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Colorado voters in 2020 approved raising hundreds of millions of dollars to establish a universal pre-K program. That money comes from a surprising — and controversial — source: tobacco tax revenue.

LaPierre leaves as he and other former NRA officials stand accused of misappropriating funds from the nonprofit to bankroll opulent lifestyles. LaPierre has denied those allegations.

Tune in Thursday, June 22 for all NEW Data and insights into the economy and how it is impacting our real estate market. ⁠You can't afford to miss this! The information shared here has helped people become multi-millionaires - it is essential insights you won't hear anywhere else. New data is presented every month! We'll cover:⁠ ✔️Interest rates - where are they headed and how does this impact real estate? ✔️Inventory - when will there be more? ✔️Sales prices - are they going down this year? ✔️Big military and corporate developments - where are all the jobs at and why does this matter for real estate?⁠ ✔️Investment mindset - is now still a good time to invest?⁠ ⁠ 🔑Remember the key 🔑-- real estate is hyper-local. It's essential you block out the national noise and tune into local data to know what is happening in our market now. ⁠ During this interactive and engaging webinar, Patrick Kappel of the Kappel Realty Group will paint an economic picture of the San Diego market utilizing the latest data, graphs, charts, and information collected from numerous sources to provide you with a clear image of the current real estate market and San Diego's economic outlook for the year. Hear all new data and forecasts! Register here at www.kappelrealtygroup.com/webinar The Kappel Realty Group is a Platinum Real Estate Team in San Diego County, placing it in the top 1% percent of all real estate groups in the County and top 1% in the country. The team is the #1 Large Team within Compass San Diego and the #2 Large Team in all of San Diego County amongst all brokerages. This webinar is taught by Patrick Kappel, named by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 50 most influential residential real estate leaders of 2021. Patrick is a top 1% Realtor in San Diego County and 2020 San Diego Team REALTOR Leader of the Year by the San Diego Association of Realtors. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor's degree and continued his education at UCLA, where he received his MBA with a focus in finance and entrepreneurship. He then earned a Masters Degree in Real Estate from the University of San Diego. His combined years of academic and practical knowledge have given him the necessary skills to become a trusted teacher and advisor to his clients. Find all our latest webinars at www.kappelrealtygroup.com/webinars

U.S. employers added 216,000 jobs in December, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%. The labor market proved resilient in 2023, despite rising interest rates.

KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis spoke to an attorney trying to end the controversial pandemic-era immigration policy known as Title 42. Then, how businesses and residents are reacting to the bike lanes coming to Convoy Street. Plus, 2022 brought the establishment of a San Diego Black Arts & Culture District.

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4% in September, down from a revised 4.3% in August and above the year-ago estimate of 3.1%, according to figures released on Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

Prosecutors said Monday that 67 adults and five juveniles face charges from criminal mischief to conspiracy and felony burglary.

The five people who died while trying to catch a glimpse of the wrecked ocean liner included a Guinness World Record holder, a deep sea entrepreneur, wealthy businessmen and "Mr. Titanic."

So Cal Comics is excited to announce its participation in the nationally popular one-day event designed to stimulate business for comic book retailers and publishers, Free Comic Book Day. This event will occur on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the massive outdoor arena of Southern California Comics. "We're going all out this year," says owner Jamie Newbold. "We'll be handing out thousands of free comic books to everyone and anyone who comes to our event. It's a great opportunity to rediscover the love for your favorite childhood hobby." 2023 marks the 21st year of the event and the 25th anniversary of the opening of Southern California Comics. We will celebrate the anniversary with limited edition store shirts and tote bags, available starting on Free Comic Book Day. Previous shows have attracted as many as 1500 people. This year we have 24 vendors of hot collectibles and local comic creators sharing their original creations. So Cal Comics has an impressive guest list of local art talent, but the Tour de Force is the seminal arrangement to have over one million dollars worth of comic books on display in one glass case. Actual copies of Action Comics 1-10 will be on display, which is a great photo opp moment because of San Diego's comic heritage. "This is a great photo opp for the press," says Newbold. "These books are rarely seen in public for their scarcity." The event is family-friendly and will be held outdoors. Cosplay is encouraged! Visitors will be treated to a kaleidoscope of incredible collectibles, from comic books to Barbie dolls. "We have experts on hand to talk about comic books and comic collecting in San Diego," says Newbold. "It's a great opportunity to learn about the history of comics and the industry as a whole." Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! So Cal Comics invites you to join them on May 20 to celebrate comic books and the love for this timeless hobby.

At a campaign event in New Hampshire Wednesday, the former S.C. governor didn't mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War, sparking controversy. Now she's walking back those comments.