The goal is to determine whether it’s safe to build taller structures using cold-formed steel — a strong, lightweight, recycled material that could make construction faster and more affordable.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall’s play opens this weekend at San Diego’s Cygnet Theatre. Set in Memphis, “The Hot Wing King” follows a Black, gay couple navigating grief, family and a high-stakes hot wing contest. -
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Mayor Todd Gloria’s chief of staff claims former city COO Eric Dargan, whose position was eliminated in February, was "terminated for cause" in response to his lawsuit alleging discrimination and a breached contract.
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