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John Porten, former director of research at USD's Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, says grassroots work on issues such as homelessness, hunger and dirty beaches can strengthen community bonds and make Americans less susceptible to outside forces determined to further divide the country.
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The results of a new San Diego Air Pollution Control District survey could help guide decisions to expand its air purifier program.
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The San Diego City Attorney’s Office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history.
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Marigold Bagel's TikTok-famous New York-style bagels are now available five days a week on El Cajon Boulevard.
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The beloved New York-style bagel maker pauses farmers market sales after a viral video sparks demand, with plans to open a dedicated storefront this summer.
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Cinema Junkie speaks with authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid about their new book, “Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934," which they say is the perfect gift for any cinephile.
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The NWSL’s San Diego Wave defeated Mexico’s Tigres UANL 3-0 in Sunday’s final of the three-day tournament, played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Amid a spike in dog euthanasias in recent years, the county auditor is reviewing the department’s policy and procedures.
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In what lawyers are saying is a new escalation of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation program, Immigration Customs and Enforcement agents are arresting people during their green card appointments, the last step before becoming a permanent resident.
ICE detains Ukrainian wife of US citizen following green card interview
Cultural powerhouses merge at Balboa Park’s Center for Women’s History
Is Chula Vista’s dream of a public university finally coming into focus?
UC San Diego is trying to solve a remedial math problem
Family calls for outside investigation after Imperial Valley police kill 14-year-old boy
San Diegans react: Police access private license plate reader data with little oversight
Why SDGE bought a much-needed firefighting helicopter but never used it
San Diego County police agencies access many private license plate readers with minimal oversight
Residents say Jacumba’s special charm threatened by solar project
'We need warriors': Immigration lawyers get help from unlikely allies in fight to free clients
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First, California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a warning letter to the city of Del Mar. Then, we bring you the details of the recent arrest of a Ukrainian woman at her green card appointment. Next, a political storm is brewing that could have major consequences for the city. Followed by, recent findings from the Air Pollution Control district survey. Finally, a conversation on political division amongst Americans.
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This Saturday, a filmmaker and historian will talk about the origins of deportation and its impact on modern immigration policy.
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