Manuel Orbegozo
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CalMatters
California’s tough-on-crime law promised treatment. Here’s why people are falling through the cracks
California’s Prop. 36 gave certain people facing criminal charges an option to have their cases dropped if they complete drug treatment. Now, counties are on their own to figure out how to provide it.
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Teamsters Local 481 represents around 1,800 workers at the Zoo Wildlife Alliance, ranging from retail and concessions to wildlife care specialists and horticulturalists, according to a union statement. -
The national average price has increased $1.456 since the attack on Iran. -
The North County nonprofit provides financial education and assistance to women transitioning out of the military so they can afford childcare, go back to school or find housing. -
"Visiones Nocturnas" at MCASD; Rebecca Webb at Tina Krohn; José González; ballet; a book swap; "Come From Away"; Adalyn Grace and more. -
California’s High-Speed Rail Authority paid nearly $600,000 in unallowable travel reimbursements to outside consultants while keeping a poor record to justify them, a state investigation found. -
While Sen. Monique Limón doesn’t have a blockbuster legislative victory to show for her first year as pro tem, her biggest win so far is her popularity with Senate colleagues. Unlike her predecessor, who was known as a micromanager, Limón’s egalitarian, “govern by consensus” approach has kept her caucus in lockstep. -
The Imperial Irrigation District's new rules require major energy users to cover infrastructure upgrades and pay a minimum monthly charge, among other things. -
San Diego Design Week runs Sept. 15-20, and we combed through installations, tours, talks and hands-on workshops to handpick 15 free ways to experience some of the region's most creative design. -
Last month, state lawmakers passed legislation formally clearing the way to install solar panel arrays that fit on a balcony or in a yard. The bill awaits the governor’s signature. -
This is the second arrest in Southern California this week related to federal fraud charges. On Tuesday, 12 people were charged in San Diego with stealing over $10 million in childcare aid.
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