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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California mobile driver's license (mDLs) are now being accepted at the San Diego International Airport. California is one of the 15 states that offer mDLs to their residents. -
Interfaith Community Services expanded its detox program, nearly doubling available beds in North County. -
Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, Thursday joined Democratic lawmakers to reintroduce the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, intended to repeal a nearly 230-year-old law targeting immigrants. -
San Diego Unified School District will increase the number of Transitional Kindergarten classrooms around the district by 10% and reduce class sizes from 24 to 20. -
President Trump is taking a very different approach to AI than the Biden administration, and it could affect how California regulates artificial intelligence. -
This week, SDSU Imperial Valley’s Division of Student Affairs hosted the grand opening for its new Student Wellness and Success Center at SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico. -
Schools in the Spencer Valley School District closed at noon Thursday due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. -
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