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San Diegans Rush To Vote Oct 20, 2020

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The registrar of voters says the number of ballots received thus far in the election cycle is up 300 to 400 percent from 2016. Plus, climate activists are meeting online to figure out how to meet California’s ambitious climate goals and social workers are being offered gun safety classes for the first time.

Sounding The Alarm Oct 19, 2020

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San Diego County officials have sounded the alarm about rising COVID-19 rates, urging everyone to be vigilant and help keep the county from dipping back into the state’s most restrictive reopening tier. Plus: who’s back in school and who isn’t, early voting is underway and more of the local news you need. Support San Diego News Matters by becoming a KPBS member online now at www.kpbs.org/donate.

Region Projected To Lose $12.4 Billion Oct 16, 2020

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may cost the region's economy more than $12.4 billion in 2020, according to a report released Thursday. We’ll review the San Diego City Council race for District Nine, and also Ballot Measure A regarding Housing Bonds. Plus, part three of KPBS’ Trigger Tracker series goes over the challenge of tracking hospital capacity during the pandemic.

Marine Commander Fired After Deadly Accident Oct 15, 2020

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The commander of a Marine battalion landing team was relieved from duty on Tuesday. He was the commander of a team involved in a training accident last July that killed nine young servicemen. Also, we’ll review the political races for the San Diego Unified School Board, and San Diego City Council District Five. Plus, are traces of COVID-19 found in sewage a public health risk?

Supreme Court Stops The Census Count Oct 14, 2020

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On Tuesday afternoon, The Supreme Court Ordered an immediate halt to the 2020 Census Count. Plus, we’ll have a review of San Diego City Council races. And, California Assembly member Shirley Weber talks about which laws she believes can help address systemic racism in the state.

50th District Candidate Angers Democrats Oct 13, 2020

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50th District Candidate, Ammar Campa-Najjar participated in an interview last week with a group called Defend East County. In the interview, Campa-Najjar made a number of controversial comments that have angered Democratic supporters. And, things are still rough for the San Diego tourism industry but the region's top tourism booster is hopeful. Plus, Prop 14 is asking voters to approve $5.5 billion in bonds to fund stem cell research. Supporters want the money to continue the science, but critics say the science didn’t do enough the first time.

Race for Supervisor Seat Challenges County’s Political Balance Oct 12, 2020

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The outcome of the race to fill the District 3 seat for county supervisors could shift the political balance in San Diego. And... California’s EDD - the unemployment office - has made some improvements but is still facing criticism. Plus, state education experts are warning that children who have missed out on learning due to the pandemic may have learning challenges going forward.

Gloria And Bry Mix It Up In Mayoral Forum Oct 09, 2020

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In this episode of San Diego News Matters, we’ll go over election races and debates; the San Diego Mayoral Forum, the 49th Congressional District race San Diego County Supervisor race in District 1, and the 50th and 52nd Congressional District races. Plus, part two of how Covid-19 Metrics are calculated with KPBS’ Trigger Trackers.

Nursing Home Profits While Residents Suffer Oct 08, 2020

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An El Cajon nursing home provided its residents with far less care than regulators expected while reporting millions in yearly profits, according to a KPBS analysis of its finances. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom reveals more ambitious goals to fight climate change -- meanwhile one of his staff members tests positive for COVID-19. And, the state is adding a new metric to how it calculates the Covid-19 tiers in it’s colored rating system for counties.

Mail-in Ballots Are On the Way Oct 07, 2020

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After months and weeks of anticipation, registered voters in California will all automatically receive mail-in ballots in coming days. The message from officials -- send it in early. Also, as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn continue, communities across the country are seeing an upsurge in mental illness and addiction. In City Heights, a group of addiction specialists have gone online to meet with people in crisis. Plus, an investigation into a nursing home in Chula Vista finds poor state and federal oversight allows abuse to occur.

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