The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4.9% in June, up from 4% in May, and above last year's 4.4%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for survivors Monday after a 1970 Cessna 414 with six people on board crashed about 3 miles west of Point Loma.
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KPBS Midday EditionBehind every dad joke, whether they result in laughs or a roll of the eyes, is a dad. And that’s who we want to hear more about.
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Hundreds of people at UC San Diego on Friday attended what they called a “Stand Up for Science” protest, pointing out the harm they think has come from Trump administration cuts.
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Oceanside is hosting Pride by the Beach on Saturday where a Pride flag will be raised. This comes after the city of Oceanside reversed their decision to fly the flag at city hall. The majority of the council had voted in favor of it, but on a second reading, things changed.
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California lawmakers advanced several reform measures this week to rein in utility profits, slash electricity bills and potentially save consumers billions of dollars.
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The groups are withdrawing because one of the headliners for Pride Fest, Kehlani, has been vocal about support for Palestinians and Gaza.
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The San Diego Unified School District began taking steps in December of last year to protect students from possible Trump Administration actions.
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Proposed legislation hasn’t moved out of the state Assembly or Senate, raising questions about how far California will go in its efforts to make oil and gas companies pay for climate damage.
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A CalMatters investigation finds a dangerous shortage of defense investigators across the state.
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As city leaders prepare for final budget discussions, the Independent Budget Analyst has shared how some library branches could stay open on Mondays.
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