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Pictured, goats grazing in Chula Vista for SDG&E's new goat grazing pilot program underneath power lines. July 21, 2022
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SDG&E reported that up to 64,866 customers could lose power this week due to heightened wildfire risks.
  1. Strong winds expected in San Diego County mid-week
Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) presided together over a joint session of Congress to certify the 2024 Presidential election.
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  • Former San Diego County Supervisor and board chair Nora Vargas announced her surprise resignation on Dec. 20. The board will be selecting a new chair on Jan. 7. Then, a new study shows the challenges women at the Las Colinas jail face when trying to access reproductive health care. Plus, a judge has ruled that part of the San Diego Humane Society’s community cats program is unlawful.
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  • After months of failed contract negotiations, Scripps Health has been removed from the Anthem Blue Cross insurance networks of 125,000 San Diegans. Reporter Melissa Mae shares what could happen next. Then, a Catholic school in El Cerrito is fighting to keep its doors open after the diocese of San Diego said it could no longer cover its budget deficit. Plus, reporter Amita Sharma shares how people are navigating dating in a deeply divided time.