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In Reversal, Trump Signs Order Stopping Family Separation
Bowing to pressure from anxious allies, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday ending the process of separating children from families after they are detained crossing the U.S. border illegally.
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California Advances Biggest US Change To Police Use Of Force
California would lead the U.S. in significantly changing the standard for when police can fire their weapons under legislation that cleared its first hurdle Tuesday after an emotionally charged debate over deadly shootings that have roiled the country.
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San Diego City Council Approves Sorrento Valley Marijuana Dispensary
San Diegans will soon have another retail outlet to purchase legal cannabis, after the city approved a new dispensary in Sorrento Valley. The project faced intense opposition from both anti-pot activists and rivals in the cannabis industry.
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Reveal: Operators Of Shelters Housing Immigrant Children Accused Of Neglect, Abuse
An investigation by Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that some of the private companies running the shelters housing immigrant children have been accused of neglect, lapses in health care and sexual and physical abuse.
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Providing A Taste Of Oaxaca In The Central Valley
Rosa Hernandez left Oaxaca when she was 20 to work in the fields in Madera, California. Now, she co-owns a restaurant, cooking the food of her homeland for the many indigenous Mexicans who live in the area. She did it, she says, through inter-ethnic friendships and connections.
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‘Vanishing Frontiers’ Explores Growing Ties Between US-Mexico
Despite news reports that may suggest otherwise, Andrew Selee of the Migration Policy Institute, writes in his new book that Mexico and the United States are more connected than ever before: culturally, economically and politically.
Local News
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Hungary Passes 'Stop Soros' Laws, Bans Aid To Undocumented Immigrants
The right-wing parliament made it illegal for organizations and individuals to help asylum-seekers. A separate constitutional amendment declared an "alien population" can't be settled in the country.
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Separating Kids From Their Parents Can Lead To Long-Term Health Problems
Though the federal government is changing its policy of separating immigrant children and parents, some children who were detained may suffer ongoing health consequences from the trauma.
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'Born Independent,' Taiwan's Defiant New Generation Is Coming Of Age
Much of Taiwan's older generation sees itself as exiles from China. Younger people, including a metal vocalist-turned-legislator, identify the island as home — a free society independent from China.
National News
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'The Tempest's' Prospero Gets Gender Swapped At Globe
Actress Kate Burton is probably best known for her film role in "Big Trouble in Little China" and her TV roles in "Scandal" and "Grey’s Anatomy." Currently she stars as Prospera in the Old Globe Theatre’s gender-swapped production of Shakespeare’s "The Tempest."
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'The Squirrels' Invade La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse just opened a new play by Robert Askins called "The Squirrels" and things have gotten a bit squirrelly.
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'How To Talk To Girls At Parties' Gives Alien Spin To Teen Coming Of Age Story
Filmmaker John Cameron Mitchell scored a cult hit with his first film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Now he's back with "How to Talk to Girls at Parties," playing at Digital Gym Cinema.
Arts & Living
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Janelle Monáe
The multi-talented entertainer is known for her retro-futuristic sound mixed with science fiction concepts. Her latest album, "Dirty Computer," explore themes of oppression, identity and liberation as they relate to race and sexuality.
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Twilight In The Park Summer Concerts: Rachel Aldous & The Road Home
This is a fabulous, free, family-oriented venue for folks to come and listen to some great music. Bring a picnic, sit back and relax, or kick up your heels to some wonderful tunes. Concerts run through August 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays
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Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra
In 2018, under the direction of Michael Francis, festival participants will continue the journey through the six-year chronological passage of Mozart’s Life, focusing on the theme “Breaking the Mold: From Rebel to Entrepreneur.”
Community Events
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