WEEKEND STORIES
Jewish Family Service receives families and adults who are coming into the United States from the ‘Remain in Mexico’ program as well as asylum seekers released by Border Patrol into San Diego
Restaurants and movie theaters can now double their capacity, as can museums and aquariums, and family entertainment centers like bowling alleys can open indoors
Sara Watkins’ new ‘Under the Pepper Tree’ features a Nickel Creek reunion track
Doctors don’t know how long the vaccines are good for.
San Diego native gets no-hitter in game 8,206 of franchise history
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Strong stock market returns have shrunk city’s costs because workers got 401(k)-style plans instead
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Cantamar residents, many of whom are U.S. retirees, are caught up in a complicated land dispute
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Fallbrook and Rainbow districts look to ditch the San Diego County Water Authority, as rates rise 8 percent a year on average
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Jordan Spieth must exorcise the demons of ‘Golden Bell’ to win the Masters again
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Countywide data show that major health systems and pharmacy chains have led San Diego’s immunization campaign
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After Border Patrol apprehends the families in Texas, they are flown to San Diego and sent to Tijuana, a city they do not know
Among 11 proposed reforms were recommendations to eliminate existing gang injunctions, explore alternatives to arresting low-level offenders
Snapdragon Flight platform, built for drones and robots on Earth, is powering Ingenuity’s first controlled flight on Mars
After destroyer collisions, Navy commanders look to technology, strategies for ensuring sailors get adequate rest
Company’s board says proposal not needed, defends its natural gas assets
The amphibious assault ship was declared a total loss after an inferno raged on board in July while the ship was in port in San Diego
It’s unlikely that another coronavirus surge would overwhelm California’s hospital system, experts say
The president unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that aims to fix roads and bridges, update railways, invest in electric vehicles and sets aside money for subsidized housing
Whether or not Measure C ‘victory’ is upheld, the initiative may become blueprint for raising taxes for government programs
San Diego autonomous driving startup plans to sell shares in the $35 to $39 price range when it goes public at a yet to be determined date.
Two new financial studies clashed on whether new provider Falck’s plan to boost service is financially viable
The lawsuit is similar to one filed by San Diego Unified parents last month
Motel vouchers, anti-camping law aimed at growing tent communities
State and national politics
Roberta Jacobson, a former ambassador to Mexico and career State Department official, will leave at the end of April
President Joe Biden has ordered a study of adding seats to the Supreme Court, creating a commission that will spend the next 180 days examining the incendiary political issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for its justices
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Friday asked Congress to authorize a massive $1.5 trillion federal spending plan in 2022, seeking to invest heavily in government agencies to boost education, expand public housing, revamp federal health agencies and confront climate change.
The House Ethics Committee has announced an investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz
The Color of Authority
In nearly 90 percent of police beats throughout San Diego, Blacks were stopped at higher rates than Whites
Blacks, Latinos, Native Americans bear brunt of racial biases in local policing
Coronavirus
Here are the latest statistics on COVID-19 cases in the county
In a bid to vaccinate 1.9 million San Diegans against COVID-19 by July, the county and local health systems have launched immunization sites throughout the region. Check out this map to find the location nearest you and schedule an appointment.
Here are the latest demographic data on COVID-19 cases in the county
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from our local hospitals
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Funds from the program could wipe away rent debt accumulated by low-income tenants through the end of March
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Interactive maps of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County
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You’ll find this FAQ embedded in many of our coronavirus-related stories going forward. We’ll add updates as new information comes in
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Here are the latest demographic data on COVID-19 vaccinations
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San Diego police said the driver of a blue or black Chevrolet Blazer left the scene after badly injuring the 30-year-old man on Friars Road
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The collision happened on Del Mar Heights Road and Durango Drive, west of I-5
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Police said a woman reported a domestic violence incident on Lodi Street near Cole Street shortly before noon. The woman said her son had punched and kicked her, possibly carrying a firearm and a BB gun into San Clemente Canyon
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With nearly 52 percent of the vote, Weber is expected to take the Assembly seat formerly held by her mother, Shirley Weber
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President Joe Biden has restored the prisoner-of-war/missing-in-action flag to its former location atop the White House
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Born Earl Simmons, the New York-based rapper and actor was hospitalized after having a heart attack following a drug overdose
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Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died
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Sheriff’s officials said deputies found more than 3,000 pounds raw cannabis and marijuana-infused products at shop near Sweetwater Springs Boulevard
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San Diego police officials also shared safety tips with residents and businesses
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Balls not dropping for Tommy Pham, Manny Machado; left field is up for grabs
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Gold Glover Grisham back in center field, atop lineup; Tommy Pham drops to seventh
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Podcasts
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Sean Spear is the new president and CEO of Community HousingWorks, the San Diego nonprofit that develops, rehabilitates and operates affordable housing communities in the county and throughout California, while also offering programming, resources, and other forms of support to its residents
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The world premiere of ‘El Mesías: Messiah for a New World’ is set to be performed in spring 2022 in San Diego and Baja California
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Adding one brings shade, home for creatures and psychological benefits
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District has no plan to relax graduation standards ‘at this time’
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We asked: Californians face high housing, tax, water and energy costs, threats of wildfires and earthquakes and a host of other challenges, leading many to consider moving away. Tell us why you would or wouldn’t contemplate leaving California.
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Fire chief sees big upside in switch from AMR to Falck
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Shooting free throws underhanded may not seem cool. But it improves accuracy.
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In January, my daughters and I had the amazing opportunity to star in a breastfeeding commercial for Frida Mom. This ad depicted the highs and lows mothers face during the duration of their breastfeeding journey.
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State guidance made clear that restrictions on use of public land applied to leases as well as sales
See more editorial cartoons from Steve Breen here.
Racial Justice Commentary
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Stop AAPI Hate counted 3,795 incidents of racism, harassment and violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander community this past year. Then six Asian women were among eight people killed in the Atlanta area.
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San Diego families were working hard and struggling even before the pandemic.
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Strategic stockpiles ensure the United States would be able to fight off a sustained attack by our adversaries, manage the ravages of pandemics such as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and cope with natural disasters like hurricanes.
Images from Union-Tribune staff and contributing freelance photographers
Padres GM A.J. Preller on Tatis shoulder injury, putting him on 10-day injured list, surgery & more
Fans ‘ecstatic’ about start of new Padres season
MIGRANT VOICES TODAY FILM COMPETITION
The Migrant Voices Today Film Challenge showcases diverse short-form films exploring loss, separation, current political realities and COVID-19’s effects on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers on a worldwide scale.
Director Andrés González
Directors Mayra A. Flores & Nicholas Manting Brewer
Directors Raj Yagnik, Kris G
Director Matan Rochlitz
Director Miguel Angel Duran
Director Hugo Crosthwaite
Director Christian Delgadillo
Director Ana Falcon
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She overcame drug addiction to change her life and help others
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Mental health distress is exhibited by eight times as many adults as before the lockdown, SDSU psychologist says
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La Jolla Symphony & Chorus pairs Beethoven with contemporary composer Anahita Abbasi for virtual concert Friday
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‘Water is Life’ drawings for prizes
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It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you
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Write poetry of resilience with San Diego poet laureate Ron Salisbury
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A sustained spike in cases alone is no longer enough to cause San Diego to fall back to red tier
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Balboa Park theater’s announcement follows governor’s plan to reopen the state by mid-June
Lack of affordable housing and struggles with language barriers made disruptions to education and work more pronounced for refugee communities, according to a new report
The task force is reviewing 5,600 files from Trump’s first six months in office
The project is set to be built in two years, starting in September 2022
Mexico’s president now says he won’t get a COVID-19 vaccine because his doctors told him he still has a high level of antibodies from when he was infected in January
IEnova purchases remaining half of Energia Sierra Juarez
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The investigation follows an outcry from relatives of some of service members killed in the sinking of an amphibious vehicle
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The acquisition is part of the Irvine company’s plan to become a leading supplier of defense technology
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A Marine Corps investigation released last week found shoddy maintenance, insufficient training and complacency played roles in the fatal disaster near San Clemente Island last summer
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The Pentagon has swept away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military and issued new rules that broaden their access to medical care and gender transition
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On April 9, 1966, Tracy Barnes and Terry Wright took off from the Hotel del Coronado for a journey to the East Coast in a hot air balloon.
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In April 1926 a waterspout came ashore in National City, creating what the National Weather Service in San Diego has called the worst tornado on record in San Diego County.
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In April 1969 thousands of “hippies” came to the Palm Springs area for spring break and the Palm Springs Pop Festival.
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Thirty-five years ago living in downtown San Diego was a job for ‘pioneers.’
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Vaccinations have reopened one of hardest-hit areas during pandemic
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Sarah Trott shared her family’s story of caregiving for her father with ALS during an episode of “The Bachelor”
Tappers Mini Golf & Cocktails is being developed at The Loma Club at in Point Loma
This is the fourth San Diego location for the walk-up, quick-service breakfast chain
His outdoor concerts, which are part of the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, mark the return of live music at California Center of the Arts, Escondido
Carmel Valley welcomes a new open-air, socially distanced dining and drinking program
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Previewing the Padres’ three-game series at the Texas Rangers: 5:05 p.m. Friday, 4:05 p.m. Saturday and 11:35 a.m. Sunday
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Padres shortstop didn’t seem himself in five games before going on injured list
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San Diego State leads Mountain West as Nevada comes to town; USD bidding to maintain WCC lead at Loyola Marymount
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Englishman plays final 11 holes in 9-under par, finishes with 65 and four-shot lead at Augusta National
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The San Diego park will take a phased approach, with some of its thrill rides like Electric Eel and Manta opening first. Journey to Atlantis and Shipwreck Rapids will open later
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New state guidelines imply that San Diego should have offered the Midway District site to affordable housing builders before soliciting interest from other developers
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Board of Supervisors OKs discussions with San Diego Community Power and the Clean Energy Alliance
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Verizon joins Qualcomm in backing program targeting young firm working on technologies that take advantage of fast, low latency 5G mobile networks
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This week, San Diego Symphony, Lambs Players Theatre, San Diego Museum of Art and more
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The new book and video project, featuring venues in more than 30 U.S. cities, meant to support independent music venues
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Goal is determining why poor neighborhoods get less -- is it because of bias, lack of access, outdated ideas
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This week’s San Diego dining report, with news from the California Avocado Commission, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Karen Krasne, Eggies, Fig Tree Cafe and The Loma Club
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Fernish among companies tailoring menu of mix-and-match furnishings attracting young professionals
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Club’s annual tour on May 8 to showcase nine landscapes, with live music, art sale and kids’ scavenger hunt
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David Smith is not a military veteran, but he dedicates his time and energy to honoring our nation’s war heroes
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Final vote of new regulations governing Airbnb-style rentals clears the way for imposing a yearly cap on whole-home rentals that will not go into effect until July of 2022
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With voter turnout just over 21 percent, the race was on par for special elections, but far below general election participation
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Release of Kelsey Carpenter comes after California Supreme Court ruling targeting cash bail
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Three jacarandas are now planted on a large field next to Lakeside Middle School
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Judge says Cori Schumacher owes $47,191 to Bona & Breen
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The Supreme Court is telling California that it can’t enforce coronavirus-related restrictions that have limited home-based religious worship including Bible studies and prayer meetings
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A Fresno police officer who is a former member of the extremist Proud Boys group has been fired
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A Northern California man has been convicted of attacking a Black man with a knife in a racially-motivated crime last July
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Two reviews of the violence that surrounded last summer’s police brutality protests in Los Angeles say the LAPD wasn’t prepared to react when peaceful demonstrations were marred by clashes, vandalism and looting
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An Italian prosecutor says there’s no reason to put right-wing leader Matteo Salvini on trial for kidnapping migrants whom he wouldn’t let disembark from a coast guard vessel
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Egypt’s best-known archaeologist has revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor
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Close to 80 older adults have received a COVID-19 vaccination in the first mobile vaccination event hosted by the state of Mississippi
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Five women who made history by working an entire firefighting shift with no men are still thriving at their fire department in Florida months later
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Las familias migrantes detenidas en la frontera sur de EEUU serán alojadas en hoteles del área metropolitana de Phoenix
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Francisco ofrece sus condolencias a Isabel II por la muerte del príncipe Felipe, a quien elogia por su devoción al matrimonio y su “distinguido historial” de servicio público
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Varios estados de India advierten al gobierno federal de la escasez de vacunas contra el COVID-19 mientras una nueva oleada de contagios amenaza con azotar el país y a su ya maltrecho sistema de salud pública
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Salvas militares recordarán al príncipe Felipe, el marido de la reina Isabel II, en toda Gran Bretaña, en Gibraltar y en el mar
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