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The Trump White House tries to keep pace with an impeachment inquiry at home and a foreign policy crisis in the Middle East. Congressman Duncan Hunter fails to secure the endorsement of the San Diego County Republican Party for his reelection campaign. And a look at how California is better prepared for earthquakes 30 years after Loma Prieta quake.

The NBA tries to balance freedom of expression with its business interests in China. Plus, Macy's files a lawsuit over the future plans for Horton Plaza. And, Target partners with Toys R Us ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Utility companies across the state enact preventative power outages amid an escalating risk for wildfires. San Diego State University negotiates with the city council over the purchase price for the Mission Valley stadium site. And, an analysis of crime data from the San Diego Police Department reveals a small percentage of vehicle break-ins result in arrests.

Stable job growth gives stocks a boost after a weak manufacturing report rattled investors. Forever 21 becomes the latest retailer to file for bankruptcy. And, California enacts a new law opening the door for college athletes to use their image and likeness for paid work.

President Trump lashes out at the media amid new developments in the impeachment inquiry; a new California law will allow college student-athletes to use their image and likeness for paid work; and the San Diego Padres look for a new manager after another losing season.

This week in business: San Diego home prices pick up, legal marijuana businesses can finally get access to banking, and Twitchcon returns to the downtown convention center.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that public officials can face legal action for blocking social media users on their pages.

Scripps Research Institute is mounting a study, aimed at learning how people who have it can reduce symptoms by rationing their energy.

A San Diego jury awarded $5 million in damages to the student, a Coronado High School basketball player.