Miguel Gutierrez Jr.
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CalMatters
Lawmakers put millions toward a state library program aimed at bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to California children. Now the state library and a California nonprofit are under fire for how they spent some of the money.
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Oceanside Harbor has been designated a "critical harbor of refuge," serving commercial users and military vessels entering and exiting Camp Pendleton. It is the only harbor between San Diego and Dana Point. -
Additionally, visitors generated $11 million in federal taxes and $7.6 million in state and local taxes. Breeders' Cup visitors spent $38.7 million across hotels, dining, retail, transportation and entertainment and $5 million was spent on facility enhancements and event infrastructure at Del Mar, the study found. -
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A new gathering brings discussions about death out of formal settings and in to happy hour. -
The bill would streamline the approval process for building high-rise affordable housing and mixed-use developments near downtown transit hubs. -
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, endangering California’s law. State lawmakers believe there is a “path forward” despite the court’s ruling. -
The water contact closure was in addition to closures already in place for the Tijuana Slough, Imperial Beach and Silver Strand Shorelines, and Avenida Lunar, according to the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality. -
California Republicans embrace Trump at their convention while candidates in competitive races keep him at arm’s length to win over voters. -
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has announced he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down. -
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco received 49% of the vote, while Trump's pick, former Fox News Host Steve Hilton, got 44%. The remaining delegates voted to not endorse either candidate.
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