Tuesday's debate between the current vice president and former president was a clear contrast from the June debate that forced President Biden from the race.
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Cross-border sewage continues to exacerbate the environmental crisis along the Tijuana River Valley and Imperial Beach, but San Diego County officials say the air is safe for now.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, 441 first responders lost their lives among the thousands who perished in New York, northern Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Andy Williams killed two students and wounded 13 other people in March of 2001. He was sentenced 50 years to life in prison.
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Homelessness increased again in California this year. But experts are raising questions about the data.
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Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco launched San Diego Filipino Cinema in 2018 and will be hosting the 4th Annual San Diego Filipino Festival in October.
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Dry rot, rust stains and peeling paint are just a few of the structural problems the Boathouses are facing.
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Two athletes from San Diego medaled at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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The scientists are optimistic that an early warning system is feasible, though they caution a lot more analysis is needed to determine whether it’s possible to reliably predict bluff failures.
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Grecia Figueroa claimed in her lawsuit that he assaulted her, but described the incidents as "make-out" sessions in texts to a friend.
- Mammograms will better explain what it means to have dense breasts
- Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence
- State suspends residential substance use treatment at Veterans Village of San Diego
- Cross-border sewage: Officials call for state of emergency amid toxic gas concerns
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Logan Heights florist determined to flourish as effects of January floods still ripple
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Scripps researchers make strides on research into bluff collapse warning system
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens — Vista's hidden gem — turns 25
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California energy grid tries to adapt as state moves to renewables
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American citizens smuggle more fentanyl into the US than migrants, data show
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Volunteers in Mission Valley help break down barriers and build adaptive climbing community
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Escondido police, advocates try to get ahead of rising juvenile gang violence
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How 2 California bills are trying to save local news outlets
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Consent form revives debate over San Diego Unified’s JROTC program
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San Diego sheriff volunteers help isolated seniors stay safe in extreme temperatures
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On Midday Edition Tuesday, we join NPR's Climate Solutions Week to take a look at how San Diego County farmers are adapting to climate change.
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A report on air quality near the Tijuana River prompts new calls for regional action. Plus, a drug treatment center for local military veterans could lose its license due to client safety concerns. And, survivors of the January flooding in San Diego update us on their recovery.
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