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Now that San Diego County schools can reopen, how soon will they? Mar 18, 2021

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Now that San Diego is in the red tier, schools have the green light to reopen. We’ll talk to Kristen Taketa about that. Then, should the Andrew Jackson post office in Rolando be renamed? Charles T. Clark will share his thoughts.

Driver arrested after crash that kills 3 near City College Mar 17, 2021

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A crash in a tunnel near San Diego City College left three dead and many others injured. We’ll talk to Teri Figueroa about this developing story. Then, letters editor Andrew Kleske shares reader thoughts.

Here's how San Diego scientists have been battling COVID-19 Mar 16, 2021

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The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way the medical field operates, and some of those changes are being developed right here in San Diego. Reporter Gary Robbins explains. Then, we'll meet this week's Name Drop San Diego guest, Ron Nehring, a Republican Party leader.

What Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package means for San Diego Mar 13, 2021

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President Joe Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan, and San Diego and other nearby cities will get some of that money. Reporter David Garrick explains. Plus, there’s a special election underway in California’s 79th Assembly District to replace Shirley Weber. Editorial and Opinion Director Matthew T. Hall will share an endorsement.

Did San Diego police point a gun at an 8-year-old? Depends who you ask. Mar 12, 2021

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David Hernandez explains a controversial traffic stop in Hillcrest where police officers may have pointed a gun at an 8-year-old boy. Then, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed will share his take on the incident and recent police reforms.

California's new red tier, explained Mar 11, 2021

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California schools and businesses could open up more next week when California redefines the red tier. Reporter Paul Sisson explains. Plus, Lisa Deaderick, the UT’s social justice columnist, discusses what drives her coverage.

Crime fell in San Diego in 2020 in all categories but two Mar 10, 2021

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Crime in San Diego declined by 8 percent in 2020. Property crimes were down across the board, and violent crimes were mostly down, with two important exceptions. Reporter Alex Riggins explains.

Off-shore windfarms could be built off California's coast Mar 09, 2021

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Off-shore wind farms -- that is, windmills at sea -- are gaining popularity as a source of green energy. California has considered off-shore wind farms before, but the efforts haven’t gone anywhere. That might be changing. Michael Smolens has more.

Apes at the San Diego Zoo are getting COVID-19 vaccines Mar 06, 2021

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Apes at the San Diego Zoo have been vaccinated against the COVID-19, and other primates will soon get the shot. Jonathan Wosen explains. Then, business editor Diana McCabe shares a moving story about her mother’s time in a Japanese internment camp in Arizona.

San Diego area police got COVID-19 vaccines before they were eligible Mar 05, 2021

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Police became eligible to get vaccines in San Diego County the last weekend of February, but it turns out, most who wanted shots had already gotten them. David Hernandez reports. Plus, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed discusses vaccine equity, school reopening and more.

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