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Coronavirus Cases Surge To Record Highs Nov 17, 2020

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San Diego County is setting records: On Monday there were 833 cases reported, following a record high of 1,087 on Sunday and 736 Saturday. Meanwhile, business owners gathered with protestors for a “re-open San Diego rally” on Monday to protest closure of indoor business operations under the state’s “purple tier.”

Some Businesses Prepared To Defy State Shutdown Orders Nov 16, 2020

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California’s coronavirus cases are surging. Health officials say social gatherings and people not wearing masks or keeping their distance are fueling the rise. Yet businesses say they are paying the price with revenue-sapping restrictions. Also, voters approved Measure E to do away with height restrictions in the Midway District. Plus, what will become of the U.S. Southern border wall once President-Elect Joe Biden takes office in January?

San Diego Business Owners Weigh Compliance With Closure Orders Nov 13, 2020

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California passed the grim milestone of one million total confirmed coronavirus infections. Starting Saturday morning public health orders will require restaurants, gyms and churches to stop indoor operations after an increase in COVID-19 cases. Plus, while San Diego moved into the purple covid-19 tier, Bay Area counties moved into the less restrictive yellow and orange tiers.

Mayor Elect Todd Gloria On The Challenges Facing San Diego Nov 12, 2020

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San Diego businesses are preparing for new restrictions after the county was moved into California's purple Covid-19 tier. Meanwhile, the new lockdown has some San Diegans asking why the county has regressed. Also, we’ll have an interview with the new Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria.

San Diego Faces Increased COVID-19 Restrictions Nov 11, 2020

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A rise in Covid-19 cases has put San Diego in the state’s purple, most restrictive reopening tier. Meanwhile, school districts are working to keep school buses virus-free -- and we’ll take a closer look. And, in honor of Veteran’s Day, a profile of former marine Luther Hendricks who fought overseas in World War II’s Pacfic Theater while also fighting racism back home.

Will San Diego go purple? Nov 10, 2020

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Today the state will release it’s weekly covid-19 metrics and, once again, San Diego county is waiting to find out if it moves into the purple tier or not. Moving into that purple tier would shutter many indoor business operations in the county. Meanwhile, a newly elected Temecula City Councilwoman sponsored a rally challenging California's COVID-19 protections. Plus, City Councilwoman Barbara Bry concedes the race for San Diego City Mayor to Former Assemblymember Todd Gloria.

Local Reaction To Biden, Harris Projected Win Nov 09, 2020

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Celebrations erupted across San Diego County on Saturday after the Associated Press and other news organizations declared former Vice President Joe Biden the projected winner of the 2020 Presidential election. Meanwhile, in the East County, Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar conceded the race for the vacant 50th Congressional District seat and congratulated his opponent, former Rep. Darrell Issa. Also, once again, San Diego awaits data this week that will tell us if we’ll be moved into purple, most restrictive covid-19 tier or not.

Faulconer Pushes One Final Affordable Housing Plan Nov 06, 2020

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With only a month left in office, Mayor Kevin Faulconer is hoping to win City Council approval for a plan to incentivize more housing in urban areas. Also, Mission Driven Finance, a San Diego based investment company, is piloting a program that would reduce rents or mortgages for childcare providers. Plus, a conversation about a new city pilot program that replaces police with social workers to help the homeless.

On The Edge Of Most Restrictive Purple Tier Nov 05, 2020

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San Diego’s Covid-19 infection rates are, for now, past the threshold set by the state. If San Diego continues to report metrics like this for one more week, the county will be moved into the state’s most restrictive purple tier. Plus, we'll have the latest on the local election results for San Diego.

Todd Gloria Leads In San Diego Mayoral Race Nov 04, 2020

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Assemblyman Todd Gloria is leading fellow Democrat San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Bry for San Diego Mayor on Tuesday but the race was unlikely to be called, and votes will likely be tallied for weeks. Bry said she is not ready to concede. We’ll have a review of many local races and local and state propositions.

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