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In the 1970s and ’80s, KPBS turned primetime into a weeklong live auction where San Diegans could bid on everything from custom cars to dinner with host Ken Kramer. The events were chaotic, unforgettable and a huge community celebration.
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About 100 San Diegans are part of a class action lawsuit against the city, alleging its “utter failure” to maintain Chollas Creek flood control infrastructure. -
As part of Bike Month, SANDAG is hosting 'Bike Anywhere Day' on May 16. Participating cyclists of all ages can visit over 100 pit stops throughout the county. -
The park includes recreational fields, miles of walking and biking trails and a children’s play area. -
The San Diego County Registrar of Voters expects voter turnout for the March 5 primary election to be between 45% and 50%. -
The same complex flooded in December 2018. The building's owner settled a lawsuit with the city for more than $423,000. -
The state law requiring people to put their food waste in green bins now includes some businesses. -
Pharmacies say they are now taking appointments for the latest COVID-19 vaccine, intended to protect against the newest coronavirus variants. -
If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend, you might want to pack a mask. An uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county means the virus is more likely to be in public spaces. -
Whatever you did to prepare for last winter's heavy rain is what you need to do before Hurricane Hilary drenches San Diego County. -
The Union Grantville apartment building is meant to house about 600 students attending the nearby California State University.
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