Cal Fire personnel said the newly upgraded Ramona Air Attack Base opened in time to fight the Creelman Fire.
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First, we look over some data to determine both the personal cost and regional economic impact of Comic-Con. Then, a congressman says a detention center policy is getting in the way of his ability to conduct oversight visits. Also, we’ll tell you how a newly-updated Air attack base helped to stop the wildfire in Ramona. Next, a preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the International Bicycle Film Festival. And, some weekend event ideas taking place across the county that you and yours could take part in.
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From elaborate costumes and collectibles to quiet moments amid the crowds, these photos capture the energy, creativity and community on opening day of Comic-Con. -
San Diego Blood Bank/San Diego Blood BankOver 700 pints of blood were collected on the first day of the 50th Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive at Comic-Con International, kicking off a five-day effort to gather thousands of pints for summer medical needs, it was announced Thursday. -
Jim Peaco/National Park ServiceDemocrats are advancing a bill over objections from rural residents, ranchers and Republicans that would study whether California should bring back grizzly bears. -
KPBS StaffSan Diegans are experiencing more dangerously hot days than they are used to. Heat has a real impact on health and finances. KPBS breaks down those numbers and looks at how to minimize the risk while keeping loved ones safe.
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English teachers are excited to have a new adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey to use to get students excited about the epic poem. -
A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country. -
Grace Farris' book brings readers behind the med school scenes — documenting anxiety over loans, bouts of impostor syndrome, friendships forged in stress, and the ever-impossible work-life balance.
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Every two years, participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, must renew their status. Approvals from the federal government now take three months on average — up from two weeks in 2025. -
An outside animal welfare consulting firm reviewed the county’s two animal shelters. Key recommendations include improving staff support and clarifying certain shelter policies.
DACA recipients are losing their protected status due to lengthy administrative delays
A half-century fight to save an Emerald Hills green space for a park may soon be decided
The rising cost of youth sports is leaving some kids on the sideline
How military families manage San Diego's high cost of living
Sweetwater Union High School District holds first graduation ceremony in Tijuana
Part 2: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Part 1: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Immigrant detentions on San Diego’s military bases have spiked under Trump
Lawyers accuse immigration courts of holding ‘sham’ bond hearings
How a San Diego English teacher is using AI in her classroom
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on how long Comic-Con will remain in San Diego. Then, hear what happened when Chula Vista’s city council tried to give themselves a big raise this week. And sticking with local governments, Lemon Grove considers a tenant protection ordinance. We’ve also got a conversation with Marnie Von Wilpert about how she’s juggling her campaign for Congress and her recent cancer diagnosis. Plus, reporter John Carroll takes us for a stroll on the new Pride Promenade.
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First, the DOJ has accused UC San Diego of racial discrimination. Then, we’ll tell you why a billion dollars in medicaid reimbursements is being withheld. Also, a request to raise SDG&E rates is being opposed by some. And, we’ll tell you how you can be involved with Comic-Con without having a badge.
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