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Assembly Bill 1312 would make hospitals check for financial assistance eligibility before patients are discharged. Advocates say it could help prevent long-term medical debt. -
Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday released a preliminary city budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that includes $157 million in new revenue partly composed of increased fees, but also cuts to libraries and recreation centers. -
The law is intended to help those who might not have the access or knowledge to use digital coupons. Many grocery stores offer deals through phone apps or otherwise online only. -
One reason for the seemingly endless upward trajectory of rents is how expensive it is to build new apartments in California. Those costs are a major contributor to “break-even rents,” or what must be charged for a project to be financially feasible. -
One day after noxious odors from massive wastewater dumping prompted county health guidance for residents near the Tijuana River, County Supervisor Jim Desmond Tuesday called on the federal government to impose penalties against Mexico if it continues such dumping. -
Tariffs are particularly tough on small business owners, and that describes almost all businesses in San Diego. -
More than $23 million in funding for forest and vegetation management projects aimed at wildfire prevention will go the San Diego River Conservancy, as part of a statewide round of funding to address growing vegetation fire risks, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Monday. -
A new Senate bill would make it easier for disabled veterans to access housing vouchers by excluding disability benefits from income eligibility. -
Previous administrations prioritized unauthorized immigrants with violent criminal records when making decisions on who is sent to detention. All 15 people arrested in the El Cajon area raid in late March were sent to detention. -
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Julian area of San Diego County on Monday.
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