Supervisor John Hawk made the derogatory comment during an April transit agency meeting. Quechan President Jonathan Koteen said the remarks were “egregious” and reliant on racial stereotypes.
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A judge granted the petition for Casseus’ release during a hearing in federal court Friday. -
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-CA, visited Point Loma High School Thursday, answering questions from students and the media. -
Port officials said they’ve significantly reduced sources of particle and nitrogen oxide pollution. They’ve made little progress on encouraging adoption of heavy-duty electric trucks. -
Following reporting by KPBS, California Assembly Public Safety Committee Chair Nick Schultz said temperatures at the San Diego prison were a source of “grave concern.” -
Three incarcerated people said officials at the San Diego County prison restricted access to large fans and ice water last month, even as temperatures rose above 90 degrees indoors. -
A KPBS investigation earlier this year found the nonprofit owner of the Imperial Regional Detention Facility had avoided millions in taxes by operating as a charity. -
Another resident is already suing for environmental reasons. But the resident filing this lawsuit said she wants to litigate the community's core issue with the development — racial discrimination and an unjust process. -
Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) opens Sep. 29 for a two-year run, while planning proceeds for a permanent museum. -
The effort comes just over a month after the San Diego County Board of Supervisors ended its gun range agreements with the federal government. -
San Diego Muslims took part in a larger initiative to get their faith community involved in the political process.
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