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Sup. Desmond Pushing for American Rescue Plan Funds to Waive Youth Sports Fees
Sports for kids across the county took a long pause during the coronavirus pandemic, but County Supervisor Jim Desmond is trying to rally support around a plan that will get kids back on the field with less financial strain on their parents.
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North County Parents and Students Urge Oceanside, San Marcos to Fully Reopen Schools
A group of about two to three dozen parents and students gathered Monday morning calling for the full reopening of in-person class instruction at two North County school districts.
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Artist Slaps San Diego Unified, Construction Company With Suit for Mural's Destruction
A noted Latino artist who was the self-described “driving force” behind San Diego’s famed Chicano Park has sued the San Diego Unified School District and a construction company for the destruction of one of his murals.
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15+ Family Members Sickened With COVID-19 After Birthday Party for Grandfather Who Later Died
A party to celebrate a San Diego grandfather’s 75th birthday turned into a nightmare when more than 15 relatives tested positive for COVID-19, including the grandfather who died from the disease.
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San Diego Hospitals Accepting Donations for COVID-19 Patients
A difficult part of treating COVID-19 is dealing with isolation, especially in a hospital. Some San Diego County hospitals are accepting donations to help distract their patients who are by themselves sometimes for weeks on end battling the disease. All hospitals have restricted visitors due to the pandemic, which is why UC San Diego Health is collecting donations of new…
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500 Turkeys Given to National City Residents, One Family Says It's About More Than Just a Turkey
National City’s annual turkey distribution will still be held this year and will come with a new freebie to help residents: COVID-19 safety kits.
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Chicano Artists Fight To Save Logan Heights Murals
Several mural artists gathered in Logan Heights Wednesday to ask the San Diego Unified School District for a chance to recreate historic murals threatened by the construction of a new campus. The SDUSD is in the process of building its new K -12 center, the Logan Memorial Educational Campus. While the demolition of some buildings is necessary to create the…
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'Things Can be Replaced, but People Can't': One Week After Valley Fire
Its been a week since the Valley Fire sparked in rural eastern San Diego county. In that week it has burned 17,665 acres, destroyed 30 residences, and injured three firefighters. Cal Fire says they continue to mop up hot spots as they’ve made progress containing the Valley Fire. But, it’s difficult for some who’ve lost their homes, while others...
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San Diego Business Owner ‘Cautiously Excited' About New State Reopening Plans
San Diego County officials announced a group of businesses and entities will be able to reopen on Monday, Aug. 31, but with capacity restrictions.
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County Serves Immediate Closure, Cease and Desist Orders to 2 North County Gyms
A North County gym was served with a cease and desist order Friday for operating indoors, and another that was previously cited by law enforcement for the same public health violation was ordered to immediately close. The gyms in the county’s crosshairs are The Gym in Vista and MetroFlex Gym in Oceanside. The Gym, located off Sycamore Avenue near...
