Alexander Nguyen
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KPBS
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 County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday opposing plans by State Farm and other major insurers to reduce homeowner policies in the state. -
The commission remains well short of the oversight vision approved by voters more than three years ago. -
The lithium industry is pledging to bring new jobs and growth to the region. But past experiences with renewable energy have left many residents with lingering mistrust. -
Industry leaders said convention attendees are extending their stays in San Diego, helping keep hotel rooms full on weekdays. -
Felony convictions against a total of nine former military officers have now been vacated due to "significant misconduct" of federal prosecutors. -
The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously advanced a proposed agreement with UC San Diego Health to provide acute psychiatric care, along with 30 to 45 additional beds, for eligible Medi-Cal patients at the university's East Campus Medical Center. -
Too few trees at California’s schools mean there’s little protecting students from a warming planet. Here’s how advocates say the state can pay for more shade. -
Graduate students at the University of California, Santa Cruz walked off their jobs and went on strike Monday. -
The Small Business Administration will officially close the two remaining San Diego and Spring Valley disaster loan outreach centers at 6 p.m. on Thursday -
State lawmakers often don’t know how well a program is working before deciding whether to cut or increase spending. Instead, they hear from advocates, interest groups and sometimes the public. Key budget hearings ramp up this week.
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