More than half of San Diego County’s first through 12th graders qualify, according to state officials.
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Hundreds of Black student union members in San Diego Unified gathered Monday to mark the start of Black History Month. -
A news release Friday said official cultural observances are no longer part of military life. -
Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed across the United States in a loosely organized day of protest against the President Donald Trump's immigration policies. -
President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China is aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. Ingredients for fentanyl are produced in China and used by pharmaceutical companies to make legal painkillers. -
Public utilities can bill directly for hundreds of millions of dollars in shareholder returns despite being in what critics call a lower-risk business. -
California’s estimated 100,000 undocumented college students are grappling with President Trump’s plans of mass deportations. Dream centers on many campuses are stepping in to provide guidance and meet the skyrocketing demand for legal services from students. -
Children regularly lose Medi-Cal coverage because of administrative errors. California’s plan to keep them enrolled evaporated when voters passed Proposition 35. -
There are many ways you can mobilize as an individual or coalition to make change in your community. But when it comes to matters of local government, perhaps the best place to start is by attending public meetings. -
Performers reflect on its evolution and cultural impact, while Mayor Todd Gloria honors its role in fostering inclusivity. -
Social and environmental groups sued last year saying the $1.8 billion Hell’s Kitchen project could cause water and air problems not disclosed in its environmental impact report. A judge disagreed.
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