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Sewage stench has some South Bay neighbors concerned about health issues
Help could soon be on the way for people in the South Bay, living with what they say is a horrible, unhealthy smell that has gotten worse the past few weeks. Neighbors in Nestor say the stink from the Tijuana River is exceptionally bad at night.
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San Diego's South Bay elementary schools face possible consolidation
Declining enrollment in the South Bay has left parents, staff and district administrators with some tough decisions. The South Bay Union School District may have to consolidate schools and redistribute its students.
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San Diego's South Bay elementary schools face possible consolidation
According to the district, South Bay Union schools lost 44% of its student population in the last 12 years. NBC 7’s Dave Summers explains that parents seem to recognize the need for saving money but struggle with the process.
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Fundraiser held for family of teen killed in Chula Vista wrong-way crash
A fundraiser was held Sunday morning to benefit the family of Ryder Shoup, who tragically died in a wrong way crash the morning of April 10. A portion of all sales will go toward funeral expenses.
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Toxic Tide: South Bay wastewater treatment plants still need hundreds of million$ for repairs
IBWC commissioner said there’s enought funding to get started on repairs, however
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South Bay wastewater treatment plants still need hundreds of million$ for repairs
That plant is supposed to keep millions of gallons of raw sewage from Mexico from flowing into San Diego County every day. As part of NBC 7’s ongoing “Toxic Tide” special coverage, Joe Little explains why the millions of dollars just granted by Congress to fix the issue just isn’t cutting it.
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Senator Padilla announces $103M for South Bay Sewer Plant repair
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, D-Calif., said Thursday that he has secured more than $103 million in additional funding to help repair the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant located near the U.S.- Mexico border.
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Chula Vista City Council to meet on replacement for Andrea Cardenas's seat
The Chula Vista City Council will meet to decide what’s next for the seat of embattled former Councilmember Andrea Cardenas. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright explains the replacement process and the change voters want to see.
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Chula Vista City Council to meet on replacement for Andrea Cardenas's seat
The Chula Vista City Council will meet on Monday to decide whether to fill the seat of Andrea Cardenas for district 4. Councilmembers could appoint someone to fill the remainder of Cardenas’ term, or leave the seat vacant until November.
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South Bay laundromat gives free laundry service to San Diego flood victims
NBC 7’s Dita Quinones shares how a South Bay laundromat is offering free services to San Diego flood victims.
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South Bay laundromat giving free laundry service to San Diego flood victims
Hundreds of families escaped the flood with just the clothes on their backs. NBC 7’s Dita Quinones shares how a South Bay laundromat is offering free services to San Diego flood victims.
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South Bay laundromat gives free laundry service to San Diego flood victims
South Bay Coin Laundry is offering free wash and dry for victims affected by this week’s torrential rain and flooding in San Diego, the business wrote on Facebook on Thursday.
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SANDAG to continue paying contractor responsible for overcharging SR-125 drivers
The suit was a hot topic at the most recent SANDAG board meeting where officials voted to hire Deloitte and A-to-Be to take over the job. Etan Tolling Technology, the company behind the failed toll collection system, will continue getting paid through the transition.
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911 lines down in Chula Vista, National City on New Year's Eve
Some 911 phone lines are down in the South Bay on New Year’s Eve due to technical issues, according to Chula Vista and National City police.
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San Diego MTS rolls out its first all-electric bus routes in South Bay
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) cut the ribbon Friday on its new all-electric bus route through San Diego County’s South Bay communities. Twelve new electric buses will transport upwards of 5,000 people every day on the new Rapid Route 227 between the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and Imperial Beach.
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MTS showcases new all-electric bus routes in San Diego's South Bay
MTS is premiering new all-electric bus routes across San Diego County. NBC 7’s Joe Little explains why this is good for people living and sleeping near the bus line.
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Chula Vista couple nearly loses home of 40 years in house fire
The fire did spread to the home but most of the damage was in the garage because of all the couples’ belongings stored from floor-to-ceiling in there.
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Two people injured during Chula Vista house fire
A fire quickly moved through a Chula Vista home Friday morning and injured two people, including a firefighter with the Chula Vista Fire Department. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes reports on Sept. 8, 2023.
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South Bay homeless organization at risk of closing permanently from lack of funding
A nonprofit that’s been providing services to the South Bay’s unhoused community for five years may be shutting its doors permanently soon unless it receives adequate support.
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South Bay homeless nonprofit at risk of closing permanently from lack of funding
Community Through Hope says it is struggling to get the funds it needs to help the growing homeless population in the South Bay. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports on Sept. 2, 2023.