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Rise In Zapotec-Speaking People Results In New SDSU Language Course

Sept. 1: By Ana Tintocalis; Comments

Thousands of Mexican natives migrate to California every year. Most speak Spanish, but others don’t speak Spanish at all. Now San Diego State University will teach the indigenous language of Zapotec, which is spoken by 350,000 people in Mexico.

Boxer, Fiorina Face Off In U.S. Senate Debate

Sept. 2: By Ben Adler, California Capitol Network; 0 Comments

The only scheduled debate in California’s U.S. Senate race saw Democrat Barbara Boxer and Republican Carly Fiorina spend as much time attacking each other as talking about their own accomplishments.

Unauthorized Immigration To U.S. Slows

Sept. 2: By Amy Isackson; 0 Comments

A new study says the number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years. The study also says fewer people are crossing the border illegally.

County Hopes To Kill Moths With Confusion

Sept. 2: By Kyla Calvert; 0 Comments

Agricultural officials met with San Diegans Wednesday night to discuss the effects of a state quarantine to prevent the spread of light brown apple moths. The quarantined area includes North Park, South Park, Golden Hill and City Heights.

San Diego Still Lagging In Fire Spending

Sept. 2: By Katie Orr; 0 Comments

San Diego County continues to spend less on fire protection than its northern neighbors. A new study shows the region is still struggling to close the gap.

U.S. Combat Mission Ends In Iraq, But Thousands Of Refugees Remain In U.S.

Sept. 1: By Susan Murphy; 0 Comments

The U.S. combat mission in Iraq has ended, but thousands of Iraqi refugees remain scattered around the nation, including in San Diego County. Many refugees are afraid to return to Iraq, and worry their country isn’t ready to take charge of its future.

Cities In San Diego County May Consider Plastic Bag Bans

Sept. 1: By Ed Joyce; 0 Comments

The California Senate defeated a bill to ban plastic grocery bags. Now it appears environmental groups will try to get cities to ban the plastic bags.

San Diego Assemblywoman Decries Demise Of Gun Bill

Sept. 1: By Amita Sharma; 0 Comments

Now that her bill to stop the open display of unloaded guns is dead, San Diego Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña says Californians aren't being protected. Meanwhile, gun rights advocates are rejoicing over the bill's demise.

Study: Number Of Illegal Immigrants In U.S. Declining

Sept. 1: By associated press; 0 Comments

The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years as substantially fewer undocumented workers from Mexico, Latin America and elsewhere are crossing the border in search of jobs, an independent research group says.

Push For Redistricting Continues In California

Sept. 1: These Days; 1 Comment

Statewide and Congressional elections might be a lot more exciting if there was more doubt about who was going to win. Gerrymandering has effectively made it a foregone conclusion in many districts which party is going to win in November. A struggle is underway to get back to a situation where elections are actually competitive, and it all centers on three different initiatives about redistricting.

Measure To Extend Benefits For Calif. Foster Care Children Goes To Governor

Sept. 1: By John Sepulvado, California Capitol Network; 0 Comments

California’s 80,000 foster children would receive housing, education, and other benefits until they are 21, under a bill passed by the State Legislature. The proposal goes to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for final approval.