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For decades, people have found themselves stuck in traffic for hours as they wait to cross the border north from Tijuana into San Diego. But now border wait times are increasing for those going south too.

The results of wastewater testing are showing a dramatic increase in the presence of the COVID-19 virus in San Diego County. Then, details on a bill Governor Gavin Newsom signed Friday that would allow private citizens to sue gun makers for deaths from firearms banned in California. Next, the U.S. Monkeypox outbreak is swiftly expanding and in these early days of its spread, people can spend days in search of the right diagnosis. And, the project to transform San Diego’s Central Embarcadero went before Port Commissioners and the public last week. And the verdict is--- it needs more work. Then, the latest on a plan to transform northeast Mission Bay to include a campground, open space and most importantly marshland for bird and marine life habitat. Next, the Baja California legislature overwhelmingly voted to ban the pseudoscienctific practice that claims to change people’s sexual orientation but the governor vetoed the ban in favor of regulations. Finally, Comic-Con is over but for some artists who went to portfolio reviews their work may just be beginning.

Pride events are taking place across the country amid growing threats of violence against the LGBTQ+ community and an increasingly charged political environment, and one way that’s impacting Pride organizations’ bottom lines is with skyrocketing insurance costs. In other news, San Diego wants to crack down on companies that dig up city streets without properly fixing them after. Plus, San Diego residents are getting acquainted with the stinky, smelly part of their garbage, as organic recycling expands in the city.

San Diego Italian Film Festival Presents "Bangla," 2019 A romantic comedy with a huge heart and charm to match, promising director Phaim Bhuiyan’s film is a fresh and spirited portrait of the complications of young love caught between very different beliefs. Phaim, a young Italian Muslim of Bangladeshi origin born in Italy 22 years ago, lives with his family in Rome’s multiethnic Torpignattara neighborhood. He works as a museum steward, and plays in a band. At a concert, he meets Asia, his exact opposite: pure instinct, and no rules. The attraction between them is immediate, and Phaim will have to figure out how to reconcile his love for the young woman with the most inviolable of Islam’s rules: no sex before marriage. Italian with English subtitles. For more information visit: sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Rising sea levels, more frequent wildfires and increased heat are the most pressing climate change impacts the San Diego region is facing.

The industries most represented among the group include marketing and PR, charities and nonprofits, and technology.

Many U.S. shop owners feel like collateral damage in President Trump's trade war, on the hook to pay big new fees and long unable to manufacture in the U.S.

San Diego Gives & Lakeside's River Park Conservancy - Day of Service Volunteer with us Friday, September 8, 2023, from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. Come one, come all for a river bed cleanup event at Lakeside's River Park Conservancy! Show your commitment to positive change in San Diego County by volunteering with us September 8 for San Diego Gives Day of Service, a one-day, countywide collective volunteer effort to help support the transformational work of San Diego County nonprofits. We can accomplish great things with the support of volunteers like you. To register for this event, please visit here. For more information, email us or call 619-443-4770. This is an opportunity to enjoy a morning with family and friends helping to take care of our river bed. Careful removal of trash from the San Diego River Bed improves the health of the river ecosystem and all the creatures that depend upon it. Volunteers will bag trash and place items in provided containers T-Shirts will be handed out to all who pre-register and bottled water will be on hand if you forget to bring your own, compliments of United Way. * Families, corporate groups and service groups are welcome * Minors must be accompanied by an adult * Closed-toed shoes and long pants required * Sun protection is highly recommended: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc * Bring a reusable water bottle * Tools and supplies will be provided... BUT... * ... If you have a favorite pair of work gloves, snake gaiters, or 'grabbing' tool to pick up trash, then please feel free to bring them! * Restroom facilities available * Plan for walking on uneven terrain, stooping, and bending We hope to see you here! Connect with Lakeside's River Park Conservancy on Facebook!

During its meetings in October and December, the county Board of Supervisors approved $3 million to help migrants and asylum seekers.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents the 42nd International Exhibition juried by award-winning artist, Linda Daley Baker. This highly competitive exhibition represents the very best of water-based media art from around the world. The exhibition runs from Oct. 3-31, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, October 7, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit here for more information. The San Diego Watercolor Society: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram