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Desert Sun journalists win 15 prizes in latest California Journalism Awards
An in-depth examination of the controversy surrounding restorative justice programs in east valley schools and a harrowing look at the Joshua Tree tortoise rescue’s final days were among The Desert Sun's work from last year honored at the California Journalism Awards recently. The paper won a total of 15 awards, included one first-place...
Charging California farmers for groundwater use could yield massive conservation gains, researchers find
California farmers are willing to cut back on groundwater usage when their local governments start charging for this formerly free resource, new research has found. Historically, Golden State farmers have kept their crops irrigated amid extreme heat and drought by tapping into groundwater beneath their properties — at no charge, other than the costs of…
Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2024: Marvel Stuns, DC Dips, Video Game Actors Strike
TheWrap looks back on a definitive SDCC return to normal that also somehow wasn't The post Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2024: Marvel Stuns, DC Dips, Video Game Actors Strike appeared first on TheWrap.
McCarthy says Kamala Harris refused to meet with him while in Senate
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized Vice President Harris for refusing to meet with him when they were both in California’s congressional delegation, claiming that Harris had a reputation for a toxic office culture. “When she got elected to the U.S. Senate, I was the majority leader. I reached out to meet with her, not…
Drone video captures large homeless encampment under I-5 near SeaWorld Drive
One of the leaders of the San Diego River Park Foundation said they are working to clear a significant encampment under Interstate 5, north of Interstate 8 and south of the SeaWorld Drive exit, referred to as “the island.” The spot is difficult to access because of surrounding water and is covered not only by the highway, but also by thick brush and trees.
Dustin Hoffman ‘got really angry’ and ‘lost his s—‘ after Alex Borstein disparaged her own appearance
Hollywood has unrealistic beauty standards; something comedian and actress Alex Borstein is all too familiar with. Speaking alongside other esteemed actresses at ‘Entertainment Weekly’s’ Bold School Panel at San Diego Comic-Con “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star discussed an element of the industry that bothers her.
Padres fans will be disappointed with AJ Preller's new rumored trade deadline plans
Almost everyone assumed that the San Diego Padres were going to be big players at this year's trade deadline. They have one of the most aggressive GMs in baseball in AJ Preller who has already made two significant trades in 2024 and have been long connected to top names like Garrett Crochet. Logically, one would think that means the Padres were truly going for it at the deadline this year.
Elon Musk faces off with Gavin Newsom after sharing fake Kamala Harris video
Elon Musk, tech mogul and X owner, is facing backlash after reposting a fake video on X that uses artificial intelligence to mimic Vice President Kamala Harris’s voice. Musk is being accused of breaching his own social media platform’s policies by posting the video, which insults Harris’s campaign and President Joe Biden. The controversy stems […]
San Diego police added more smart streetlight cameras in downtown just before Comic-Con
San Diegans have mixed feelings about smart streetlights, some of which police just added in Hillcrest ahead of Pride last weekend. “I think it’s a privacy thing, I’m not too happy with it. You know, technology nowadays AI, any image can be captured and manipulated for a crime or what not,” Giovanni Zamora said.
Responder runs 1.5 miles to save puppies from Park Fire
Northern California's Park Fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate. When one resident's truck broke down in the mad dash to escape, forcing them to leave behind both the vehicle, two dogs and their litter of puppies behind, one emergency responder stepped up to save them. The Park Fire broke out on July 24 after police said a man pushed a burning car into a gully. The car quickly sparked a blaze that has turned into one of the largest wildfires in state history and that within hours of its ignition forced thousands of people to evacuate the area north of...
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