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San Diego’s largest school district begins a new academic year Aug 22, 2023

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The San Diego Unified School District welcomes more than 100,000 students back to its campuses Tuesday. In other news, we get an update on how Tropical Storm Hilary may have affected the ongoing risk of wildfires in San Diego County. And, over the past decade, members of the Ramona Cemetery District voted to give themselves health benefits.

Tropical Storm Hilary soaks San Diego Aug 21, 2023

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San Diego got soaked on Sunday as Tropical Storm Hilary raced through the county. In other news, the average mortgage rate in the United States is the highest it’s been in more than 20 years. Plus, we hear from a poet whose work reflects on the experience of refugee migration from Vietnam.

Preparing for Hurricane Hilary Aug 18, 2023

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Hurricane Hilary is packing wind and drenching rains that are expected to reach San Diego County this weekend. In other news, a marine charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in his barracks room was in a Camp Pendleton courtroom Thursday, for a preliminary hearing. Plus, DC is opening Blue Beetle this weekend, and positioning the film as the first Latinx superhero on the big screen from a major studio.

Investigation into Planned Parenthood fire Aug 17, 2023

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Authorities are still investigating what caused a Planned Parenthood clinic to burn down in El Centro. In other news, a local author headlining this year’s Festival of Books talks about his middle-grade novel, highlighting children struggling with anxiety. Plus, why South Bay artists have struggled to bring performing arts to their community for years.

Heat wave puts pressure on the grid Aug 16, 2023

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San Diegans haven’t seen a flex alert yet this year, but one could be coming as state power grid operators are monitoring a heatwave in Northern California that’s been putting pressure on the state’s electric grid. In other news, providers of homeless services in Chula Vista say they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services. Plus, an author headlining this year’s Festival of Books talks about her young adult fantasy series.

Preparing for fire season Aug 15, 2023

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Peak fire season is here, and firefighters say residents need to be ready for the worst. In other news, we have details on the March of Dimes’ new report on maternity care in California. Plus, an author headlining this year’s Festival of Books, tells us about her book on pop culture's impact on society.

Housing being built near transit Aug 14, 2023

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MTS recently held a grand opening for a new transit-oriented housing complex at the Grantville Trolley Station. In other news, as college students prepare to begin the fall semester, there’s a major change coming that will impact financial aid next fall. Plus, we learn about the Stuart Collection, that’s been commissioning site-specific public art for the UC San Diego campus since 1981.

Ramona woman’s house saved by firefighters Aug 11, 2023

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Firefighters continue to work to put out the Bunnie fire in Ramona, and we hear from a homeowner whose house was saved from the fire. In other news, we hear from a San Diego drag queen, who shot to the top of the iTunes Christian music charts after a Twitter tiff with a conservative worship leader. Plus, we have details on a Filipino Punk Rock music festival happening Saturday.

Housing proposal in limbo Aug 10, 2023

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The San Diego City Council appears uninterested in reviving a proposal to allow more townhomes and small apartment buildings in single-family neighborhoods in the city. In other news, we look into Tijuana’s infrastructure woes. Plus, California’s chancellor of community colleges has unveiled a plan to improve access and support for students from marginalized communities.

Improving public transit at the airport Aug 07, 2023

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Planning officials have long discussed improving public transit at the San Diego International Airport to help reduce nearby traffic, and their latest idea could cost billions of dollars. In other news, an analysis of this year’s devastating earthquakes in Turkey holds lessons for California, which is home to a very similar fault. Plus, Tijuana’s All-Star baseball team is representing Mexico in the Little League World Series.

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