The building is more than 50 years old and beyond repair, city officials said. It's one of five blocks of city-owned real estate in downtown that leaders hope to revitalize.
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For years, Frontwave has benefited from an exclusive agreement that funnels young Marine recruits into the credit union. A previous KPBS investigation showed Frontwave relies on overdraft fees from Marines and others as a key source of revenue. -
With the Transportation Security Administration set to require Real ID for commercial airline passengers Wednesday, San Diego International Airport leaders are advising travelers to arrive early and be prepared. -
Programs hosted by local libraries and museums can offer community services on anything from hot lunches for school children to job search resources for individuals seeking employment. Grant funding cuts may reduce or end these services. -
The City Council is discussing a proposal for parking fees in parts of Balboa Park, as the city looks for ways to close a budget deficit of more than $300 million. -
Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe introduced the proposal to "safeguard public health, housing and vital care systems," citing looming state and federal budget cuts to multiple programs the county administers. -
Indigenous people across North America are demanding sustained responses to violence in their communities. In San Diego County over the weekend, a summit was held to raise awareness about indigenous people missing and murdered in the region. -
Officials said initially nine people were missing but authorities later apprehended two. -
More showers and thunderstorms were expected for some desert areas in San Diego County, with warmer weather expected to move in by mid-week. -
The Trump administration says it will enforce English language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers. -
A dozen veterans are running in an "ultra-relay" from San Diego to Washington, D.C. to raise money for veteran health.
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