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 Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail project.
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Protesters rallied Wednesday to demand that the university do more to protect students without legal status.
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