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Campaign finance records show Rep. Vargas received money from AIPAC despite claiming otherwise Apr 23, 2026

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First, Congressman Juan Vargas said “AIPAC has never given me a penny,” but a look into campaign finance records says otherwise. Also, Poway is being sued by both the state and a local tribe over a housing development project. Including, a new report by the American Lung Association says that San Diego County is among the most polluted counties in America. Then, another installation of the Pod Behind the Package centered around Giants, an art exhibit that recently landed at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

Prop. 4 sets aside $50 million towards border water quality projects Apr 22, 2026

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First, Proposition 4 sets aside funding for border water quality projects, we’ll tell you how the funding will be split up and distributed. Then, pushback continues against Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget. Also, La Mesa is the latest city in the county to approve of new e-bike ordinances. And, as part of Earth Day coverage, we profile Dr. Plastic Picker.

U.S. Navy continues to enforce blockade of Iranian ports Apr 21, 2026

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First, we’ll tell you what happened when a San Diego-based destroyer ship fired on an Iranian Cargo ship. An arrest has been made as part of continued-tension around a local data center’s development. Then, hundreds gathered outside of city hall to protest the near-elimination of arts and culture from the city’s budget. Also, we bring you a preview of the third annual WOW festival.

Four San Diego City Council seats will be on the upcoming ballot Apr 20, 2026

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First, as part of our primary coverage, we tell you about the crowded field of candidates for San Diego City Council seats. Then, the Coronado Unified School District is doing away with cellphone usage during the school day. Also, the San Diego Padres may soon have new owners. And, some long-awaited trail improvements have finally come to Ruffin Canyon.

San Diego City Councilmembers continue debate around special event parking Apr 17, 2026

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First, at least one member of the San Diego City Council wants to lower the rates for special event parking. Then, new reporting indicates that forming a public utility company could save San Diegans hundreds per year. Also, we bring you a story about mirror movement development and the impact it had on one local man. And, we bring you a preview of the Art With Teeth film festival. Plus, as we do for you every weekend, we give you some events happening across the county.

Thousands more will have access to San Diego Unified’s free afterschool program Apr 16, 2026

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First, enrollment begins this upcoming Monday for the recently-expanded San Diego Unified free afterschool program. Then, we’ll tell you why the cost of buses, trolleys and trains could increase. Also, Mayor Todd Gloria is proposing cuts to the city’s budget. And, we bring you an early preview of “Giants” opening at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego this weekend.

Measure A is going before San Diego voters this upcoming June Apr 15, 2026

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First, voters will weigh in on a tax on empty second homes.Then, we’ll tell you why some former librarians are suing the Grossmont Union High School District. Also, a new report breaks down why California animals are struggling with migration and what can be done about it. And, the San Diego Book Crawl returns next week!

Federal records show last year was the deadliest ever for ICE Detention Centers Apr 14, 2026

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First, we’ll tell you some of the contributing factors around why 2025 was the deadliest year ever recorded for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Centers. Then, we’ll tell you why more and more flights coming from San Diego’s military airports are deportation flights. And, we’ll tell you about a new legislature that looks to build more affordable housing in our cities’ urban centers. Also, uncomfortable conversations around death are moving to more social settings like a bar. And, International Dark Sky Week is here! We’ll tell you about some of the stargazing events happening across San Diego County this week.

New data confirms most San Diego college students are using AI Apr 13, 2026

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First, new data has confirmed what many were already skeptical of: most San Diego college students are using AI. Then, a San Diego lawmaker wants chain restaurants to be more transparent about drinks that are packed with sugar. Also, we’ll tell you why San Diego County is selling water to Riverside County.

As Artemis II splashes down, San Diego’s ties to NASA go back decades Apr 10, 2026

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First, we look back at local ties to NASA’s space program as Artemis II splashes down off the coast of San Diego. Then, we take a look at the impact of the war on local military families. Also, we take a look into why the San Diego Velodrome has begun hosting races that exclude transgender women. And plans for a local battery project in Escondido have now fallen through. SeaWorld is moving past fireworks and onto drones. Plus, some weekend events for you and yours to enjoy.

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