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AG Sues Fake Petco Charity for $3.8 Million
The State Attorney General is now coming after Chula Vista Fast Pitch, alleging that it defrauded the taxpayers of California.
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Ex-County Staffer Sentenced After Stealing Parks Checks
Samuel Ruben Ceja initially faced three felony counts of forgery,…
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South County Report: The (Not So Flashy) State of Imperial Beach
This evening, if all goes according to plan, Imperial Beach…
North County Report: Not Many Homes for the Low Incomes
Escondido and Poway are the first to issue their annual…
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Morning Report: AG Goes After Leaders of Fake Petco Charity
The California attorney general is now suing the ringleaders of the fake charity scam first exposed by Voice of San Diego in 2023. Rob Bonta announced Thursday he hopes to recover $3.8 million that should have gone to actual charities,…
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SOUTH COUNTY
South County Report: Is Immigration Policy Dampening City Budgets?
At least one South County city is anticipating lower property and hotel tax revenue for the current fiscal year.
South County Report: How a School Anchors a Community
A group of Chula Vista Elementary School District schools is working to help students beyond the classroom with resources and…
South County Report: The Rehabilitation of Francisco Tamayo
The school district trustee is running for Chula Vista mayor. Just a year ago, he was ‘nearing pariah status’ among…
The Race to Lead San Diego County’s Second Largest City Just Got a Lot More Interesting
Chula Vista Elementary School District Trustee Francisco Tamayo announced this week he is running to unseat Chula Vista Mayor John…
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ENVIRONMENT
Environment Report: ‘Balcony’ Solar Could Save San Diegans Money
A bill proposed by State Sen. Scott Wiener would allow Californians to use plug-in solar panels.
Environment Report: A Conversation with San Diego’s ‘Bird Wizard’
San Diego Natural History Museum’s newly-retired curator of birds and mammals on a lifetime of telling local stories through winged creatures, AI and dwindling human connection to nature.
Mexican Farmers Gave Up Water to Protect the Colorado River. They Claim Payment Is Still Due.
Mexicali farmers say they are still owed money as part of an international agreement in which they agreed to not use Colorado River water.
NORTH COUNTY
North County Report: Congressional Musical Chairs
Plus, attorney general’s office says Del Mar is violating state housing law.
Escondido Leaders Keep ICE Contract in Place
Despite public outcry, Escondido leaders kept a federal contract that many residents fear could return the city to a divisive era.
North County Report: Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Strip Mall
Carlsbad says goodbye to a local landmark. Plus, Escondido leaders are talking about that ICE contract tonight.
opinion and commentary
My Brother Had a Name: Ryan Richard Taylor
A sister reflects on her brother’s death — and life — in Ocean Beach.
Harm Reduction Services are Vital to Our Community
San Diego can’t lose sight of the vital role harm reduction services play in the wellbeing of our community.
Opinion: Good Government Happens in the Sunshine
Supervisor Joel Anderson is proposing new guidelines to make ad hoc subcommittees more open to the public.
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