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Benjamin Reinhard of San Diego, Calif., representing Maranatha Christian School, competes in the Semifinal Round of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Hannah Foslien
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Scripps National Spelling Bee
Education
San Diego speller eliminated in National Spelling Bee semifinals
City News Service
The 14-year-old was among 24 spellers eliminated in the round, as the field was reduced from 54 to 30. He and the other spellers eliminated in the round are considered to have tied for 31st.
Orfila Vineyards & Winery winemaker Andrew Wisniewski tests a batch of red wine, May 22, 2023.
Roland Lizarondo
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KPBS
Economy
County wine industry wages remain steady as industry faces rising costs
City News Service
Benjamin Reinhard of San Diego, representing Maranatha Christian School, competes in the Preliminary Round of the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Scripps National Spelling Bee
Education
San Diego's Benjamin Reinhard advances to third round of National Spelling Bee
City News Service
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San Diego County Fair 'Once Upon A Fair' 2026

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