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New housing development on horizon for South Bay Aug 18, 2025

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First, another San Diego parent has been detained by ICE near a school. Then, a new housing development being built near a South Bay trolley station gets approval, while planning is underway for new homes near San Diego State University. Finally, adult sports leagues in San Diego get hit with a price spike

Governor Newsom moves forward with redistricting effort Aug 15, 2025

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First, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans for a Nov. 4 special election to ask voters to approve of redistricting in the state. Then, the Encinitas City Council moves forward with two homeless-related proposals. Plus, we get a sneak preview of the latest world premiere musical at the La Jolla Playhouse.

How has immigration increased tension in El Cajon? Aug 14, 2025

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El Cajon is one of just two cities in California fighting state immigrant sanctuary laws. This year the city council passed resolutions supporting President Trump’s deportation campaign. Then, the days of RV’s parking in Mission Bay long term may be numbered. And, clean air vehicle stickers are set to soon expire, but a proposal could change that. Finally, we take a look into how the rise of AI has also brought with it numerous copyright lawsuits.

Toni Atkins faces potential conflicts of interest in run for Governor Aug 13, 2025

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Chula Vista’s mayor is seeking an agreement with Caltrans to clear encampments along the freeways in his city. Then, Toni Atkins is now running for Governor, but faces potential conflicts of interest. Next, a new way for Southeastern San Diego residents to get to medical appointments, the grocery store and more. Finally, we discuss agape and its role in our society as we present another installment of our civic values series.

San Diego Unified welcomes students Aug 12, 2025

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Thousands of students in San Diego Unified are back in their classrooms this week. Then, we take a closer look at the Trump administration’s plans for Afghan allies who’ve fled due to Taliban rule. Then, SDG&E reminds us to call 811 before digging and explains why. Finally, an all-female production of Shakespeare’s work that’s taking place in our county and where to watch.

Sexual misconduct lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher thrown out Aug 11, 2025

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On Friday, a San Diego County Superior Court judge threw out a sexual misconduct lawsuit filed against former county supervisor Nathan Fletcher. Plus, we profile a barber in Vista that provides haircuts and healing to his community. Then, in our next installment about civic values we take a look at ethics and its current place in our society.

The controversy around choosing Imperial Beach’s new mayor Aug 08, 2025

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First, a look into why there’s some controversy surrounding the quick appointment of Imperial Beach’s new mayor. Plus, another look into seniors' vulnerability to scams and how to best avoid them. Then, our latest civic values installment discusses authenticity and its role in politics.

Immigration agents arrest parent near Chula Vista school Aug 07, 2025

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Chula Vista Councilmember Michael Inzunza said police told him immigration agents arrested the parent a block away from Camarena Elementary School, and that two children were in the car at the time of the arrest. Then, a San Diego-based ministry is accompanying migrants and asylum seekers to their court hearings. Plus, new research shows the impact of immigration arrests on the California’s workforce.

San Diego County again on federal list of sanctuary jurisdictions Aug 06, 2025

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San Diego County and the state of California are on a new justice department list of “sanctuary jurisdictions.” The DOJ says these jurisdictions have policies, laws or regulations that interfere with federal immigration enforcement. Then, we debut a new series on civic values. Plus, we discuss the latest in on-demand military 3D-print manufacturing. Finally, how some mail-order medications may be a risk during this week's warm weather.

Parking meter prices increase near Petco Park Aug 05, 2025

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First, parking meter prices are going up around Petco Park during special events, including Padres games. There will soon be parking meters surrounding Balboa Park, we tell you what those funds will fix. Last, why Oceanside received top-ranks for seniors and retirees.

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