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Recruiting behavioral health workers Aug 31, 2022

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San Diego County has a new plan to recruit behavioral health workers. In other news, San Diego State University’s athletic director confirmed the department hired a rape survivor and victim’s advocate to speak to the football team after rape accusations surfaced. Plus, a new analysis gives us a look into what Greenland’s melting ice sheets could mean for San Diego.

SDSU athletics on rape allegations Aug 30, 2022

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San Diego State University’s athletics director on Monday denied the football program ignored rape allegations. In other news, a journalist from San Diego talks about his book that tells the stories of people living in Afghanistan. Plus, the new school year has begun for the San Diego Unified School District with no mask requirement.

Remembering Pendleton Marines killed in Kabul Aug 29, 2022

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New details emerge about the 13 Camp Pendleton Marines killed in Kabul last year. In other news, Pope Francis officially made San Diego’s former Bishop Robert McElroy a Cardinal at the Vatican. Plus, the new Youth Opportunity Pass Pilot program offers free public transit rides to those 18 and under.

Mental health worker shortage Aug 26, 2022

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California’s county governments say there are not enough mental health clinicians for the state’s CARE court proposal. In other news, Mexican authorities announced the arrest of the man accused of ordering the murder of Tijuana photojournalist Margarito Martinez. Plus, millions of dollars of fruit crops are at risk in North San Diego County after discovering the invasive Mexican fruit fly.

Student loan forgiveness Aug 25, 2022

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President Biden announced a plan to forgive up to $10,000 for those with student loan debt. In other news, San Diego County’s plan to meet state mandated emission reductions is in flux. Plus, a Ukrainian refugee in San Diego reflects on the country’s Independence Day.

Eating disorders in the military Aug 24, 2022

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Some service members and health experts say the military isn't doing enough to prevent and treat eating disorders. In other news, the board that oversees San Diego law enforcement wants everyone who enters their facilities to get scanned for drugs. Plus, a local professor and author talks about the impact of a later school start time for kids.

Help for Afghans Aug 23, 2022

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Local advocates say the U.S. is not doing enough to help Afghan women under threat from the Taliban. In other news, officials broke ground Monday on a project to create a second border port of entry in Otay Mesa. Plus, San Diego State University starts the new semester off with its largest freshman class.

Experts talk about Tijuana attacks Aug 22, 2022

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Experts on Mexican cartels explain the reasons behind the recent Tijuana attacks. In other news, California is spending billions on mental health support for young people. Plus, San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst is out with new reports on the costs of four local measures on the November ballot.

Investigating the former president Aug 19, 2022

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Congressman Adam Schiff talks about his book on the Donald Trump impeachment trial and how congress and politics in America has changed in recent years. In other news, more on the accuracy of at-home COVID tests. Plus, a series of classic children’s books is now finding new life on stage and in the wilderness of East County.

Relaxing COVID precautions Aug 18, 2022

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Local health expert reacts to CDC’s COVID guidelines being relaxed. In other news, there will be new hiring incentives to recruit more sheriff’s deputies. Plus, the homes of two San Diego legend’s are on the market.

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