Gov. Gavin Newsom is commuting all death sentences in the state to life without parole. Over 30 of the individuals on death row were charged, or had their day in court, in San Diego County.
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First, the Midterms are now behind us but some San Diegans will be voting again in a few months. Then, the Democratic Socialists of America were on the ballot in some of the most conservative regions of our county. Also, local organizations stepped up to host vote centers as a safe space for immigrant communities to cast their ballots. And, some weekend events that you and yours can attend.
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