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According to the United Auto Workers, workers will hit the picket line Monday morning at UC San Diego.
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Last week, five former officers tied to the "Fat Leonard" corruption scandal had their felony convictions overturned because of misconduct by prosecutors. What does that mean for the future of the case?
Join Beth Accomando under the neon glow of the historic Les Girls Theater for Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes. Former stripper and current owner of Les Girls Theater, Kata Pierce-Morgan, provides unlimited access to a half century of archival material that uncovers a dark chapter of San Diego history from the 1970s and 80s. Prepare for sassy strippers, corrupt cops, and a fierce activism launched from the unlikely stage of a strip club.
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Julia Nikhinson/APVoters say their opinion of him hasn't changed after he was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. -
Courtesy of North Park Main StreetLocal musicians, artists and chefs are taking over one of San Diego’s busiest neighborhood this weekend. The third annual North Park Music Festival is focusing this year’s sound and feel on music beyond borders. -
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Kori Suzuki for KPBS / California LocalThese community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the Public Utilities Commission’s action is unlikely to give them the option.
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KPBS Midday EditionSinger-songwriter AJ Rafael celebrates his leading role at Cygnet Theatre. We also hear about a new art exhibit in Oceanside and some arts events happening this weekend. -
A musical created for and by San Diego's South Bay is ready to bring the swap meet to the stage. "Pásale Pásale" is a hyperlocal production that focuses on the resilience of the Latinx community. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: visual art inspired by elders' oral histories; opera inspired by robots and organized labor; emerging choreographers; ultramarathoners; comics and storytelling; oceans and music; live music picks and some highlights from the North Park Music Fest.
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Pink slime is a derisive term used to describe the filler meat producers put in their products. It’s also used to describe websites that purport to produce unbiased news but actually have a partisan agenda. -
Most nursing home residents were shut off from the outside world during the pandemic, and some died without family by their side. A new bill in the California Legislature aims to prevent that from happening again.
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San Diego International elevates the airport experience for travelers
As lithium emerges in Imperial County, what will it take for residents to benefit?
A green energy boom. Promises of prosperity. Imperial County has heard this story before
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Record number of Baja athletes qualify for Olympic Games
Professors sue Southwestern College for retaliation after reporting racial discrimination
State bill would allow family access to nursing homes during declared emergencies
Part 2: How Mexico’s historic election will impact the San Diego border region
'Gator By The Bay' festival brings Louisiana spice to San Diego
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California’s gas tax is set to jump two cents starting next month, but one North County lawmaker is taking a stand against it. We learn why the tax is increasing. In other news, a UC San Diego professor says San Diego County officials retaliated against her by canceling contract work after she filed a complaint alleging that then county supervisor Nathan Fletcher sexually harassed a student. Plus, as the North County LGBTQ Resource Center prepares for Pride by the Beach, it’s also getting ready to grow. -
The Coronado City Council has signed off on a series of zoning updates that could finally bring the city into compliance with state affordable housing rules. In other news, San Diego County fire and safety officials can now give residents more precise evacuation alerts.
