The mayor's proposed budget slashes arts funding by $11.8 million. Arts organizations said the cuts would be disastrous, not just to the programs themselves but also to the city's cultural vibrancy.
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San Diego skateboarder Brandon Turner moved up quickly in the sport, moving from local skate spots to major sponsorships and world tours. From skateboarding prodigy to rock bottom, now he's redefining addiction recovery and constantly evolving his understanding of control, identity and success.
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This comes as the city of San Diego continues its budget process, where Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget would slash all arts and culture grants, to the tune of nearly $12 million. -
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First, join us as we spend the day with some of Tijuana’s most seasoned journalists. Then, SDSU is using artificial intelligence to keep track of those experiencing homelessness in the county. And, a disabled veteran managed to ride a bicycle again thanks to help from some local college students. Also, numerous organizations spoke out against budget cuts at a recent meeting. And, with Halloween nearly six months away, we share a way that you can still satisfy your need for fright! -
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