indigenous communities, that’s meant a year without powwows. We’ll talk to reporter Lauren J. Mapp about the effect that’s had. Then, this week’s guest on Name Drop San Diego is metal cellist Tina Guo. Opinion editor Abby Hamblin will tell us more.

For Asians in San Diego, Georgia shootings compound a year of pandemic hate Mar 20, 2021

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Anti-Asian hate has been on the rise since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, including in San Diego County. We’ll talk to reporter Kristina Davis. Then, more than 3,400 lives have been lost to COVID-19 in the region. Editorial Cartoonist Steve Breen memorialized each victim in a thoughtful, full page artwork for Sunday.

San Diego guitarist Mark ‘Big Toe’ Goffeney and his ex-wife found dead Mar 19, 2021

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San Diego musician Mark “Big Toe” Goffeney has died under mysterious circumstances. We’ll talk to music writer George Varga about the case. Then, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed will discuss the rise of anti-Asian hate in America.

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