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The True Victim of the Petco Scam Is Youth Sports
Sending $3.75 million to a softball league in Chula Vista — instead of a fraudulent charity — would have had unimaginable impact, writes Scott Lewis.
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Chula Vista Police Chief Files Retaliation, Defamation Claims Against City
The feud between the chief and city leaders has embroiled…
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The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified Board Candidates Run Unopposed
Election news! Getcha election news! It’s all here, from an…
San Diego Unified Teachers Almost Walked Out for Special Ed Staff. They May End Up with Less
Layoffs of some of San Diego Unified staff has supercharged…
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Morning Report: PD Chief’s Feud With Chula Vista Gets Uglier
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy on Tuesday filed multiple legal claims against the city, alleging city leaders conspired to oust her from her job, defamed her and discriminated against her because of her age and ethnicity. Kennedy accused Chula…
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SOUTH COUNTY
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…
South County Report: San Ysidro Schools Slash Budget to Avert Insolvency
Leaders with the San Ysidro School District plan to cut nearly $5 million from its annual budget.
The San Ysidro School District Is About to Go Broke
The troubled district is on track to run out of money next year. County education officials placed it under supervision last month,…
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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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