Measure A would levy a tax on homes in San Diego that are not claimed as a primary residence and are vacant for most of the year. Revenue from the tax would go to the city's general fund, which pays for services like public safety, libraries, parks and infrastructure.
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In the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge. The hedge fund manager-turned-liberal activist is using his personal fortune to saturate TV screens and mobile phones with advertising. -
The first seizure was on April 7, when officers referred a 51-year-old Mexican national driving a Toyota Prius for a secondary inspection. During the inspection, a CBP canine team alerted to the vehicle, and agents allegedly found 124 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $2.4 million in 44 packages concealed in the doors, back seat and rear quarter panels of the car. -
Coastal areas will remain in the upper 60s, while inland valleys may see cooler, cloudier days starting Tuesday. Cool weather, a deep marine layer, and breezy conditions are expected in the mountains and deserts. -
The new one-night festival at Queen Bee's showcases five films from queer and femme filmmakers who bite back. -
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Starting next school year, students will have to put their phones, smartwatches and other devices in a lockable bag for the entire school day. -
Drivers were advised they can use southbound I-5 to get to eastbound State Route 52 or eastbound Interstate 8 in order to reach southbound I-805 on the other side of the closure. -
Before the upgrades, it was nearly impossible for hikers to safely cross between Serra Mesa and Mission Valley. -
Parents with 9-to-5 jobs often need a few hours of child care between the end of the school day and the end of the work day. But with limited availability, many families must piece together an after-school routine. -
Villaraigosa was State Assembly Speaker from 1998 to 2000 and was mayor of Los Angeles for 8 years before terming out in 2013. He has also run for governor before in 2018. He failed to move on from the primary, losing to Gavin Newsom and John Cox.
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