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Padres going to playoffs? Jul 20, 2022

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As baseball hits its mid-season point, we talk to sportswriter Jay Paris about the Padres prospects. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are up, but house prices are going down. Plus, all things you need to know ahead of Comic-Con’s full return.

Part 2: Police use-of-force Jul 19, 2022

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A review of police use-of-force incidents finds that it’s rare for local police officers to be fired or even suspended for shooting people or severely injuring them. Meanwhile, a plea was made by a relative of a black teenager stabbed in Lakeside three months ago. Plus, more oversight to come for Surveillance technology in San Diego.

Police use-of-force Jul 18, 2022

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Analysis of records of use-of-force incidents involving police in San Diego County finds officers are far more likely to shoot if the suspect is a person of color. Meanwhile, a local doctor and company that makes prosthetic limbs help amputees caught in the war in Ukraine. Plus, the San Diego Air and Space Museum uses new NASA images as teaching tool.

Construction on the Del Mar bluffs Jul 15, 2022

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The Del Mar coastline will soon be seeing changes, as construction work begins on the Del Mar bluffs. Meanwhile, a new protein-based COVID vaccine is available. Plus, San Diego Pride returns full-scale this weekend.

Mental health program for immigrants Jul 14, 2022

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A mental health program is improving the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in San Diego. Meanwhile, a San Diegan with monkeypox talks about his experience with the virus. Plus, local hotel workers may go on strike soon.

College grads leave San Diego Jul 13, 2022

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College grads are leaving San Diego after they graduate. Meanwhile, COVID cases are rising in San Diego ahead of two major events returning this month. Plus, beach closures in Coronado.

Monkeypox in San Diego Jul 12, 2022

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A local infectious disease specialist talks about how health officials are preparing for more monkeypox cases in the county. Meanwhile, a new program aims to help the LGBTQ+ community with addiction. Plus, San Diego’s newest penguin exhibit is the only place on the West Coast where you can see the world’s smallest penguins.

Gardening in jail Jul 11, 2022

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Wastewater surveillance helps identify COVID variants in San Diego County. Meanwhile, the city of San Diego started the process of firing employees for refusing COVID vaccines and tests. Plus, San Diego inmates care for plants and vegetables during the final months of their sentence.

Death at Veterans Village Jul 08, 2022

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A 29-year-old Army veteran was allegedly killed by her neighbor last week at a property run by nonprofit Veterans Village of San Diego.. Meanwhile, how San Diego police are preparing for safety at large events. Plus, details on the makeover of a new arts center in Carlsbad.

Navy SEAL death Jul 07, 2022

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The death of a Navy SEAL candidate is raising questions about basic training safety. Meanwhile, some San Diegans say their water tastes funny. Plus, a local health expert on rising COVID cases.

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