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A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
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First, debates around paid parking in Balboa Park seem to be far from over. Then, hundreds of pharmacy and lab workers have now joined the Kaiser Permanente health care worker strike. A top official at the Department of Animal Services has now stepped down, we’ll tell you why. Also, we bring you the story of a La Mesa family who is saving money in a creative way. Last but not least, our ‘Museum A Month’ series highlights a different museum across the county each month! This month we put our focus on the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art.
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Andy Wong/APHandle with care. That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours. -
Gary Kendrick, an El Cajon city councilman since 2002, announced Tuesday he has formally left the Republican Party and will run for reelection as a Democrat. -
The departure of Vaughn Maurice, who led the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, came after the county cut ties with his second in command two weeks ago. -
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San Diego MTS employee and local artist Ibn Edwards designed this year's Black History Month PRONTO transit card, honoring his father’s legacy and celebrating community through public art. -
The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise's second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship. -
U.S. figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin did a backflip in his Olympic debut, and another the next day. The controversial move was banned from competition for decades until 2024.
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The departure of Rachael Borrelli, who was second in command at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, comes after KPBS uncovered an obscene message she sent regarding animals in the county’s care. -
Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, have access to the SANDAG database known as ARJIS. But the local agency has no authority to audit their use.
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Carmen Chavez, executive director of Casa Cornelia Law Center, is one of five honorees for the 2026 Prebys Leadership Awards. We hear about her work providing aid to those who have suffered human civil rights violations. -
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