65° Partly CloudyReport Scrutinizes New Border Patrol Punishments
- May 14
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A widely touted Border Patrol initiative to send migrants back to Mexico far from the points they are caught entering the U.S. illegally has one of the worst track records at discouraging people from trying again, according to a new study.
Man Convicted of Drug Smuggling Will Get New Trial
- May 13
- 1 Comment
The Tijuana perfume salesman, who said he didn't know drugs were in the car, won an appeal after the government destroyed evidence in the case.
Video Released In Alleged Border Patrol Abuse
- May 10
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A federal judge has ordered the government to release a video used as evidence in the case of a San Diego-area Border Patrol agent accused of kneeing and choking a detained border crosser.
11 Million Immigrants: What's In A Number?
- May 10
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Eleven million has become the most cited statistic in the immigration reform debate. We take a closer look at the number.
One In Two New Rural Neighbors Is Latino
- May 9
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Latinos have called both the rural and urban Southwest home for generations. But much of the rest of the nation is now adjusting to the latest wave of immigrants from Mexico and Latin America.
Romney Meets With Filner, Agrees To Help Olympics Bid
- May 8
- 1 Comment
Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney has agreed to help San Diego and Tijuana make a binational bid for the 2024 Olympics, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner said today.
Boquillas Border Crossing Could Be Boon For Texas Town
- May 8
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A long-awaited border crossing has re-opened at Big Bend National Park. Across the Rio Grande, the tiny village of Boquillas is hoping for an influx of American tourists.
Survey Finds Many Latinos Reluctant To Contact Police
- May 8
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The survey questioned Latinos' perception of police in the counties surrounding Phoenix, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago.
Roundtable: More NCTD Troubles, Jail Violence, Ramona Teacher Unrest, H-1b Visas
- May 3
- Midday Edition
- 5 Comments
Troubles for the North County Transit District mount. Series on high number of SD County jail deaths concludes. Ramona teachers head toward strike vote. Employers want more visas for high-skilled workers.
Restaurant Owners Weigh In On E-Verify
- May 1
- 1 Comment
A survey by the National Restaurant Association found that restaurant owners are generally supportive of the system for checking employees' eligibility to work.
