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Vaccinating Cruise Ship Crews May 20, 2021

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Over 400 cruise ship crew members received their vaccinations this week due to a partnership between the Port of San Diego and Sharp HealthCare . Meanwhile, activists were disappointed by Mayor Todd Gloria's latest revised budget proposal that keeps police funding where it was before. And, the Quinceaneras industry had a tough pandemic year, but now there’s finally hope of a comeback.

Stray Cats May 19, 2021

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There could be as many as half a million stray cats on county streets, according to the San Diego Humane Society. Feral cats are spayed or neutered and then released by the humane society -- and that program has recently expanded, despite critics. Meanwhile, annual inspections of nursing homes by the California Department of Public Health have resumed after being suspended in March of 2020, at the start of the pandemic. Plus, a San Diego Superior Court ruling that overturned an Oceanside ballot initiative could have widespread implications for housing development in the state.

Veterans Benefits For Gay Ex-Troops May 18, 2021

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Thousands of troops were expelled from military service for being gay before Congress changed the “don’t ask don’t tell” law in 2011. Though many still don't qualify for federal veterans benefits, they now can receive state benefits in New York, Colorado, and other states. Plus, keep that mask on: San Diego County will follow the state's lead and wait until June 15 lift any mask mandates. And...the County Board of Supervisors will discuss a plan this week to impose fees on new developments based on how much additional car travel they create.

Integrating The Marines May 17, 2021

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Allowing one cycle of female recruits to graduate from traditionally all-male San Diego is only the first step to fulfilling a Congressional mandate. Meanwhile, the Navy envisions a row of high rise, mixed-use buildings with a new transit hub on its 70-acre campus in San Diego’s Midway District. Plus, the CDC says fully vaccinated people can ditch the mask and resume all indoor and outdoor activities.

Recovering With Art May 14, 2021

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Experts say parents and teachers shouldn’t hyper-focus on concerns about learning losses for students during this pandemic period. Instead, educators should use arts and music to help students overcome anxieties about returning to in-person learning. Meanwhile, a North County non-profit brings mobile showers to people experiencing homelessness throughout San Diego County. Plus, the purchase of dozens of San Diego apartment complexes by a New York-based private equity company is raising concerns from some residents over whether or not the properties will remain affordable.

San Diego Streets Still Deadly May 13, 2021

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San Diego has a goal of ending all traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2025. But progress has been slow on this “vision zero” plan, and many bike and pedestrian safety projects have yet to be built. Meanwhile, San Diego Unified announced plans to diversify its teachers and administrators. Plus, the 48 Hour Film Project and the San Diego International Film Festival have been partnering for years to highlight short films made by local filmmakers. This Friday the best of the pandemic short films will be available in a virtual Shorts Fest.

$12B Toward Housing California’s Homeless May 12, 2021

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proposed $12 billion in new funding to get more people experiencing homelessness in the state into housing and to “functionally end family homelessness” within five years. Meanwhile, Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Cox sticks with the live bear as part of his political campaign. Plus, San Diego officials say it will take time to shift police funding away from the police department into social services and other programs.

Stimulus Money From The State May 11, 2021

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Low-income and middle-class Californians would get tax rebates of up to $1,100 under a proposal unveiled Monday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. It is part of a broader pandemic recovery plan made possible by an eye-popping $75 billion dollar state budget surplus. Meanwhile, some schools are offering covid-19 vaccines at their clinics on campus. Plus, the Port of San Diego is attempting to improve air quality in nearby neighborhoods.

Cannabis Lounges For National City May 10, 2021

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In a first for San Diego County, the National City City Council passed a cannabis ordinance that includes the approval of three cannabis lounges. Meanwhile, many Californians are nervous about the state fully reopening in coming weeks. Plus, the flight of pelicans and how it’s related to Climate Change.

Staying In The Orange May 07, 2021

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It's not likely that San Diego County will be able to loosen COVID-19 restrictions -- moving out of the orange tier into the least restrictive yellow tier - before June 15, according to County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. June 15 is the date Gov. Gavin Newsom has set to lift all remaining restrictions. Meanwhile, Scripps Health continues to battle a cyberattack. Plus, the TCM Classic Film Festival is on and more accessible than ever.

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