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Some of the most intense attacks hit the Gaza Strip on Thursday night. But the clashes also brought large protests in the occupied West Bank — where at least 10 people reportedly died.

The arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich, who was seized from a flight that was forced down by Belarusian authorities, is being called an act of state terrorism and air piracy.

Work got underway Monday to dismantle the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. Southern California Edison, the plant’s operator, says the decommissioning process is expected to take eight years. Plus, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders may be leading in the Democratic presidential primary race, but The San Diego Union-Tribune is recommending the country go in a different direction. The editorial board endorsed South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president of the United States. Also, a string of Facebook posts, which has since been scrubbed off the site, lands a judicial candidate in hot water for their racist, anti-immigrant, transphobic and misogynist themes. And, the battle over Measure B is attracting big money — mostly from one faction. In addition, KPBS’ “My First Day” podcast introduces listeners to Ron Patterson, a man who slept on the streets of Ocean Beach. Finally, dozens of indigenous voices will be represented at a two-day symposium hosted by UC San Diego this week.

Every unit is holding a "stand down" to talk about extremism in the ranks. But the armed forces are still grappling with fundamental questions of how to define, identify and best deal with it.

For the first time in four decades, someone who isn't named Duncan Hunter will be representing the 50th Congressional District. The main candidates include three Republicans and a Democrat. And, San Diego County Voters To Decide Fate Of Newland Sierra Housing Project. Plus, San Diego City Council Debates SDSU Mission Valley Deal.

Days after the countywide ordinance expired, tenants across the county received letters terminating their leases forcing them to find housing in an increasingly expensive rental market.

This year, some homes in California may be asked to participate in two head counts. To check the accuracy of the 2020 census, the state is sending out its own workers to survey certain neighborhoods.

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined hundreds of other U.S. mayors when he signed the Mayors Monarch Pledge. Signing the pledge commits the city to take action to help the endangered butterfly.

As Super Tuesday nears, here’s a look at the key San Diego issues and races on the March primary election ballot. In the 50th Congressional District, for the first time in four decades, someone named Duncan Hunter is not on the ballot. The race became a slugfest for Republicans hoping to keep the district red after Duncan D. Hunter resigned in January. For the Democrats, Congresswoman Susan Davis’ retirement brings uncertainty to the 53rd District. In the San Diego mayor’s race, San Diegans could potentially choose between two Democrats in the general election. That's because the top two vote-getters in the March primary will advance to the November election, and three of the five candidates are Democrats. Plus, Convention Center expansion supporters are, once again, pushing for an increase in the hotel tax to pay for the project, homeless services and road repairs. In the county supervisor races, one contest may cause a historic shift on the board and turn it blue. Also, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is proposing to raise property taxes to modernize classrooms and build a 100-unit affordable housing complex for teachers and staff. Finally, Proposition 13, the only state-wide measure on the ballot, asks voters to approve $15 billion in state bonds to renovate schools and universities.

Four candidates will vie to replace Scott Sherman on the San Diego City Council. Plus, after a record-setting deployment, sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were greeted by their families at North Island Monday morning. And Brian Maienschein switched parties and is now running for state assembly as a Democrat.