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Senator Harris 'Heartbroken' After Immigration Detention Center Visit
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris toured the Otay Mesa Immigration and Detention Facility on Friday, where she visited migrant mothers who were separated from their children in what the California Democrat called "a crime against humanity being committed by the U.S. government."
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California Lawmakers Approve $21M In Immigration Legal Aid For Students
Community colleges and state universities offer legal assistance to all students, including those in the country illegally. Last year they opened 30 percent more immigration cases.
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Community Mural Initiative Continues At City Heights Convenience Store
The bare brick wall of a 7-Eleven store will soon be adorned with colorful artwork as part of a community-led project to beautify a San Diego neighborhood's main avenue.
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Protests Against Trump Immigration Policy Planned In San Diego
Demonstrators have planned a San Diego Saturday morning. march in protest of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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Roundtable: President Pivots On Immigration, Zero-Tolerance Policy Remains
The national debate about what to do about immigrants fleeing violence and poverty in their home countries comes to a head this week, while the dream of retirement fades for many Californians. We discuss both on this week's Roundtable.
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Suspected Fuel Spill Causes Closure of Silver Strand State Beach
Silver Strand State Beach has been closed because of a suspected fuel spill.
Local News
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Officials Say Illegal Pesticide Caused Deaths Of 13 Bald Eagles In Maryland
Authorities said there is an "epidemic on the Eastern Shore" of wildlife-poisoning crimes because it's "cheaper and easier" than trapping a nuisance animals or building a fence.
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Protests Erupt In Spain As Men Held In 'Wolf Pack' Sex Assault Get Bail
Judges freed five men convicted of sexual abuse of an 18-year-old woman during Running of the Bulls festivities as they appeal the verdict. The move sparked a call for an overhaul of sex crimes laws.
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Talks Between South Sudan Leaders Find No Appetite For Concessions
Hopes for peace are hampered as talks come to an end in Ethiopia. The leaders of South Sudan's warring factions, Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, found little common ground.
National News
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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Punk And Samba And A Hint Of Irish
This weekend marks the end of an iconic music festival. Plus you can go on a musical journey to Ireland and Brazil.
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A Bit Of Dinosaur Magic Still Exists In 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
This week I was torn between covering San Diego International Fringe and seeing dinosaurs in the new "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom." I chose Fringe but sent my friend and fellow fan of large movie creatures Chris Mowry out into the field to file a guest review.
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Your Guide To San Diego Fringe 2018
San Diego International Fringe kicks off its sixth year of what it describes as “eyeball busting shows” running June 21 through July 1 at multiple locations.
Arts & Living
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San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum Summer Concert Series
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum's Summer Concert Series features Hullabaloo on Friday June 22 from 5–8 p.m. in the Children’s Discovery Garden. Enjoy full access to the Museum's hands-on exhibits, face painting plus beer & wine for adults!
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Mass Creativity Day 2018
This year’s Mass Creativity Day will be the sixth annual, taking place Saturday June 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in The New Children's Museum and its adjacent park, with live entertainment, food, festivities, hands-on art-making and more!
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2018 Ocean Beach Street Fair And Chili Cook-off Festival
Join more than 70,000 visitors for an oceanfront chili cook-off, five stages of continuous live music and entertainment, the community mural project, Artists Alley, carnival rides and games, food and vendor booths, a beachside beer garden and more.
Community Events
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