Zin Chiang
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CalMatters
California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes, but regulators delayed its rollout for five years. Now gasoline prices have surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war. The latest surge is also exposing a deeper problem: fewer refineries and a limited fuel supply in California.
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday to its highest amount since Nov. 1, 2023, increasing 3.7 cents to $5.396. -
On Wednesday, the San Diego City Council's Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended a set of e-bike regulations intended to protect children for consideration by the full city council in coming weeks. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: INSITE reenvisions a 2000 border birding hut installation; San Diego Dance Theater explores water and resilience; the Cherry Blossom Festival returns; Twin Ritual hits the Casbah and more. -
"Unrolling Paradise," an installation by artist Maryam Bayat, is inspired by a childhood in the fertile forests of Iran, her father's rug shop in Tehran and the women who traditionally wove Persian rugs by hand. -
Voice’s story about a scam at Petco Park led prosecutors to open a criminal investigation. The two ringleaders have now pleaded guilty. -
Korean War pilot Royce Williams battled Russian jets in the longest historic dogfight, kept secret for half a century. At 100 years old, he earned the Medal of Honor. -
California is strengthening civics education as America marks it 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution. -
Projects that are supposed to offer mental health and substance use care to foster youth, new mothers, unhoused people and other vulnerable Californians have been delayed or cancelled. -
The poll highlights California's best places for hiking, camping, views, wildflower blooms, kid-friendly adventures and more. -
Life changed in an instant one morning in February for the Olivo family. Their father and brother were arrested by ICE agents. The following weeks were filled with fear, confusion and anger.
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