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Health expert urges COVID boosters Sep 15, 2022

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Health experts hope the recent approval of the new COVID booster will lessen the burden of a fall and winter surge. In other news, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two incidents at Vista High School. Plus, the San Diego Black Arts & Culture District in the Encanto neighborhood is taking form.

Depression among local youth Sep 14, 2022

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Rates of depression among local youth have been on the rise for the last decade, according to San Diego County’s Behavioral Health Services… and in many places there aren't enough mental health professionals to meet the needs of youth. In other news, California launched a website to provide information on abortion access. Plus, how 3D printing technology is changing manufacturing.

New homeless shelter opens Sep 13, 2022

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A new homeless shelter in the Midway District is now accepting residents. In other news, a place that has served members of the LGBTQ-plus community recovering from addiction is closing its doors. Plus, a new rhino calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park represents another step in the effort to save a related rhino species that’s nearly extinct.

How farmworkers can unionize Sep 12, 2022

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A group of farmworkers held a vigil at the state capitol, hoping to convince Governor Gavin Newsom to say yes to a bill that would allow farmworkers to vote on unionizing by mail or by card check. In other news, Congress is considering legislation to streamline the immigration process for Afghan refugees. Plus, a San Diego biotech is asking parents to donate their infant’s poop, so they can learn what babies have in their gut and what else they may need.

Killing at El Cajon nursing home Sep 09, 2022

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The killing of a resident at an El Cajon nursing home raises questions about why the facility admitted a patient with a long history of severe psychiatric illness and allowed him to stay even though he had reportedly assaulted other residents. In other news, how San Diegans are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Nursing home with record of abuse Sep 08, 2022

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Details on why an El Cajon nursing home remains open after a long record of poor care and abuse. In other news, a local doctor’s monkeypox advice is going viral. Plus, how schools without AC units are dealing with the heat wave.

Being homeless during the heatwave Sep 07, 2022

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How people living on the streets are dealing with the heat wave. In other news, U.S. Marshals are looking for the man dubbed Fat Leonard. Plus, UC San Diego has broken ground on a new student housing project.

Giving fast food workers a say Sep 06, 2022

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law establishing a Fast Food Council that allows workers to negotiate wage and working conditions on an industry-wide basis. Then, state power officials say the heat wave that has gripped California has increased the chance of rolling blackouts. And, a musical that challenges the expectations of the genre will soon be on a local stage.

Extreme heat across San Diego County Sep 02, 2022

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High temperatures across San Diego County are coinciding with the start of school for many students. In other news, San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre again defended the schools handling of rape allegations against three football players. Plus, some weekend arts events you may want to check out.

Drought in San Diego County Sep 01, 2022

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San Diego County may not be immune from a punishing drought threatening the supply of Colorado River water. In other news, Harborside Park in Chula Vista is now closed, as part of a city effort to clear a homeless encampment. Plus, a flight carrying more than 100 rescued beagles arrived in El Cajon Wednesday.

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