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California advances expansion of plastic shopping bag ban
(The Center Square) - The plastic bag industry warns California’s proposed updates to its ban on single-use plastic bags — which led to use of thicker “reusable” plastic bags at checkout — could sweep up other commonly used items such as purses and sandwich bags. This wouldn't be the first time the legislature misfired on a plastic bag ban. The author of the updated ban notes California’s 2016 ban actually increased overall plastic waste nearly 50% as stores switched to thicker “reusable” bags, and responded...
Man arrested in San Diego, faces murder charge in Stead shooting
Reno Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Stead in April 2023. Police say Max Carrillo was extradited from San Diego to the Washoe County Jail on Wednesday where he faces an open murder charge. The medical examiner previously said that 48-year-old Luis Carrillo-Zamora died from...
San Diego's new transit plans are taking shape
Regional planners are fine-tuning the future of San Diego's transit network, but big projects that would change the face of the system are all decades away at best. Why it matters: City leaders for years have debated how to expand the region's transportation system to accommodate new housing and manage emissions.
FireFly Automatix Welcomes The Santaluz Club as the Golf Industry's First AMP Customer
After more than two months of having three of FireFly's AMP all-electric, self-driving 100-inch-wide professional mowers on-site, Santaluz expects to realize ~$115,000/year in savings / value gained solely by replacing its diesel-powered fairway mowers with AMPs. Even with mowing 6X/week vs. 3X/week, personnel productivity has doubled, yet Santaluz will save ~2,000 hours/year and close to $15,000 in fuel costs alone with AMPs.
San Diego prosecutors target employers withholding overtime pay
As prosecutors in San Diego plan a crackdown on wage theft, they're targeting employers that withhold overtime pay. In other news, San Diegans got their first look at a sculpture in Balboa Park that symbolizes how San Diego and Tijuana became this year’s World Design Capital. Plus, our KPBS border reporter got to join a tryout for the youth academy for San Diego's new Major League Soccer team.
FAFSA processing student aid following delays and system bugs
Due to problems with the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act and California not having a state budget for the fiscal year, the processing of financial aid for students was slowed for Cal Grants. Awards are now expected to be received by early August according to Chip Pierce, director of San Diego State University’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Democratic National Convention to top off Harris' 'Brat summer'
The Democratic National Convention is next week, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will be center stage. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we'll look into the converging worlds of politics and pop culture, the role of the border and immigration in the presidential election and the California connections to the 2024 presidential election.
Padres complete season sweep of Pirates
The Padres completed a season sweep of the Pirates with a convincing 8-2 win on Wednesday afternoon. Martin Perez continued to prove his worth as a trade deadline acquisition, striking out 8 while allowing just 1 earned run in 5.1 innings of work.
‘Bachelorette’ Katie Thurston Gives Huge Rape Case Update
Bachelorette Katie Thurston revealed to fans at the end of June that she was a victim of rape. She wanted to share all the resources that saved her life. She always wanted to give hope to followers to not give up. While she felt at that time that the justice system failed her, she didn’t want to stop trying to pursue a criminal case against her alleged rapist. Now she is sharing a huge update on the case with fans. Keep reading to find out more.
San Diego Schools Embrace New Year with Renewed Focus on Academic Excellence and Enrichment
The school bells are ringing again across San Diego as the San Diego Unified School District opens its doors for the 2024-25 academic year. With over 95,000 students stepping through its portals, the district has kicked off with an edged focus on academic rigor, enriching activities beyond the traditional classroom setting, and consolidated social-emotional supports that stretch from Universal Transitional Kindergarten up to high school, as reported by the district's official announcement.
Thrift the Day Away with Home Start Boutique in Normal Heights
If you have been looking for plans for National Thrift Store Day this Saturday, get your share of retail therapy at Home Start Thrift Boutique‘s pop-up event in Normal Heights. On Saturday, August 17th, Home Start will be hosting a pop-up event in honor of the holiday from 10...
Residents raise concerns about health impacts of Otay landfill
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — People living near the Otay landfill in Chula Vista are voicing concerns over environmental and public health risks. They said the smell of trash from the landfill has gotten much worse in recent months and that the landfill has reached an alarming height. "Like how...
California murder from 1986 linked to convicted serial killer
William Lester Sugg, a serial killer sentenced to death for 12 murders in Southern California, confessed to another killing after his DNA was linked to the victim. Cathy Small was 19 when she was found dead from stab wounds and strangulation in South Pasadena. KNBC’s Mekahlo Medina reports.
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