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Gun violence restraining orders Jan 26, 2023

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In the wake of the recent mass shootings in the state, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott talks about gun violence restraining orders or red flag laws. In other news, a new report finds pesticide use is expected to increase and become more hazardous as the climate warms. Plus, we have details on a restaurant in Barrio Logan that’s run by culinary students learning the industry.

Public health crisis: Gun violence Jan 25, 2023

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Two professors talk about looking at gun violence as a public health issue. In other news, the state of California shared links from an anti-immigrant hate group on its Department of Social Services website. Plus, a play about Leonardo Da Vinci is now on stage in San Diego, and the playwright gives us the inside scoop.

Mass violence impact on mental health Jan 24, 2023

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After the recent shooting in Monterey Park, a local psychologist talks about the impacts mass violence has on mental health. In other news, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced a new effort to get a life-saving drug out to places where opioid overdoses are likely to happen. Plus, four plants and a bird species are being removed from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife’s endangered list.

San Diegans struggle to pay utility bills Jan 23, 2023

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SDG&E customers are opening surprisingly high utility bills this month, as natural gas rates are more than double what they were a year ago. In other news, homelessness has been dropping among veterans in San Diego County, but Supervisor Nathan Fletcher wants a regional strategy to end it completely. Plus, a local author talks about her new novel about the pressures of being a teen.

New app for asylum seekers Jan 20, 2023

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Asylum seekers are struggling to navigate a new app that’s supposed to let them schedule appointments to be considered for entry into the U.S. Then, people who clean the county administration building say they are being mistreated and retaliated against by the company that employs them. And, we spoke with the executive officer of the House of China in Balboa Park about Lunar New Year.

More women choosing at-home births Jan 19, 2023

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The number of women choosing to give birth at home has been steadily rising. In other news, the city of San Diego’s ambulance provider, Falck, is still not meeting expectations. Plus, the San Diego premiere of the play “Ripped” kicks off this weekend.

New Navy recruitment tactic Jan 18, 2023

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The U.S. military is struggling to meet its recruiting goals, so now the Navy has decided to give older people a chance to enlist. In other news, in South Bay, the Tijuana River Valley remains flooded after this week’s stormy weather. Plus, a local author talks about their new novel set in a dystopian, future America.

Public defender signs report with false statements Jan 17, 2023

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Court transcripts show San Diego County Public Defender Randy Mize admitted under oath last month that he signed off on an investigative report knowing it contained false statements. In other news, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is moving ahead with plans to convert two of its campuses to Community Schools. Plus, we rounded up some of the most popular New Year's resolutions, and the most popular ones were about getting in shape.

Record high homelessness Jan 13, 2023

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The number of people living on the streets in downtown San Diego is at record levels. In other news, the San Diego Humane Society is over capacity and is waiving adoption fees for dogs seven months and older. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Surge in flu cases Jan 12, 2023

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Flu cases in San Diego County hit a decade high, but experts are still debating why. In other news, why the cost of eggs is increasing. Plus, non-alcoholic options for those participating in Dry January.

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