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Bike Safety In San Diego Sep 27, 2021

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Mayor Todd Gloria is pushing for more bike lanes in San Diego, but for some families these changes haven’t come soon enough. Meanwhile, the California Task Force on reparations for African Americans met with expert witnesses to examine the role slavery, the Great Migration and political disenfranchisement have played in the Black Californian experience. The task force is the first of its kind in this country. Plus, we have a fact check on vaccinated Americans catching Covid-19.

Summer Music Series: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego Sep 25, 2021

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Our summer music series continues on San Diego News Now with this bonus episode featuring: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego

San Diego’s 'Ghost Gun' Ordinance Sep 24, 2021

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Mayor Todd Gloria signed an ordinance Thursday officially banning firearms without individual serial numbers — so-called "ghost guns." The ordinance was authored by City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert and is an attempt to address increasing gun violence in San Diego. Meanwhile, restaurant week San Diego is back, amid a staffing shortage. Plus, the biggest professional tennis tournament in San Diego history is being served up next week.

Vaccine Mandates At School Sep 23, 2021

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A San Diego Charter school is the first in the county to mandate vaccines for students 12 and older. The move by Urban Discovery School comes as a charter school alliance reports increased enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom asked for a 15% voluntary water reduction in July but Californians have conserved less than 2%. Plus, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has hatched an Egyptian vulture.

Water Rate Hikes In San Diego Sep 22, 2021

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It’s official: San Diegans will soon be paying more for water. Meanwhile, Cal Fire firefighters are getting sick, and some have even died, during training. Plus, survivors of past fires have a message for new fire victims considering hiring a lawyer: “buyer beware.”

Public Pool Closures Sep 21, 2021

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Blaming a staffing shortage, the city of San Diego has slashed September weekend public pool hours. Meanwhile, the border remains closed -- the US has once again extended it’s non-essential ground travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico. Plus, with extended families in Afghanistan, those living in this country with special immigrant visas are left in a terrible limbo.

Alleged Abuse At Private School Sep 20, 2021

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A former student at Francis Parker School in Linda Vista went public Friday about a lawsuit filed against school administrators. The student claims the school ignored signs of inappropriate behavior by a former teacher. Meanwhile, there’s a new push by the federal government to reunite children who were separated from their parents at the border during the Trump Administration. Plus, an archive details the rich history of San Diego’s craft brew industry.

Summer Music Series: Skrapez Sep 19, 2021

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Our summer music series continues on San Diego News Now with this bonus episode featuring: Skrapez

Summer Music Series: Sonido De La Frontera Sep 18, 2021

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Our summer music series continues on San Diego News Now with this bonus episode featuring: Sonido De La Frontera

The Debate Over Critical Race Theory Sep 17, 2021

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What exactly is critical race theory and why are some people so up in arms about it in our schools? Legal scholars say the concept has been hijacked, rebranded and is being used as a political weapon by conservative activists who don't want ethnic studies taught in school. Plus, at Grossmont College the Puente Program supports Latino students through graduation. And, a Logan Heights brewery is hosting a regular showing of Lucha Libre — the high flying traditional sport of Mexican wrestling.

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