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San Diego City Attorney Makes Rare Request To Pull Ballot Measures
Mara Elliot asks two San Diego judges to consider removing two ballot measures that call for the redevelopment of the Mission Valley stadium site.
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'Gunshots And Horror': San Diego Shootout Wounds 2 Officers
A man opened fire on police and firefighters at a San Diego condominium, wounding two officers and sending bullets into nearby units before he was found dead, authorities said Sunday.
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House Republicans Face Another Week Of Fighting Over Immigration
President Trump's mixed messages on immigration are making it difficult for Republicans on Capitol Hill to coalesce around legislation. House GOP leaders are still struggling with internal splits.
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Thousands Flee As Flames Race Across Dry Rural California
Wind-driven wildfires destroyed buildings and threatened hundreds of others as they raced across dry brush in rural Northern California.
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City Council to Consider Loan For Affordable Housing Complex
The City Council will consider Monday approving a $5.5 million loan for construction of an affordable housing complex for homeless San Ysidro seniors.
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3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Felt In San Diego, Cathedral City Areas
A shallow, 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Ocotillo Wells area of San Diego County but there were no reports of injury or damage, authorities said.
Local News
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Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance'
After warning of elevated lead levels in her patients in Flint, Mich., Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha faced a backlash: "The state said that I was an unfortunate researcher, that I was causing near hysteria."
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Little House On The Controversy: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Name Removed From Book Award
The Association for Library Service to Children voted unanimously to strike Wilder's name from a major children's lit award over concerns about how the author referred to Native Americans and blacks.
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Ooh Zsa Zsa: Rescued Bulldog Wins Ugliest Dog Contest
Maybe it was the lolling tongue or the upward-thrusting chin or the drool. Whatever her secret, Zsa Zsa the English bulldog worked her magic and took home the title.
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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Podcast Episode 145: Celebrating Master Showman William Castle
If you do not know the name William Castle then it's time for you to discover the master showman who invented Illusion-O, Fright Break, Coward's Corner, Percepto, Emergo and much more. And if you already know this cinematic genius then come share some love with his daughter.
Arts & Living
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Catania’s Summer Grain Dinner In Collaboration With The Berry Good Food Foundation
Jack Ford of Taj Farms, Catania chefs Dusty Karagheusian and Ryan Johnston along with Catania alum Vince Schofield are putting on a six course meal with local ingredients in an effort to support San Diego’s farmers.
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Broadway San Diego Presents 'The King And I'
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the classic musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and the British schoolteacher he brought in to teach his many wives and children.
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Gold Classic
The 30th Annual Make-A-Wish® Golf Classic will take place at The Crosby National Golf Club at Rancho Santa Fe on Tuesday, June 26, and will raise funds to make special wishes come true for children battling life-threatening medical conditions.
Community Events
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Watch Shows On Your Schedule
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