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Housing in city buildings Aug 17, 2022

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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal to build housing on top of new or renovated public facilities is far away from happening. In other news, the county board of supervisors unanimously approved an emergency measure aimed at decreasing overdose deaths in San Diego County jails. Plus, a shortage of Colorado River water is expected to hit some Southwestern states hard.

Stalled project could’ve protected town Aug 16, 2022

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A new investigation finds a stalled project could have protected a town from being nearly destroyed by the Caldor Fire. In other news, Tijuana residents are on edge after violence broke out over the weekend. Plus, as the new school year starts for some, many school board trustees are back at work on critical issues that caused conflict before.

Our lifespan vs. our healthspan Aug 15, 2022

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A study of accelerated aging shows a person’s biological age may be different from what it says on their birth certificate. In other news, the number of people hospitalized after falling from the border wall is close to surpassing last year’s record. Plus, Disney is raising prices at their theme parks to make up for pandemic losses.

Part 2: Beagles in drug trials Aug 12, 2022

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A look into the current state of science and regulations when it comes to using animals in research. In other news, San Diego County health officials held a monkeypox town hall yesterday, to discuss the virus with community members. Plus, some of the weekend arts events happening around San Diego.

Beagles used in drug trials Aug 11, 2022

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A San Diego company is facing backlash for using Beagles in drug trials. In other news, repairs continue in Tijuana after a major sewage rupture last week. Plus, a new safe parking lot is open for homeless people sleeping in their cars in East County.

Remain in Mexico policy over Aug 10, 2022

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The Department of Homeland Security suspended the Remain in Mexico policy. In other news, the Carlsbad Police Department is creating a Community-Police Engagement Commission. Activists see problems with the effort.. Plus, pickleball players in San Diego find themselves in quite the pickle over where they can play.

U-Visa requests from immigrants Aug 09, 2022

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U-Visa requests from immigrants are being denied at a high rate by the San Diego Police Department. In other news, local organizations hosted a healthcare fair for people experiencing homelessness. Plus, the deadline to apply for college loan forgiveness is approaching.

Abortion access limited for servicewomen Aug 08, 2022

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Women in the military are facing challenges accessing abortions. In other news, a new bill has been introduced to increase the number of Border Patrol agents. Plus, as students head back to school, there’s a new statewide meal program offering free food for every student.

San Diego’s mayor talks housing Aug 05, 2022

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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria talks about the city's updated climate action plan and housing and homelessness in the city. In other news, border officials are pressing pause on construction at Friendship Park. Plus, monkeypox cases in San Diego County are on the rise.

Goats work for SDG&E Aug 04, 2022

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Goats are now working for SDG&E to help with brush mitigation. In other news, a local health expert talks about COVID and monkeypox vaccines in San Diego County. Plus, how the local economy will benefit from the Padres’ newest addition.

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