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Emily Alvarenga

Emily Alvarenga is the county government reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune. She previously covered community for the Union-Tribune. Previously, she was a senior staff writer at The Signal in Santa Clarita covering features and business. She is San Diego State alum.

It’s too early to know for certain, but based on his campaign promises and his first presidency, some elected officials are preparing for the potential impacts. Here are a few.

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From the sewage crisis to military money, what will Trump’s return mean for San Diego County?

November 17, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

It’s too early to know for certain, but based on his campaign promises and his first presidency, some elected officials are preparing for the potential impacts. Here are a few.

One Scripps oceanographer is throwing down the gauntlet on the term 'king tides.' Here’s why he says there should be a royal court of tides instead.

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King tides have returned to the San Diego coast. But are they really as royal as their name implies?

November 17, 2024 at 8:55 a.m.

One Scripps oceanographer is throwing down the gauntlet on the term 'king tides.' Here’s why he says there should be a royal court of tides instead.

Both Measures G and E, which would increase sales taxes in San Diego County and the city of San Diego respectively, are on track to fail

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New vote totals show countywide, citywide sales tax hikes both still falling short

November 11, 2024 at 5:32 p.m.

Both Measures G and E, which would increase sales taxes in San Diego County and the city of San Diego respectively, are on track to fail

Miles de votantes del condado de San Diego se enfrentaron a largas filas para emitir sus votos

‘Una combinación de serenidad y terror’: el condado de San Diego votó así en el último día de una tumultuosa elección presidencial

November 6, 2024 at 4:58 p.m.

Miles de votantes del condado de San Diego se enfrentaron a largas filas para emitir sus votos

In the other supervisor races on the ballot, incumbents Nora Vargas and Joel Anderson were both leading by wide margins.

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Incumbent Terra Lawson-Remer keeps early lead in San Diego County’s toughest supervisor race

November 7, 2024 at 6:25 p.m.

In the other supervisor races on the ballot, incumbents Nora Vargas and Joel Anderson were both leading by wide margins.

Both a countywide sales tax increase and a separate sales tax hike proposed within the city of San Diego were falling short of the support needed to pass in early election returns.

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County and city of San Diego sales tax measures falling short

November 6, 2024 at 1:33 a.m.

Both a countywide sales tax increase and a separate sales tax hike proposed within the city of San Diego were falling short of the support needed to pass in early...

Martes, 5 de noviembre, es el último día para emitir tu voto en la elección presidencial general.

El condado de San Diego se dirige a las urnas mientras concluye la elección presidencial

November 5, 2024 at 11:53 a.m.

Martes, 5 de noviembre, es el último día para emitir tu voto en la elección presidencial general.

Thousands of San Diego County voters braved long lines to cast ballots on the last day of a turbulent election, and thousands who had already voted were nervously awaiting its outcome.

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‘A combination of serenity and terror’: San Diego County votes on last day of tumultuous presidential election

November 5, 2024 at 8:14 p.m.

Thousands of San Diego County voters braved long lines to cast ballots on the last day of a turbulent election, and thousands who had already voted were nervously awaiting its...

Some of the amenities that would be on the new pier were presented to the public at a community workshop Saturday in Liberty Station.

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Bleachers, fishing amenities, sunset views: What’s in the updated design for new Ocean Beach Pier

October 28, 2024 at 7:31 a.m.

Some of the amenities that would be on the new pier were presented to the public at a community workshop Saturday in Liberty Station.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at the former InCahoots building in Mission Valley on Saturday morning.

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Firefighters battle blaze at former InCahoots saloon in Mission Valley

October 26, 2024 at 2:52 p.m.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at the former InCahoots building in Mission Valley on Saturday morning.

The Republican candidate narrowly lost to Brian Maienschein two years ago. But now it's an open race in the 76th Assembly District.

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The race for San Diego’s lone swing Assembly seat turns ugly

October 26, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

The Republican candidate narrowly lost to Brian Maienschein two years ago. But now it's an open race in the 76th Assembly District.

The race for District 3 supervisor remains one of the most expensive in the county

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More than $5.6 million has poured into San Diego County’s toughest supervisor race

October 26, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The race for District 3 supervisor remains one of the most expensive in the county

Trains have been blowing their whistles in downtown San Diego again recently, to the displeasure of many nearby residents.

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Why is that train sounding its horn? Train language may be able to help you decode it

October 25, 2024 at 12:13 p.m.

Trains have been blowing their whistles in downtown San Diego again recently, to the displeasure of many nearby residents.

"Esta auditoría es un paso necesario para restaurar la confianza de la comunidad".

Nueve meses después de las inundaciones, el condado auditará al contratista de alojamiento de emergencia

October 25, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

"Esta auditoría es un paso necesario para restaurar la confianza de la comunidad".

Inmediatamente después de las inundaciones, el condado creó un programa de vales de emergencia

Quejas sobre programa de hoteles para víctimas de inundaciones impulsan a supervisora a solicitar auditoría

October 24, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.

Inmediatamente después de las inundaciones, el condado creó un programa de vales de emergencia

After receiving numerous complaints from flood victims, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has agreed to work to improve its emergency response policies and approved an audit of a contractor over concerns about its management

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‘A necessary step’: Nine months after floods, county will audit emergency-lodging contractor

October 22, 2024 at 5:43 p.m.

After receiving numerous complaints from flood victims, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has agreed to work to improve its emergency response policies and approved an audit of a...

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is being asked Tuesday to audit Equus Workforce Solutions, the contractor tasked with running its hotel voucher program over concerns about its management.

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Complaints about hotel program for flood victims prompt supervisor to call for an audit

October 21, 2024 at 6:05 p.m.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is being asked Tuesday to audit Equus Workforce Solutions, the contractor tasked with running its hotel voucher program over concerns about its management.

“Es una excelente manera de conocer nuestra organización, de conocer de qué se trata”

Cientos de personas caminan por el parque Balboa para reconocer el Alzheimer y otras formas de demencia

October 21, 2024 at 12:46 p.m.

“Es una excelente manera de conocer nuestra organización, de conocer de qué se trata”

El letrero culmina décadas de determinación por parte de comunidades inmigrantes

Nuevo letrero, carriles para bicicletas y grandes planes llegan a Convoy Street pero los negocios no están convencidos

October 21, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

El letrero culmina décadas de determinación por parte de comunidades inmigrantes

About 1,500 people participated in Alzheimer's San Diego's annual walk to fundraise for Alzheimer’s support and research

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Hundreds walk through Balboa Park to recognize Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia

October 19, 2024 at 5:50 p.m.

About 1,500 people participated in Alzheimer's San Diego's annual walk to fundraise for Alzheimer’s support and research

Sus acusaciones se producen después de que a principios de este año concluyera un largo y polémico proceso de contratación

Ex funcionario del condado de San Diego dice que supervisores intentaron impedirle el acceso al puesto de director

October 15, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

Sus acusaciones se producen después de que a principios de este año concluyera un largo y polémico proceso de contratación

Business owners in the popular Asian food district that runs along Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa are facing growing pains as the city works to transform it into a thriving, livable mixed-use neighborhood

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New sign, bike lanes and big plans come to Convoy Street — but businesses aren’t entirely sold

October 14, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

Business owners in the popular Asian food district that runs along Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa are facing growing pains as the city works to transform it into a thriving,...

The 68th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony honored veterans at Balboa Park Saturday

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San Diego color guards display love of country and flag. ‘Americans must never forget.’

October 12, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

The 68th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony honored veterans at Balboa Park Saturday

Michael Vu says he was passed over for chief administrative officer as a result of discrimination and retaliation.

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Former county official says supervisors illegally tried to block him from top job

October 12, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

Michael Vu says he was passed over for chief administrative officer as a result of discrimination and retaliation.

A slew of bills in the nation’s first statewide reparations package were signed last month, but local supporters say they will continue to push for others that failed.

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After mixed results for reparations in the legislature, local Black leaders say they’ll keep pushing

October 12, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

A slew of bills in the nation’s first statewide reparations package were signed last month, but local supporters say they will continue to push for others that failed.

Terra Lawson-Remer se está distanciando de sus colegas al pedir a la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. que inicie su propia investigación.

Retrasan decisión para relacionar contaminación del río Tijuana con el programa Superfund

October 10, 2024 at 2:40 p.m.

Terra Lawson-Remer se está distanciando de sus colegas al pedir a la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. que inicie su propia investigación.

Terra Lawson-Remer is breaking with her colleagues in asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to launch its own investigation.

County leaders delayed a Superfund decision about Tijuana River Valley pollution. One supervisor said she’d go her own way.

October 9, 2024 at 9:38 a.m.

Terra Lawson-Remer is breaking with her colleagues in asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to launch its own investigation.

If passed, the measure would help pay for rail, bus and road improvements and expand public transit services — but opponents want more focus on roads and say they don't trust SANDAG.

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Will San Diego County voters pass another transportation sales tax increase?

October 14, 2024 at 7:14 a.m.

If passed, the measure would help pay for rail, bus and road improvements and expand public transit services — but opponents want more focus on roads and say they don't...

Un proyecto de ley firmado el jueves por el gobernador Gavin Newsom restaurará beneficios

Los condados solían tomar las prestaciones de los niños de crianza; una nueva ley prohíbe esta práctica

October 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Un proyecto de ley firmado el jueves por el gobernador Gavin Newsom restaurará beneficios

The state legislation, which San Diego County officials endorsed earlier this year, will ensure foster children whose parents have died receive survivor benefits when they come of age — rather than allowing counties to take those benefits to pay for their care.

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Counties once took orphaned foster kids’ survivor benefits. A new law, with local backing, bans the practice.

October 2, 2024 at 8:33 p.m.

The state legislation, which San Diego County officials endorsed earlier this year, will ensure foster children whose parents have died receive survivor benefits when they come of age — rather...

Both Terra Lawson-Remer and Kevin Faulconer have spent a majority of their campaigns attacking one another, as hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending on campaign mailers and ads shows.

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How fundraising is faring in San Diego County’s toughest — and most expensive — supervisor race

October 1, 2024 at 9:08 a.m.

Both Terra Lawson-Remer and Kevin Faulconer have spent a majority of their campaigns attacking one another, as hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending on campaign mailers and ads shows.

Who's running to represent you on the Board of Supervisors? To help inform your vote, we asked all the candidates in all three races where they stood. Here's what they told us.

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Who’s running for San Diego County supervisor? Meet the candidates with our Q&As

September 25, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

Who's running to represent you on the Board of Supervisors? To help inform your vote, we asked all the candidates in all three races where they stood. Here's what they...

Algunos grupos locales de servicios para migrantes ya han expresado preocupaciones sobre la elección de un contratista no local.

Condado de San Diego selecciona a empresa de Virginia para gestionar nuevo centro de ayuda a migrantes

September 24, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

Algunos grupos locales de servicios para migrantes ya han expresado preocupaciones sobre la elección de un contratista no local.

The San Diego Union-Tribune asked everyone running for county supervisor about their priorities, positions and plans on the region's most pressing issues, from homelessness and housing to jail deaths and climate change. Here's what they said.

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Meet the candidates for San Diego County supervisor in District 3: Q&A with Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer

October 8, 2024 at 9:35 a.m.

The San Diego Union-Tribune asked everyone running for county supervisor about their priorities, positions and plans on the region's most pressing issues, from homelessness and housing to jail deaths and...

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Meet the candidates for San Diego County supervisor in District 2: Q&A with Supervisor Joel Anderson

September 26, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

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Meet the candidates for San Diego County supervisor in District 1: Q&A with Supervisor Nora Vargas

September 25, 2024 at 10:29 a.m.

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Meet the candidates for San Diego County supervisor in District 1: Q&A with Alejandro Galicia

September 24, 2024 at 2:25 p.m.

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Meet the candidates for San Diego County supervisor in District 2: Q&A with Gina Jacobs

September 26, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.

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Meet the candidates for San Diego County supervisor in District 3: Q&A with former Mayor Kevin Faulconer

October 8, 2024 at 9:34 a.m.

Some local migrant services groups have already voiced concerns about the choice of a non-local contractor.

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San Diego County selects Virginia-based company to run new migrant aid center

September 23, 2024 at 8:14 a.m.

Some local migrant services groups have already voiced concerns about the choice of a non-local contractor.

This week's candidate forum in Carlsbad was the first time both candidates addressed constituents head-to-head ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

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Lawson-Remer, Faulconer clash on homelessness, housing and more in race for District 3 supervisor

September 20, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

This week's candidate forum in Carlsbad was the first time both candidates addressed constituents head-to-head ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

The quarantine for Huanglongbing, which has already been found in Oceanside, Valley Center and Rancho Bernardo, has been expanded in North County.

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Citrus quarantine declared in Fallbrook

September 18, 2024 at 8:50 a.m.

The quarantine for Huanglongbing, which has already been found in Oceanside, Valley Center and Rancho Bernardo, has been expanded in North County.

'Se aprobó, creemos que es fuerte y ahora tenemos un organismo de control', dijo un líder ambiental local

Después de más de una década en el limbo el condado de San Diego tiene un nuevo plan climático

September 18, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

'Se aprobó, creemos que es fuerte y ahora tenemos un organismo de control', dijo un líder ambiental local

'It's passed, we think it's strong, and now we’ve got a watchdog,' one local environmental leader said, after supervisors passed the plan this week.

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‘Biggest environmental victory’: After more than a decade in limbo, San Diego County has a new climate plan

September 25, 2024 at 11:05 a.m.

'It's passed, we think it's strong, and now we’ve got a watchdog,' one local environmental leader said, after supervisors passed the plan this week.

Los funcionarios del condado dicen que tienen la intención de seguir adelante con otro operador.

¿Quién se hará cargo del nuevo centro de ayuda a los migrantes? El condado de San Diego vuelve a la mesa de trabajo

September 13, 2024 at 6:27 p.m.

Los funcionarios del condado dicen que tienen la intención de seguir adelante con otro operador.

Although San Diego County and Jewish Family Service of San Diego mutually agreed to end negotiations, county officials say they intent to move forward with another operator.

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Who will run a new migrant aid center? After months of talks, county is back to the drawing board

September 13, 2024 at 1:21 p.m.

Although San Diego County and Jewish Family Service of San Diego mutually agreed to end negotiations, county officials say they intent to move forward with another operator.

How do you register? What races can you vote in? And who can vote in which? Here’s what you need to know.

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How to vote: Your guide to casting a ballot in the 2024 general election in San Diego County

November 4, 2024 at 6:13 p.m.

How do you register? What races can you vote in? And who can vote in which? Here’s what you need to know.

At least half a dozen families displaced in January are home again. But restrictions on aid, one advocate says, has allowed 'way too many people to slip through the cracks.'

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‘So happy to be back’: After seven months in turmoil, these flood victims are finally home

September 7, 2024 at 4:01 p.m.

At least half a dozen families displaced in January are home again. But restrictions on aid, one advocate says, has allowed 'way too many people to slip through the cracks.'

The county Board of Supervisors passed 3-2 this week new policies that will ensure "banned books" are accessible at all 33 county libraries

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San Diego County agrees to protect books targeted for censorship

September 2, 2024 at 8:56 p.m.

The county Board of Supervisors passed 3-2 this week new policies that will ensure "banned books" are accessible at all 33 county libraries

Los Supervisores aprobaron una propuesta poder demandar a empresas de redes sociales por los impactos en el bienestar de los jóvenes.

El condado de San Diego toma una posición contra las empresas de redes sociales

August 29, 2024 at 8:49 p.m.

Los Supervisores aprobaron una propuesta poder demandar a empresas de redes sociales por los impactos en el bienestar de los jóvenes.

For all the uncertainty their piers face, our local lovers, surfers, anglers and roustabouts can’t resist life at the water’s edge. They told us why in funny, poignant and touching conversations.

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First kisses, epic storms, night surfing: The stories of San Diego County’s piers

August 31, 2024 at 8:53 p.m.

For all the uncertainty their piers face, our local lovers, surfers, anglers and roustabouts can’t resist life at the water’s edge. They told us why in funny, poignant and touching...

The board passed 3-2 Tuesday a proposal to explore suing social media companies over their platforms’ impacts on young people’s well-being

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San Diego County takes stand against social media companies

August 28, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

The board passed 3-2 Tuesday a proposal to explore suing social media companies over their platforms’ impacts on young people’s well-being

The board voted 4-1 Tuesday to support state legislation that aims to right historic injustices against the descendants of enslaved Black people

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‘Hope for the next generation’: Supervisors to support reparations for Black Californians

August 27, 2024 at 10:03 p.m.

The board voted 4-1 Tuesday to support state legislation that aims to right historic injustices against the descendants of enslaved Black people

El informe de un ingeniero dijo que las reparaciones de emergencia eran "una propuesta costosa"

La ciudad no reabrirá temporalmente el muelle de Ocean Beach antes de un proyecto de renovación

August 27, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.

El informe de un ingeniero dijo que las reparaciones de emergencia eran "una propuesta costosa"

San Diego County voters will decide this fall whether to raise the sales tax to fund road and transportation improvements. Here's what you need to know about the measure and who supports and opposes it, and why.

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Your guide to Measure G, San Diego County’s half-cent transportation sales tax increase

October 23, 2024 at 1:10 p.m.

San Diego County voters will decide this fall whether to raise the sales tax to fund road and transportation improvements. Here's what you need to know about the measure and who...

Seven months after historic floods hit San Diego's most underserved communities, it's unclear how many have fallen into homelessness

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‘This is too much’: An unknown number of San Diego’s flood victims are still homeless

September 25, 2024 at 11:34 a.m.

Seven months after historic floods hit San Diego's most underserved communities, it's unclear how many have fallen into homelessness

An engineer’s report said emergency repairs were ‘a costly proposition and may not have sufficient merit in light of the proposed pier demolition.’

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No Band-Aid for the Ocean Beach Pier: City won’t reopen crumbling icon before full renewal project

August 23, 2024 at 2:33 p.m.

An engineer’s report said emergency repairs were ‘a costly proposition and may not have sufficient merit in light of the proposed pier demolition.’

La junta del condado endureció sus reglas para la participación pública en su última reunión

Los supervisores avanzan en la meta de controlar las interrupciones en las reuniones

August 13, 2024 at 1:29 p.m.

La junta del condado endureció sus reglas para la participación pública en su última reunión

Yun Chuan y Xin Bao, los primeros dos pandas gigantes en ingresar a Estados Unidos en 21 años

Los pandas del Zoológico de San Diego fueron recibidos con entusiasmo: ‘Vale la pena la espera’

August 10, 2024 at 1:08 p.m.

Yun Chuan y Xin Bao, los primeros dos pandas gigantes en ingresar a Estados Unidos en 21 años

The county board tightened its rules for public participation at its last meeting, but not all of the changes are permanent.

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Reporter’s notebook: Supervisors made headway in reining in meeting disruptions — or did they?

August 12, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

The county board tightened its rules for public participation at its last meeting, but not all of the changes are permanent.

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first two giant pandas to enter the United States in 21 years, made their public debut Thursday to adoring crowds and dignitaries

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An enthusiastic welcome for San Diego Zoo’s giant pandas. ‘It’s worth the wait.’

August 9, 2024 at 10:39 a.m.

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first two giant pandas to enter the United States in 21 years, made their public debut Thursday to adoring crowds and dignitaries

Los visitantes deberán seguir algunos pasos únicos para ver a los pandas gigantes

Todo lo que debes saber para ver a los pandas gigantes en el Zoológico de San Diego

August 8, 2024 at 2:56 p.m.

Los visitantes deberán seguir algunos pasos únicos para ver a los pandas gigantes

Zoo visitors will need to follow a few unique steps to see the giant pandas, or try a new walking tour option

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How to see the return of the giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo

August 9, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.

Zoo visitors will need to follow a few unique steps to see the giant pandas, or try a new walking tour option

Deberán cubrir los centros de votación en todo el condado de San Diego hasta 11 días antes de las elecciones

Se necesitan trabajadores electorales antes de las elecciones de noviembre

August 3, 2024 at 1:23 p.m.

Deberán cubrir los centros de votación en todo el condado de San Diego hasta 11 días antes de las elecciones

Contributions from three independent committees have given the Republican former San Diego mayor a half-million-dollar leg up on the Democratic incumbent

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Faulconer is outpacing Lawson-Remer in San Diego County’s most competitive supervisor race. Here’s what campaign filings show.

September 26, 2024 at 3:21 p.m.

Contributions from three independent committees have given the Republican former San Diego mayor a half-million-dollar leg up on the Democratic incumbent

Poll workers are needed to staff vote centers across San Diego County for up to 11 days in the two weeks before Election Day, according to the county Registrar of Voters

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Poll workers needed in San Diego County ahead of November election

August 2, 2024 at 12:48 p.m.

Poll workers are needed to staff vote centers across San Diego County for up to 11 days in the two weeks before Election Day, according to the county Registrar of...

Vice President Kamala Harris holds a double-digit lead over former President Donald Trump in a new poll conducted for The San Diego Union-Tribune

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San Diego voters favor Harris over Trump, poll finds

August 1, 2024 at 6:36 a.m.

Vice President Kamala Harris holds a double-digit lead over former President Donald Trump in a new poll conducted for The San Diego Union-Tribune

Los inquilinos cuyas casas fueron destruidas aún esperan reparaciones, camas y ayuda financiera

Seis meses después de las inundaciones muchos en San Diego aún luchan por encontrar un lugar donde dormir

July 29, 2024 at 10:42 a.m.

Los inquilinos cuyas casas fueron destruidas aún esperan reparaciones, camas y ayuda financiera

Yun Chuan y Xin Bao harán su debut público en el Zoológico de San Diego el 8 de agosto después de llegar prestados desde China a principios de este verano.

El tan esperado dúo de pandas de San Diego hará su debut público el próximo mes

July 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Yun Chuan y Xin Bao harán su debut público en el Zoológico de San Diego el 8 de agosto después de llegar prestados desde China a principios de este verano.

Tenants whose homes were destroyed are still waiting for repairs, shelter beds and financial aid that hinges in part on their landlords' cooperation

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Their homes flooded 6 months ago. Stuck in red tape, they’re still scrambling just to find a place to sleep.

September 5, 2024 at 11:35 a.m.

Tenants whose homes were destroyed are still waiting for repairs, shelter beds and financial aid that hinges in part on their landlords' cooperation

Más de 1,9 millones de votantes registrados en todo el condado recibirán postales

Comienza envío de postales a votantes del condado de San Diego antes de las elecciones

July 25, 2024 at 4:22 p.m.

Más de 1,9 millones de votantes registrados en todo el condado recibirán postales

More than 1.9 million registered voters across the county will get postcards this week to remind them of their voting options

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Postcards go out to San Diego County voters ahead of November election

July 24, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

More than 1.9 million registered voters across the county will get postcards this week to remind them of their voting options

Los supervisores se dirigen a los grandes inversores que, según ellos, han empeorado la asequibilidad de la vivienda

Condado de San Diego toma medidas enérgicas contra los compradores corporativos de viviendas

July 22, 2024 at 11:17 a.m.

Los supervisores se dirigen a los grandes inversores que, según ellos, han empeorado la asequibilidad de la vivienda

The measure, which would have used a parcel tax increase to raise an estimated $130 million a year for stormwater projects, would have had difficulty clearing the two-thirds threshold needed for passage

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San Diego flood prevention tax measure won’t appear on November ballot

July 20, 2024 at 6:26 p.m.

The measure, which would have used a parcel tax increase to raise an estimated $130 million a year for stormwater projects, would have had difficulty clearing the two-thirds threshold needed...

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao will make their public debut at the San Diego Zoo on Aug. 8 after arriving on loan from China earlier this summer

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San Diego’s long-awaited panda duo will make their public debut next month

July 20, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao will make their public debut at the San Diego Zoo on Aug. 8 after arriving on loan from China earlier this summer

The supervisors aim to target big investors they say have worsened housing affordability, and possibly to sign onto litigation over rental pricing

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County to crack down on corporate homebuyers and landlords amid record prices

July 18, 2024 at 11:26 a.m.

The supervisors aim to target big investors they say have worsened housing affordability, and possibly to sign onto litigation over rental pricing

The lawsuit filed last week alleges the Greenhills Ranch project would threaten residents and wildlife

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New lawsuit over Lakeside housing development once again pits Sierra Club against county

July 12, 2024 at 6:44 p.m.

The lawsuit filed last week alleges the Greenhills Ranch project would threaten residents and wildlife

The Christian university said Kerry Fulcher, its provost and chief academic officer, will take over in August. Some students and staff fear the choice could damage the university's already strained relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.

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Point Loma Nazarene University names longtime provost its new president

July 4, 2024 at 11:44 a.m.

The Christian university said Kerry Fulcher, its provost and chief academic officer, will take over in August. Some students and staff fear the choice could damage the university's already strained...

The U.S. Forest Service camp aims to help the agency boost its number of women firefighters

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‘Girls in Green’ camp teaches teens firefighting skills

June 29, 2024 at 7:25 p.m.

The U.S. Forest Service camp aims to help the agency boost its number of women firefighters

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first giant pandas to enter the United States in two decades

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Long-awaited pandas arrive safely in San Diego

July 1, 2024 at 6:51 a.m.

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first giant pandas to enter the United States in two decades

More than 100 kittens and several dogs were flown from Gillespie Field in El Cajon last week to Portland, Oregon, to help free up shelter space locally

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Kittens flown to Oregon to find new homes, in San Diego shelter’s first transport since scandal

June 20, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

More than 100 kittens and several dogs were flown from Gillespie Field in El Cajon last week to Portland, Oregon, to help free up shelter space locally

The revised budget adds almost $46.9 million in spending, nearly all of which will go to behavioral health and public safety

Politics |
A park, a migrant center and help for victims of violence: What’s changed in the county’s revised $8.5B budget

June 20, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.

The revised budget adds almost $46.9 million in spending, nearly all of which will go to behavioral health and public safety

With more than 1,800 seats and rules tailored to each of the nearly 200 bodies that tend to require specific skills or expertise, officials say filling vacancies takes time

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Hundreds of vacancies at San Diego city and county boards hobble missions, delay work

June 17, 2024 at 10:19 a.m.

With more than 1,800 seats and rules tailored to each of the nearly 200 bodies that tend to require specific skills or expertise, officials say filling vacancies takes time

Local News |
With CalFresh enrollment at a record, San Diego organizations help feed students, families during summer

June 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Amid record enrollment in food benefits across San Diego County, Feeding San Diego is partnering with city and federal agencies to feed students and families this summer during what they...

Espanol |
Condado de San Diego renueva apoyo legislacion para que jovenes de crianza obtengan beneficios de sobrevivientes

June 8, 2024 at 10:30 p.m.

Los ex jóvenes de crianza y sus defensores se muestran cautelosamente optimistas una vez más, después de que los funcionarios del condado de San Diego respaldaran una nueva legislación estatal...