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San Diego Small Business To Receive Help Landing Stimulus-Funded Contracts
Small businesses in San Diego that have felt shut out of opportunities provided by federal stimulus funding could get help qualifying.
San Diego Among Least Toxic Big Cities In America
A list of America's most toxic cities ranks Los Angeles as one of the worst. Unlike its neighbor to the north, however, San Diego is one of the least toxic cities.
Environmental Groups Challenge Desalination Plant Approval
The California Coastal Commission has approved the final permit for a proposed desalination plant in Carlsbad. But San Diego Coastkeeper says it will continue challenging the project.
County Working On Road Closure Info In Emergencies
San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts wants information about road closures to be more available in the case of emergency evacuations.
Calif. Poverty Rate Would Rise If Housing Prices Were Considered
California’s poverty rate would be one the worst in the country if housing prices were taken into consideration. A report out this month presents a new way of calculating poverty rates in the United States.
Emergency Physicians Issue Guidelines About When To Visit An ER
The American College of Emergency Physicians has issued a new set of guidelines for the public about the H1N1 virus. People who have flu-like symptoms are encouraged to look at the guidelines before going to an emergency room.
Researchers Say Cigarette Butts Are Toxic Waste
Researchers say there's new scientific evidence that cigarette butts are toxic hazardous waste. A San Diego State University professor led the research team.
University Students Continue To Rise Up Against Budget Cuts
Several hundred San Diego State University students rallied today against deep budget cuts to the California State University system. One part of the rally included a student walkout.
S.D. Agrees To Land Swap With State For New Courthouse
San Diego County Supervisors have approved a land swap with the state that could result in a new county courthouse downtown by 2015
Researchers Say Cigarette Butts Are Toxic Waste
Researchers say there's new scientific evidence that cigarette butts are toxic hazardous waste. A San Diego State University professor led the research team.
