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A businessman trying to buy a municipal building at the base of the city's water tower got a lot more than he bargained for — several thousand gallons more.

While midterms are typically a challenge for the party in power, two Democratic strategists say Biden's recent wins — and the threat of Republican control of Congress — could galvanize voters.

NASA's $10 billion new telescope showed the world something remarkable today: an image of some of the first galaxies to form in the universe.

California voters rejected a proposal to partially dismantle the state’s 42-year-old cap on property taxes, a move that would have raised taxes for many businesses in a pandemic-hobbled economy. Plus, two new ordinances passed by the San Diego City Council will give the public more say over how surveillance technology, such as cameras and smart street lights, are used. Also, now that San Diego has sunk back into the purple tier, what does it mean for businesses and could it have been prevented? In addition, voters passed Measure B, which will establish an independent commission to oversee the San Diego Police Department. But there are still many details to be worked out regarding how the commission will operate. And, San Diego City College and the San Diego Housing Commission collaborated to create a class that will train people who are interested in working with the homeless. Finally, the rich sounds of the ocean right off San Diego’s coast in this replay of “Rad Scientist” episode.

Gorbachev was the Soviet Union's last leader and played a central role in ending the Cold War. The hospital that treated him said he died of a serious and protracted disease.

Each year, the Fur Ball is a special opportunity to celebrate our compassion for animals and the people who love them. It’s also one of our most important fundraisers of the year! Thanks to generous friends like you, we were able to meet our match goal for the Fur Ball 2020 campaign and raised over $600,000! We cannot thank you enough for helping to transform the lives of animals in need, giving them the magic of hope, healing and a second chance. While we've missed seeing San Diego's pets in their finest, we are grateful to you for helping to make this year's unique Fur Ball a success for the animals! Save the date! Please mark your calendars for our 35th annual Fur Ball, which will be held on Saturday, October 2. We look forward to joining together to celebrate our shared compassion for animals with an evening under the stars. While we are optimistic that the Fur Ball will be an in-person event, we will continue to evaluate based on the safety and comfort our guests and will share additional information as the event nears. For more information, please email furball@sdhumane.orgSponsor the Fur Ball Gala. When your company partners with San Diego Humane Society, you’re joining a community that is committed to creating a more humane San Diego for animals and the people who love them. To learn more about ways your business can make an impact for animals in need through sponsorship, contact Bobbie Barnes at BBarnes@sdhumane.org or by calling (619) 243-6147.

The streaming service had forecast that it would lose 2 million subscribers. The less severe loss, combined with a projection of growth in July to September, helped lift Netflix's battered stock.

Bodega Latina, which does business as El Super, was cited $1,164,500 after an investigation found that "some workers were forced to work while sick, others were told to apply for unemployment while quarantining or in isolation, while others waited months to be paid," according to the Labor Commissioner's Office.

A drop in tourism due to political turmoil and the pandemic led to financial woes for the ferry, which has taken passengers across Victoria Harbor for decades. Now there are fears it may go bankrupt.

A bill signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom would require producers to use 25% less plastic for single-use products by 2032.