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Trump Piles On New Economic Sanctions Against North Korea
President Donald Trump has added economic sanctions to his fiery military threats against North Korea, and renewed his rhetorical offensive against Kim Jong Un on Friday, calling the reclusive leader "obviously a madman."
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San Diego Officials Unveil Proposals To Fix Housing Crisis
As the homeless population grows and rents balloon in San Diego, city officials announced Thursday a series of proposals to help alleviate the housing shortage over the next 10 years.
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San Marcos Struggles With Changing Development Realities
San Marcos residents are grappling with major changes proposed for the future of their urban core: plans for the Creek District call for far fewer shops, less retail and denser housing.
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Mayor Faulconer Addresses Hepatitis Response
The City of San Diego is preparing to install 19 more hand-washing stations and eight more public restrooms by next week, amid a hepatitis A outbreak that has killed at least 16 people and infected 444 countywide.
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'Carmaggeddon' Expected As Southbound San Ysidro Border Closes For The Weekend
A major construction project at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, considered the busiest border crossing in the world, will bar cars from entering Tijuana for 57 hours starting Saturday.
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Cajon Valley Union One Of Several Districts Taking On Social Emotional Learning This Year
More than 160 schools in San Diego County are rolling out new curriculum designed to help students understand their emotions and resolve conflicts.
Local News
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McCain Announces Opposition To Obamacare Repeal Bill, Possibly Dooming It
Arizona Sen. John McCain is the second Republican to oppose the legislation, after Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul came out against it last week. If one more GOP senator is against the bill, it cannot pass.
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Can Teaching Civics Save Democracy?
Democracy thrives off an informed and active community, researchers say. The way to secure that future is integrating civics classes in k-12 education.
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World Leaders Gobble Up M&M's Imprinted With U.N. Goals
Tens of thousands of the customized candies were handed out at this week's U.N. General Assembly, printed with reminders about fighting poverty, climate change and global diseases.
National News
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Intrepid Theatre's 'Father Comes Home From The Wars' Combines Art And Community Outreach
Intrepid Theatre Company is partnering with the San Diego Museum of Man to facilitate school field trips to the museum’s exhibit and a stage show titled, "Race: Are We So Different?"
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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: U2 And 'Billy' And Ballet
One of the biggest events of the season hits San Diego, plus a highly-anticipated musical opens.
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Podcast Episode 126: Horrible Imaginings And 'Uncharted Regions'
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival wrapped up earlier this month, and it was another great year embracing the darkness. Here's a reflection on the event and a look at the radio drama created specifically to debut at the festival.
Arts & Living
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Third Annual Impossible Science Festival
This event will examine the question "what is possible?" and use visual and interactive experiences to show how the seemingly impossible can become possible through curiosity and knowledge. There will be more than 20 interactive demonstrations.
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Julian Apple Days Festival
This two-day festival will be held September 23 & 24 at Menghini Winery, featuring music, dancing, antique tractor display, children’s games and activities, gold panning demonstrations, beer and wine garden, vendors, contests and apple pie.
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MCAS Miramar Air Show
The theme for 2017 is “A Salute to Vietnam Veterans.” Don't miss the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Patriots Jet Team. Both are sure to impress with thrilling performances of fast-paced, formation flying and choreographed aerobatic maneuvers.
Community Events
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Watch Shows On Your Schedule
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Watch New Titles: The Vietnam War - also available with Vietnamese subtitles and Spanish subtitles; Great Performances "Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2017"; Masterpiece Endeavour Season 4 "Game," "Canticle" and "Lazaretto"; "The Arab Americans"; Masterpiece "My Mother And Other Strangers" (all 5 episodes)
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myKPBS Film Club
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