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California residents are celebrating the sunny Memorial Day weekend more upbeat than they have been for any other holiday since the pandemic began, thanks to dramatically lower virus case rates and increasing vaccinations. -
The iconic Ocean Beach Pier partially opened Friday, for the first time since January. -
Streamers filled the air, sparklers burst in the sky and entertainers packed the stage as Legoland California Resort opened The Lego Movie World Thursday, based on the films "The Lego Movie" and "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part." -
The Port of San Diego partnered with Sharp HealthCare to vaccinate over 400 cruise ship crew members. -
The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on the region's tourism industry. And a recent report shows that half of the job losses among Latinx workers were suffered by those in the tourism sector. -
The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House has been closed since March 2020, and is in danger of closing for good unless it gets financial help. -
The decaying California Theatre will be turned into a high rise with condos, retail space and a hotel. The plan approved by councilmembers satisfies historic preservationists but not affordable housing advocates. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe City Council on Tuesday voted to go ahead with Measure C, a March 2020 ballot measure that seeks to fund an expansion through increased hotel taxes, even though it garnered approval from slightly less than two-thirds of city voters. -
The San Diego Unified School District announces a plan to return all grades to in-person learning after a year long COVID-19 hiatus, an examination of California's utility bills show more than $1 billion in past due charges, and San Diego's city council ends years of gridlock on short term home rental regulations. -
San Diego City Council President Jen Campbell is facing a swell of opposition from her constituents due mainly to her position on short-term rentals. But there are also deeper issues at play.
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