The Trump administration is lowering the threshold to report money transfers to foreign countries. The Treasury Department says the new rule is needed to combat money laundering from Mexican drug cartels. Critics say it violates privacy and civil liberties.
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A look at murder-robbery convictions in San Diego under a former D.A. shows almost all Black people convicted received life without parole while white people received sentences that would eventually allow it, or were offered plea deals to lesser charges. And President Donald Trump wants to know when you send money across the border. Plus, part 2 of our conversation with local voters. Then, San Diego Unified takes the next step in building affordable housing for its teachers and Poway residents seek to recall a city council member.
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Recently, SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Team has been receiving an influx of calls about marine animals in distress. They have rescued over 20 animals with domoic acid poisoning.
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Coming off a highly successful season with a devastating ending at the hands of a certain team from up north, the Padres will kick off their 2025 season Thursday against the Atlanta Braves.
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The district’s goal is to provide affordable housing opportunities for 10% of its staff by 2035.
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The city of San Diego is going to raise hotel room taxes in May. But the money isn’t going where it was supposed to.
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After more than 40 years, the longtime radio voice for the San Diego Padres, San Diego State Aztecs and more has called his final game. As the San Diego Padres prepare for the opening of the 2025 season, Ted Leitner shares what moments have stayed with him over the decades, and the relationship he’s built with San Diego sports fans along the way.
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has dissolved its Social Impact division, which partnered with local organizations to bring in diverse artists and audiences.
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Explore "Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder Where Science Meets Fiction" and step through the TARDIS into an immersive experience.
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Nearly 50 immigration judges nationwide, including several in San Diego, left their jobs amid firings and resignations prompted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The result could be fewer deportations of dangerous criminals.
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The law passed several years ago allows the state to strip officers of their badges for good if they commit acts of serious misconduct. But departments, including some in San Diego County, have submitted very few — or even zero — cases for review.
- The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs
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- As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay

Part 1: Investigation reveals stark racial differences in past sentencing of robbery murder cases

San Diego veterans protest Trump's proposed mass VA layoffs
UC San Diego students and staff create AI-powered campus resource app

Police departments across California may be shirking a law aimed at rooting out bad cops

San Diego officers among hundreds in California stripped of badges under new law, backlog remains

How Vista became the first San Diego city to host a public cannabis festival

Amid nationwide attacks on trans rights, Imperial Valley advocates find a new voice

Imperial County's oldest LGBTQ+ center faces questions over move away from trans rights

5 years after COVID-19 declared a global pandemic, is San Diego ready for the next one?

Records show San Diego Sheriff might have violated sanctuary law
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We speak to an Encinitas author about her new book on successful solo travel for women.
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Cori Austin was one of the city of San Diego's "Women of Distinction" honorees this year. She leads the Center for Community Solutions, which provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
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- There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway
- EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS
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