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More ambulances to come Apr 24, 2023

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The city of San Diego's ambulance provider Falck has failed to provide the number of ambulance hours required. A new deal will allow the company to contract out additional ambulances to another provider. Then, Imperial Beach is experiencing the impacts of climate change first hand. Plus, a look at the native flowers blooming right now at Mission Trails Park.

A virtual border wall Apr 21, 2023

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There’s a virtual wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a mass network of nearly 300 surveillance cameras, motion sensors and drones. Plus, California’s status as a safe haven for reproductive rights could be undermined Friday, depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on access to a commonly used abortion drug. Then, it’s a weekend of celebrations in San Diego County — Chicano Park Day, Earth Day and Shakespeare’s 459th birthday.

More renter protections could come soon Apr 20, 2023

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City leaders are proposing new rights for San Diego renters and making it harder for landlords to evict. Then, the federal government is providing funding for programs and nonprofits to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness. Plus, the California Wolf Center in Julian is helping the Mexican Gray Wolf population rebound.

Updates to COVID vaccine guidance Apr 19, 2023

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If you’re older than 65 or are immunocompromised, you may soon be eligible to get a second dose of the updated boosters. Then, how the Navy is addressing the mental health challenges Navy sailors face. Plus, San Diego County Public Defender Randy Mize announced his retirement in an email to employees. The announcement follows allegations of discrimination in his office.

Tijuana's tech boom Apr 18, 2023

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There’s a new type of outsourcing booming south of the border - IT workers. Then, the city of La Mesa is developing a plan to improve parks and recreation. Plus, a profile of the first tenured Black professor at SDSU.

El Cajon wants to pause county programs Apr 17, 2023

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El Cajon officials are angry after two registered sex offenders were arrested for allegedly raping minors while staying at an El Cajon motel through a county program. City officials want motels to temporarily stop accepting clients from county programs. Then, an ordinance to ban camping in public places in the city of San Diego moved to the full city council. There’s questions about how it will be enforced if it passes. Plus, a study from UC San Diego suggests that home ownership grows as inflation grows.

New rules for solar start Friday Apr 14, 2023

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Californians who install rooftop solar after Friday will now earn less for the electricity they generate thanks to new energy rules kicking in Friday. The solar industry has seen an influx of customers rushing to secure lower rates, but some worry that boom will become a bust. Then, artificial intelligence has caused San Diego-based tech company Qualcomm to remodel its mission. Finally, our local deserts have two major art events — Coachella and Desert X. We’ll have details and tips on how to go.

EPA follows California on emission limits Apr 13, 2023

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The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed standards that could require electric vehicles to account for two-thirds of new car sales in the U.S. by 2032. Local experts said these goals are more ambitious than California’s current plan to reduce carbon emissions from cars and trucks. Then, former San Diego congressman Duncan Hunter is facing renewed scrutiny over his actions while serving in Iraq in 2004. Plus, tax deadlines have been extended, but local nonprofits are encouraging low-income families to seek free tax assistance now.

Supervisors ask Fletcher to resign immediately Apr 12, 2023

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve a resolution calling for the immediate resignation of Supervisor Nathan Fletcher before his scheduled resignation on May 15. Then, a longtime San Diego police officer tells our partner inewsource, that he’s faced discrimination and retaliation during his 28 years in the department. Plus, how delays in federal funding are impacting local child care providers.

Supervisors to call for Fletcher’s resignation Apr 11, 2023

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San Diego County Supervisors are meeting Tuesday to call for Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s immediate resignation. The meeting follows a lawsuit filed by a former MTS employee accusing Fletcher of sexual harassment and assault. Then, why California paused a $300 million home buying assistance program less than two weeks after its launch. Plus, we look into how tech layoffs in the U.S. are impacting Tijuana.

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