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County Health Officials: San Diego Flu Season Is Over
Two flu deaths were reported in San Diego County last week, the county Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday.
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California Guard Expected To Roll-Out For Border Duty
Guard troops expected to perform a number of secondary roles with the U.S. Border Patrol.
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Donovan Inmates Work Toward College Degree Through Obama-Era Program
Prisoners have long taken correspondence courses to earn college credits behind bars. But inmates at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa are participating in a rare face-to-face program.
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University Of California Pushes For More State Funding, Forgoing Vote On Tuition Hike
In-state University of California students got a financial reprieve Thursday, with the system opting to forgo a vote on a proposed tuition hike in favor of pushing the state for more funding.
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Final 200 Central Americans In Caravan Set To Arrive In Tijuana
About 200 more Central Americans are expected to arrive in Tijuana on Thursday, part of a "caravan" of about 400 asylum-seeking immigrants that the Trump administration has accused of planning to enter the U.S. illegally.
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Los Angeles Police Officer Accused Of Transporting Immigrants In US Illegally
A Los Angeles Police Department officer has been charged with attempting to transport two people in the country illegally through an immigration checkpoint in Southern California.
Local News
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Bill Cosby Convicted Of Drugging And Molesting A Woman
Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era, completing the spectacular late-life downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers in Hollywood on his way to TV superstardom as America's Dad.
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IAAF Sets New Limits On Testosterone Levels In Women
Track and field's world governing body announced new restrictions on female athletes who naturally produce higher-than-normal levels of testosterone.
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Free To Speak, Ex-CIA Chief John Brennan Takes On Trump
Since retiring last year, the former spymaster has been a relentless critic of the president. He says pulling back from existing international agreements is particularly risky.
National News
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Spoiler-free Review Of 'The Avengers: Infinity War'
Spoiler free review of “The Avengers: Infinity War.” Just to let you know if it’s worth seeing and to remind you of the comic it's based on.
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San Diego Band, The Routine Brings The Funk
The Routine joins KPBS Midday Edition on Tuesday with performances of "Funk Like This" and "Babylon Love."
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San Diego Musicians Vie For NPR Tiny Desk Fame
NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts have attracted performers from Adele to Chance the Rapper, putting on shows inside the newsroom. This year, more than 40 amateur musicians from San Diego and Imperial Valley are hoping for a ticket to Washington, D.C. and NPR fame.
Arts & Living
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'South Pacific'
San Diego Musical Theatre presents "South Pacific," winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Libretto. The show runs April 27 through May 27 at The Horton Grand Theatre.
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Mission Federal ArtWalk
The free family-friendly event will not only include art, but also live musical performances, “Spoken Word” performances, street food, interactive art activities and KidsWalk — offering a wide range of art activities for all ages.
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7th Annual Chocolate Festival
Guests will experience the delicious range of samples from dozens of vendors, make your own chocolate pizzas, cooking demonstrations, chocolate pairings with wine and beer for the adults, and a scavenger hunt.
Community Events
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