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At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs, and the future of its climate agenda.
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She and her husband Irwin Jacobs, the Qualcomm co-founder, donated hundreds of millions of dollars to many San Diego schools and nonprofits, including KPBS. -
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has hatched five Little Blue Penguin chicks this season, the first since the aquarium welcomed the birds in 2022. -
The Newsom administration wants state employees in the office at least twice a week. Many civil servants prefer working from home, and their unions are fighting to protect generous telework policies. -
Universal Transitional Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Nannini from Hancock Elementary School, Standley Middle School math teacher Lisa Clifner, and Morse High School English teacher Maria Miller are the teachers of the year. -
After massive downpours flooded California’s rivers and packed mountains with snow, the state has reported the first increase in groundwater supplies in four years. -
Roughly 80% of the iconic seafront landmark should be available for public use once again. -
The Tribe’s Environmental Department has cleared out acres of invasive brush and planted hundreds of native trees along the banks of the Colorado River. -
A pro-Israel Solidarity Rally was held Sunday at UC San Diego, next to the student encampment supporting Palestinians in Gaza. -
The fire-scarred Oceanside Pier, which has been closed since flames engulfed its western end eight days ago, is on track to reopen — for the most part — next week, city officials announced Friday. -
In the wake of campus protests, Republican leaders in the Legislature say that students who committed violent or criminal acts shouldn’t receive Cal Grants.
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