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Councilmember Stephen Whitburn says he is working with city staff to finally place a memorial, 45 years after the deadly crash.
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In late September of 1978, a Pacific Southwest Airlines jet and a small Cessna collided over North Park and 144 people were killed. We hear more from San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn on plans to make a memorial 45 years later. In other News, San Diego city leaders recently rejected a grand jury’s advice to help fix the city’s crumbling roads. Plus, the La Jolla Playhouse is hosting the world premiere of the play “SUMO” today. We hear from the playwright.
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A tragedy hit San Diego 45 years ago, when a Pacific Southwest Airlines jetliner collided with a Cessna over North Park. But all these years later, there is no proper memorial to the victims near where the crash happened. In other news, a single student’s protest has prompted an international wave of support in the fight against a controversial ban on flags in Temecula schools. Plus, we have you covered with all the details you need to know for this year’s La Mesa Oktoberfest that kicks off Friday.
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