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Several events across San Diego County will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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Florence Middleton/CalMattersA U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction, temporarily pausing a series of federal policies aimed at restricting certain immigrants’ access to public benefits and programs. -
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First, we look at the city of San Diego’s new action plan to address rising sea levels. Then, we bring you the story of a different type of neighborhood supermarket. Next, we discuss why San Diego’s avocado production numbers are down. Finally, we breakdown tiered parking at the SD Zoo in our next Why It Matters segment. -
A civilian panel can now investigate jail healthcare workers following in-custody deaths. Plus, we dig into the challenges of growing avocados in our region. Then, a look back at the history of Cowles Mountain.
