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28 Days Of Black Film History
Follow this blog for daily posts about films made by Black directors that are important or noteworthy in the evolution of Black cinema. Read more/news/2021/feb/02/28-days-black-film-history/
Andra Day Channels Billie Holiday In New Biopic
Billie Holiday died at the age of 44 in 1959. She leaves behind a legacy of great songs rendered in her uniquely evocative vocal style. But the new film "The ... Read more/news/2021/feb/26/andra-day-channels-billie-holiday-new-biopic/
Roundtable: California Recall Comes To San Diego
- May 14
- By Bennett Lacy
Gov. Gavin Newsom and one of his republican recall opponents make stops in San Diego this week, local restaurant operators say they're having a hard time filling open positions, and a culinary tour through City Heights.
Undocumented Immigrants May Get More Stimulus Payments From Gov. Newsom
- May 11
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed another round of stimulus payments for undocumented workers in California. But many believe they’re still not adequate.
Five Species On San Clemente Island To Recover From Endangered Status
- May 6
- By City News Service
Five plant and animal species on San Clemente Island, which is part of Naval Base Coronado, no longer need Endangered Species Act protection, it was announced Thursday.
As Biden Lifts Refugee Cap, San Diego Organizations Prepare For Influx
- May 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The Biden administration says it will allow 62,500 refugees into the U.S. over the next six months. But that will be a challenge for refugee organizations, following years of limited refugee numbers under the Trump administration.
Fast-Rising Housing Prices Changing South County Real Estate Market
- April 29
- By Alexandra Rangel
San Diego home prices are among the second highest increasing in the nation.
FilmOut Presents 'Tu Me Manques' For April Monthly Screening
- April 21
- By Beth Accomando
FilmOut, San Diego’s LGBTQ film festival, continues with its monthly film screenings online. April's selection is "Tu Me Manques."
Left With Nothing By Biden Administration, Migrant Families In Tijuana Face An Impossible Choice
- April 20
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
As migrant families cross into the United States, many are being flown to San Diego and then removed to Mexico, without any of their belongings. This policy may be contributing to the rise of unaccompanied children crossing the border.
Lawsuit Filed Seeking EPA Protections For 19 Plant And Animal Species
- April 15
- By City News Service
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Thursday against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for allegedly failing to protect 19 plant and animal species, including a butterfly currently found only in San Diego County and Baja California.
While Cats And Dogs Fared Well During Pandemic, Less Popular Pets Have Struggled
- April 15
- By Erik Anderson
COVID-19 was great for dogs and cats, but not all pets fared as well and local animal advocates hope to keep those animals in the spotlight.
Delay On Vote To Revise Reservation Expansion Policy Draws Criticism From Tribal Leaders
- April 14
- By Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon
A decades-old policy that places a number of barriers to the region's tribes ability to acquire land will be revisited next month by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
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