Please Wear a Mask
This week in Clairemont, an encounter with a Starbucks worker made waves when a woman who was refused service for not wearing a mask posted her story on Facebook. People largely supported the Starbucks worker and even launched a virtual tip jar on GoFundMe that has raised more than $40,000. CBS 8 reporter Abbie Alford discusses this story, and how wearing a mask has become a political and cultural dividing line during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Local VA Changes Veterans Suicide Treatment
A congressional investigation is underway to find out why veterans battling thoughts of suicide are being taken off ketamine treatments and directed to use a nasal spray touted by President Trump. Local patients tell inewsource ketamine has been effective. A house subcommittee announced it would look into the matter.
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Diversity in Newsrooms
Recent protests that followed the George Floyd killing have led to concrete political changes in cities across the country. We’re also seeing those who cover the story speak out about diversity in journalism, and how it has a long way to go in accurately representing and telling the stories of America’s changing population. San Diego Union-Tribune community opinion editor Laura Castañeda tells us how the paper's editorial board is working to amplify those voices.
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