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Waste management company Republic Services and Teamsters Local 542 sat at the bargaining table on Christmas Eve but they failed to reach an agreement - thus waste is piling up in a few neighborhoods. Meanwhile, The San Diego Unified School District is teaming up with two community organizations as part of a public outreach campaign on behalf ofCOVID-19 vaccines. Plus, personal income in San Diego saw the biggest annual increase in 2020 since the U.S. department of Commerce began keeping track more than 10 years ago.

Mayor Todd Gloria Tuesday signed an executive order to address the illicit fentanyl crisis in the city by strengthening and prioritizing law enforcement for crimes related to the sale of the drug.

News organizations quoted a statement from the Central Clinical Hospital as saying he died after a long illness. No other details were given.

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Calling all musicians, it's your turn to play! Sing for Hope's creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in community spaces worldwide. The unique piano created by renowned artist Maria Tonelli Smith will feature special performances by professional musicians, as well as opportunities for the public to spontaneously engage with the Sing for Hope Piano, creating an atmosphere of joy and harmony for community members of all ages. Welcoming all to play the Sing for Hope Piano March 17-27 from center open through 11am. For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www.westfield.com/utc/singforhope Sing For Hope Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On demand now on YouTube or watch Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. A movie that journeys alongside leading insect scientists and Coyote Peterson to explore the most painful stings and the fascinating science of the unseen lives that surround you.

California public schools will soon offer free transitional kindergarten for all 4 year olds. It will be a big help to working parents, but it may have unintended consequences for childcare providers. Meanwhile, a former Pier 1 Imports building in the Midway community has become the city’s latest homeless shelter. The city owned facility has 44 beds and will have 24-hour staffing through a contract with the San Diego Housing Commission. Plus, since the start of the pandemic, the number of people moving to California from other states has dropped by nearly 40%, according to a new study released by the California Policy Lab.

A powerful earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, killing more than 3,400 people and injuring thousands more. Hundreds of families are still trapped.

The move signals Russia's growing frustration over Ukrainian advances in areas the Kremlin claimed to annex. It came hours after Kremlin-appointed officials ordered civilians to evacuate Kherson.

Hundreds of sanitation workers are on strike in San Diego county, leaving garbage piling up in Chula Vista and Clairemont Mesa. Contract negotiations between sanitation company Republic Services and the local union broke down on December 17. It is Christmas week and–no surprise–traffic is up at the airport. But the threat of the omicron variant looms over California and the entire country. Plus, a report on how veterans are using poetry and prose to work through the stress of war.