The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, recycled material that could make construction faster and more affordable.
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The United Ways of California study recommends policymakers expand affordable child care, public benefits and tax credits for families with young children. -
Construction was underway Tuesday to turn the former site of the county's Family Court into 125 affordable housing units for seniors and families with low income. -
Groups that support California crime victims and attempt to reduce gun violence lost millions of dollars in grants when the Trump administration pulled funding. -
A California law empowers state investigators to check on conditions at ICE detention centers. A new report raises concerns about health care inside them. -
The Trump administration is looking to build an immigration detention facility at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, and pushing to speed up a review process, according to internal government communications obtained by KQED. -
The Trump administration appears to have cancelled millions in grants for Casa Familiar and the Environmental Health Coalition for projects aimed at improving air quality in poor neighborhoods. -
A way for San Diego County residents to virtually track pollution from the Tijuana River in South County went live Monday, providing a real time update on beach water quality and sewage odor. -
Warmer weather is expected for most of the week in the coastal areas and valleys of San Diego County, with some cooling anticipated next weekend following Monday's rain. -
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Some of Issa’s constituents said he hasn't held a town hall in over 2,000 days. Thursday, they wanted to confront him at a McDonald’s in San Marcos where he was expected to make an appearance, but they didn’t see him.
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