From August 2019 to November 2022, Vi Nguyen filled more than 730 bags “of ocean-bound plastic” and salvaged nearly 2,000 items, according to her blog, Dr. Plastic Picker.
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The first seizure was on April 7, when officers referred a 51-year-old Mexican national driving a Toyota Prius for a secondary inspection. During the inspection, a CBP canine team alerted to the vehicle, and agents allegedly found 124 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $2.4 million in 44 packages concealed in the doors, back seat and rear quarter panels of the car. -
Coastal areas will remain in the upper 60s, while inland valleys may see cooler, cloudier days starting Tuesday. Cool weather, a deep marine layer, and breezy conditions are expected in the mountains and deserts. -
Before the upgrades, it was nearly impossible for hikers to safely cross between Serra Mesa and Mission Valley. -
Villaraigosa was State Assembly Speaker from 1998 to 2000 and was mayor of Los Angeles for 8 years before terming out in 2013. He has also run for governor before in 2018. He failed to move on from the primary, losing to Gavin Newsom and John Cox. -
The $6.4 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 will be discussed, debated and amended until June 9, the city's deadline for adopting a final budget. Gloria said the nearly $120 million hole in the city's finances was built over decades of deferred maintenance, rising costs and changing priorities both in Washington and Sacramento. -
Both the MTS and NCTD boards voted Thursday to recommend fare hikes to SANDAG, which has the final say. -
The council committee was considering reducing the downtown hourly special event rate from $10 to $5, shortening the enforcement window from six hours to five and limiting the special event parking zone to five blocks around Petco Park. -
The Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) was a one‑time state payment to Californians between October 2022 and January 2023. Payments ranging from $200 to $1,050 were issued to help ease financial burdens caused by an inflation surge and rising gas prices. -
Plans to increase rider fares up to 40% go before boards of the Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit District on Thursday. -
The 9th annual San Diego Book Crawl returns April 25-27, featuring more independent bookstores across the county expecting its largest turnout yet.
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