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Cómo los demócratas de San Diego están usando la Propuesta 50 para atraer a nuevos votantes.

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Cómo los demócratas de San Diego están usando la Propuesta 50 para atraer a nuevos votantes.

San Diego Democrats are leveraging Proposition 50 to attract new voters, asserting that the district, often seen as Republican, actually has a higher number of …

Activistas del Partido Demócrata afirman que el distrito, considerado republicano y objetivo de la elección especial, ya cuenta con más votantes de tendencia liberal de lo que incluso los residentes...

Local author’s novel explores myths and rumors of Lomaland’s history

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Local author’s novel explores myths and rumors of Lomaland’s history

Local author Jill G. Hall's upcoming historical fiction novel, *On a Sundown Sea*, explores the myths surrounding Madame Katherine Tingley and her Theosophical community, Lomaland, in …

Point Loma author Jill G. Hall has a new historical fiction book, “On a Sundown Sea: A Novel of Madame Tingley and the Origins of Lomaland” that is being released this month.

More California youth dealing with mental health struggles, study finds

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More California youth dealing with mental health struggles, study finds

A study reveals that 94% of California youth face mental health challenges, up from 87% in 2023. Key stressors include socioeconomic issues, gun violence, and discrimination. Many d…

Top stressors among youth noted in the survey include gun violence, housing affordability, discrimination and climate change.

San Diego bucks statewide home-sales trend, realtors say

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San Diego bucks statewide home-sales trend, realtors say

In September, home sales in San Diego County declined by 2% compared to August, despite a 14% year-over-year increase. This contrasts with statewide trends, where sales rose by 5%. The median pric…

The highest median price in California in September was San Mateo County's $2.15 million; the lowest was Trinity County's $210,000.

Immigrants in ICE custody strip-searched after visits at Otay Mesa, detainees say

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Immigrants in ICE custody strip-searched after visits at Otay Mesa, detainees say

Immigrants detained at Otay Mesa report being strip-searched after visits, leading to feelings of humiliation and trauma. Many are unaware of this policy beforehand. The a…

Some people said they don't participate in in-person visitations because they don’t want to take off all their clothes in front of a guard.

Mission Valley's annual Making Strides supports local breast cancer community

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Mission Valley’s annual Making Strides supports local breast cancer community

The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in San Diego takes place on Sunday, expecting over 15,000 participants. This event, celebrating its 28th year locally, rai…

While this year’s monetary goal is $1 million, no price can be put on the support and resource awareness the walk brings to San Diego.

This family visit to a military base ended with ICE deporting a Marine’s dad

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This family visit to a military base ended with ICE deporting a Marine’s dad

A Marine's parents were detained by ICE while visiting family at Camp Pendleton, leading to the deportation of Esteban Rios despite pending green card applications. This incide…

A U.S. Marine says his parents were detained by ICE.

A new state law means more housing can be built across San Diego

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A new state law means more housing can be built across San Diego

A new state law (SB 79) enables increased housing development in San Diego by overriding local zoning regulations, specifically allowing the construction of apartment buildings near transi…

SB 79 overrides local zoning to allow apartment buildings near transit

New laws aim to ease California’s student housing crunch

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New laws aim to ease California’s student housing crunch

California has enacted new laws to address the student housing crisis, facilitating faster construction near public colleges by modifying land use regulations. The initiatives aim to alleviate ove…

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three land-use bills to encourage residential construction on or near college campuses.

Veterans, supporters vie to get 2029 Invictus Games to San Diego

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Veterans, supporters vie to get 2029 Invictus Games to San Diego

San Diego, backed by the San Diego British American Business Council, is competing to host the 2029 Invictus Games, being one of six finalists for the prestigious bi-annual event aimed at …

San Diego's bid, led by the San Diego British American Business Council and the city, is one of six finalists to host the bi-annual games in four years.

Effort to declare Marina Village surplus land, opening it up to housing, implodes

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Effort to declare Marina Village surplus land, opening it up to housing, implodes

San Diego's attempt to designate the Marina Village conference center as surplus land for affordable housing faced backlash, as city officials withdrew their proposal amid…

A plan that sought to build housing in Mission Bay Park revealed fault lines in a state law aimed at spurring more affordable housing on public property.

Irvine Co. has new plan for apartments, with 12,000 units brewing statewide

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Irvine Co. has new plan for apartments, with 12,000 units brewing statewide

Irvine Co. is ramping up apartment development in California, with 12,000 units planned or under construction. The company is innovating by converting office and retail spaces t…

Irvine Co. is currently building 3,000 units at three sites in Orange County with plans for 9,000 more across California.

Flashback San Diego — Oct. 15, 1910: U.S. Grant Hotel opens downtown

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Flashback San Diego — Oct. 15, 1910: U.S. Grant Hotel opens downtown

On October 15, 1910, the U.S. Grant Hotel opened in downtown San Diego, marking a new era of elegance. Built for $1.9 million, it featured modern engineering and luxury amenities. Fina…

On Oct. 15, 1910, San Diego unveiled a new era of elegance and ambition with the grand opening of the U.S. Grant Hotel.

Wall Street rises as banks and tech companies help lead the way

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Wall Street rises as banks and tech companies help lead the way

U.S. stocks rose thanks to strong earnings from major banks and tech companies, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.7%. ASML’s positive revenue forecast boosted tech stocks, while Bank of America an…

Tech stocks helped lead the way following an encouraging profit report from ASML, which is a major supplier to the semiconductor industry.

How San Diego Democrats are using Prop 50 to reach new voters

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How San Diego Democrats are using Prop 50 to reach new voters

San Diego Democrats are leveraging Proposition 50 in a special election to engage liberal-leaning voters in a targeted red district, believing the area's political landscape is more progressi…

Democratic party activists say the red district targeted by the special election already has more liberal-leaning voters than even the residents in the area might think.

San Diego wants hotels and restaurants to pay more for valet stands and on-street dining. It’s not going over well.

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San Diego wants hotels and restaurants to pay more for valet stands and on-street dining. It’s not going over well.

San Diego's proposal to increase fees for valet parking and on-street dining has met with significant opposition from hotel and restauran…

The plan to recover potential parking-meter revenue has drawn backlash from business owners. ‘We can’t absorb any more costs — we are teetering,’ one said.

El Cajon, Escondido Lead County’s Prop. 36 Arrests Per Capita

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El Cajon, Escondido Lead County’s Prop. 36 Arrests Per Capita

El Cajon and Escondido lead San Diego County in Proposition 36 arrests per capita, with rates of 16 and 12 arrests per 10,000 residents, respectively. The law, which allows treatment options …

Since California’s new tough-on-crime law went into effect, El Cajon and Escondido police departments made more arrests per capita than other San Diego cities.

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Planning Group Accuses City of Lack of Transparency with Development Funds

The Navajo Community Planning Group criticized the city of San Diego for a lack of transparency regarding the use of $3.5 million in development impact funds, which were spent on…

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Morning Report: El Cajon and Escondido Lead County in Per-Capita Prop. 36 Arrests

El Cajon and Escondido lead San Diego County in per-capita arrests under Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime initiative. El Cajon has 16 arrests per 10,000 residents, while E…

Morning Report: El Cajon and Escondido Lead County in Per-Capita Prop. 36 Arrests

San Diego County’s two largest inland cities – El Cajon and Escondido – are making the most vigorous use of a recently adopted state ballot initiative that stiffens penalties for […]

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CHP seeks tips after pedestrian killed in Bonsall hit-run on Interstate 15

The California Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance to identify the driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 15 in Bonsall. The incident occ…

CHP seeks tips after pedestrian killed in Bonsall hit-run on Interstate 15

The California Highway Patrol is seeking the public's help to identify the driver in a predawn fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 15 Tuesday.

Early season storm drops more than an inch of rain in parts of San Diego County

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Early season storm drops more than an inch of rain in parts of San Diego County

An early fall storm in San Diego County brought over an inch of rain in mountainous areas and significant wind gusts. Rainfall totals reached up to 1.39 inches at Palomar Ob…

The first substantial storm of the fall brought widespread downpours and gusty winds across San Diego County Tuesday.

New affordable housing opens in Clairemont, adding 228 units to community

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October 15, 2025

Partly Cloudy tomorrow! With a high of 68F and a low of 55F.

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New affordable housing opens in Clairemont, adding 228 units to community

Two new affordable housing developments, Modica Apartments and Taormina Family Apartments, have opened in Clairemont, offering 228 units for low-income families. These projects, p…

The affordable housing units mark the latest phase in the transformation of the former site of a county crime lab on Mt. Etna Drive.