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Homeless encampment near Escondido Creek cleared Dec 17, 2024

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The Escondido City Council voted last night to spend $4 million to put up a fence and restore habitat in an area near the Escondido Creek that was being used as a homeless encampment. Prior to the vote, dozens of people were cleared from the camp. Then, the leader of San Diego’s Commission on Police Practices announced his resignation, six months into the job. Plus, President-Elect Donald Trump has vowed to shut down a mobile app used by migrants seeking asylum. Reporter Gustavo Solis spoke to migrants who would be impacted by Trump’s action.

Senate passes a bill to restore tribal lands in San Diego County Dec 16, 2024

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The bill would put 172 acres owned by the Jamul Indian Village into trust, which makes the tribe eligible for certain federal programs and services. Then, Poway and Ramona are exploring how they can share water resources. Plus, the monarch butterfly could be added to the threatened species list. Reporter Andrew Dyer visited Camp Pendleton where the Marines say they have an important role to play in saving the species.

Chula Vista’s Harborside Park is reopening after two-year closure Dec 13, 2024

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Harborside Park in Chula Vista has been at the center of citywide debates on housing and environmental justice since 2022. The park is scheduled to reopen on Dec. 15. Then, a proposal for a 22-story apartment building in Pacific Beach is causing a stir among neighbors. Plus, reporter Tania Thorne gives us a preview of Vista’s annual Krampus procession.

How political scientists accurately predicted Trump’s win Dec 12, 2024

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Key polls on the presidential race gave Vice President Kamala Harris a slight edge over President-elect Donald Trump in November, but modeling by political scientists predicted Trump’s win a month before the election. A local professor tells us how. Then, a recent study found social media use is affecting young men in unexpected ways. Plus, a local ride-share program helps seniors get to their medical appointments, but they are struggling to recruit volunteer drivers.

Blocking San Diego County agencies from helping ICE Dec 11, 2024

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San Diego County supervisors voted to prohibit the use of county staff, funds or time to assist ICE, unless they have an arrest warrant. Then, researchers at UCSD say their colleagues are chilling their own speech out of fear their federal funding may be cut off. Plus, we hear from a volunteer with Books through Bars San Diego, an organization that gathers and ships books to people who are incarcerated.

Family of man who died in Vista jail demands answers Dec 10, 2024

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A Virginia family came to San Diego to demand answers about their son’s death at the Vista jail in March. Then, an update on a new and improved public transit connection to the San Diego International Airport. Plus, President Donald Trump’s picks for his administration may mean the Project 2025 plan is still in play.

San Diego City Council to choose next council president Dec 09, 2024

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The San Diego City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to select their next president. In other news, a mother is suing the City of San Diego after a high-speed chase by police ended in the deaths of her sons. Plus, the Botanical Building in Balboa Park reopened on Dec. 6. Reporter Katie Anastas takes us inside the renovated building.

Newsom visits the San Diego border, warns about president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed plans Dec 06, 2024

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said the president elect’s proposed 25% tariff on Mexico would cripple the state’s economy. Also, San Diego County held a grand opening for its newest immigration and refugee welcome center on Thursday. Plus, San Diego Police department's K-9 policy is under review after complaints of excessive force. Police data show large racial disparities in bites.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announces hiring freeze for all non-essential city staff positions Dec 05, 2024

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After a proposed tax increase from Measure E failed this election season, the city is facing cuts to city services and freezes on hiring and nonessential overtime. Then, San Diego Unified School District and its former superintendent, Lamont Jackson, are being sued by a former district employee, who alleges sexual harassment and demotions for refusing his advances. Plus, two local Filipino filmmakers share their work at the Chula Vista Library on Thursday night.

Escondido considers short-term rental rules Dec 04, 2024

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The city of Escondido will consider implementing its first regulations on short-term rentals, which could include a ban near schools. Plus, conservative advocates express support for a proposed law to protect foreign-born military members from deportation. And, an update to the sand retention plan for Oceanside beaches.

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