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Community Clinics Prepare For Vaccine Distribution Feb 12, 2021

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Community clinics will be critical to getting vaccines to neighborhoods most affected by COVID-19. The Biden Administration says it will be sending vaccine shipments directly to community clinics starting next week. Plus, the local plan to reopen schools. Also, UC San Diego Craft Center is hosting Afrofuturism Dream Tank this weekend for Black History Month.

Seniors-Only Vaccination Site Feb 11, 2021

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A new seniors-only vaccination site opens in San Marcos today. Meanwhile, San Diego county is working on opening the next vaccination super station at the Del mar Fairgrounds. Plus, a closer look at Esther Sanchez, the newly elected first-ever Latina mayor of Oceanside.

Vaccine Likely Beneficial For Breastfed Babies, But Questions Remain Feb 10, 2021

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No clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines were done on pregnant or breastfeeding women — so there’s a lack of data on how the vaccine will affect the health of babies and their mothers. But now studies are underway at UCSD and elsewhere to evaluate how the vaccine affects breast milk. Meanwhile, affordable housing advocates are warning that the sale of a massive portfolio of low-cost apartments in San Diego county could displace current residents. Plus, over the next five years, $5.7 billion dollars will be needed to fix the city’s infrastructure, according to a report by the San Diego City staff.

Should Pregnant Women Get A Covid-19 Vaccine? Feb 09, 2021

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Medical professionals largely agree that pregnant women should be vaccinated because if they do contract COVID-19, they have a higher risk of serious illness. But there is little data on the effect of the vaccine on unborn babies and expectant mothers- so many are hesitating. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom visited a vaccination super station in San Diego on Monday. Plus, San Diego County is poised to declare a public health crisis over the sewage flow into the Tijuana river.

Churches Can Reopen For Indoor Worship Feb 08, 2021

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The U.S. Supreme Court hands a victory to a local church and lifts California’s ban on indoor religious services. Meanwhile, some schools in San Diego return to limited in-person learning. Plus, the Port of San Diego welcomes its first Latina to the Port’s Board of Commissioners.

The Navy’s Racial Bias Report Feb 05, 2021

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The Navy has come out with its long-awaited report on racial bias. Meanwhile, Poway Unified School District is considering leasing 27 acres of undeveloped property to Costco but the move is getting push back. Plus, local airport workers are asking state officials to allow them to get the COVID-19 vaccine even though they are not currently eligible.

Battling For Special Ed Feb 04, 2021

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Specialists agree that Eli Chery-Davenport is hearing impaired. But the San Diego School district has thus far denied him the special education services his parents say he needs. Meanwhile, San Diego has a long history of extremism, so it is not surprising that some San Diegans were part of last month’s riot at the U.S. Capitol, Plus, San Diego Gas and Electric is partnering with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to study the impacts of climate change.

Sheriff Deputies Accused Of Bias Feb 03, 2021

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Local allies against police brutality say law enforcement has ignored aggressive behavior by Trump supporters, according to some Black Lives Matter activists. Meanwhile, San Diego’s city budget is looking worse for wear as the pandemic continues. Plus, half of those eligible for CalFresh are dropping out of the program due to cumbersome paperwork.

Vaccine Supply And Burn Rates Feb 02, 2021

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San Diego’s public health officials discuss the challenges to vaccine supplies and distribution Meanwhile, in Sacramento, lawmakers are considering a new state law that will allow candidates without a law enforcement background to run for sheriff. Plus, San Diego Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has co-sponsored a motion to censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Teachers, Governor At Odds Over School Reopenings Feb 01, 2021

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The state has yet to issue any concrete plans for school reopenings...Meanwhile, hospitalizations in San Diego are down but death rates are still high. Plus, federal laws taking effect this year are aimed at addressing veteran suicide.

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