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  • First, people gathered at multiple locations across San Diego to welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln’s return, while some protested the conditions sailors experienced while aboard the ship. Then, the race to represent San Diego’s Fourth District is heating up. Next, a zoning change has been approved for Carlsbad’s last vacant coastal piece of land. Also, we’ll tell you why turning to social media for a majority of your health advice could be dangerous. And, some weekend event ideas happening across the county this weekend.
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