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Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that lacks adequate oversight, advocates say. A lawsuit filed Thursday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Female firefighters make up 4.43% of fire crews in California — some of these women are combating the Lake Fire on the Central Coast
Female firefighters make up 4.43% of fire crews in California — Some of these women are combating the Lake Fire on the Central Coast The post Female firefighters make up 4.43% of fire crews in California — some of these women are combating the Lake Fire on the Central Coast appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
Escondido family makes a film: “Don’t Get Eaten”
As a movie critic, I see all the films the studios release each week. Sometimes I’ll see gems at festivals that never see the light of day. When I heard about a couple who live in Escondido and wrote, starred, directed, and produced their own movie about a zombie attack…I rolled my eyes. But my wife loves zombies, so I checked it out. And we both loved it. This family is adorable (their three nieces are in it too, and cute as buttons). The movie is called “Don’t Get Eaten.”
San Diego Pride weekend kicks off with 2 events celebrating LGBTQ+ movement
San Diego Pride weekend kicked off Friday with two big events in the heart of Hillcrest: a ceremony honoring community leaders and a block party leading a full schedule of celebration. The Spirit of Stonewall Rally is an event to commemorate the beginnings of the LGBTQ+ equality movement, which many...
San Diego Weekend Guide: July 19-21 – Ponies & Pride
Dancing. Prancing. With pride, perhaps? Make a move this San Diego weekend, by the sea or down by the border, to celebrate art, community, culture and sport. San Diego Dance Theater’s Live Arts Fest, a festival curated by Executive Artistic Director Terry Wilson, at 7:30 p.m. Friday features “La Silla Danza,” with a world-premiere duet. The fest continues Saturday with a 4 p.m. showcase; at 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday the SDDT company performs. Tickets range from a $10 suggested donation to $30 at the Light Box at Liberty Station.
San Diego weekend arts events: Art toys, rock music, ballet and bomba
Top picks | Live music picks| More weekend arts and culture events. Music, Rock | Local rock band Drug Hunt has a new album, "Feast" dropping this week from new locally based label Bad Vibes Good Friends, newly created by Drug Hunt's Rory Morison. Drug Hunt's sound is vintage but fresh, with psychedelic-tinged guitar riffs, driving drumbeats and almost cinematic vocals.
Pride Parade, Festival Goers Can ‘Ride With Pride,’ Avoid Parking by Using Transit
The San Diego Pride Parade and Festival will be held at the streets of Hillcrest this weekend. The Pride Parade and Festival is the largest single-day civic event in the region. More than 250,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance Saturday. The Metropolitan Transit System is encouraging those who...
San Diego Pride Parade 2024
Hillcrest (Multiple Locations) The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 250,000 people. Cheer on colorful floats & parade participants as we celebrate and honor the LGBTQIA+ community at the San...
Construction Begins on East County’s First Crisis Unit, Expanding Mental Health Services
County leaders broke ground Thursday on East County’s first crisis stabilization unit, an alternative site where those undergoing mental health crises can receive treatment. The 14,000-square foot property in El Cajon, slated to open in the fall of 2025, is intended to divert people from jails or emergency rooms. When the $28.75-million project opens, it will be San Diego County’s seventh such center.
2,000 Healthcare Workers at Sharp’s San Diego Campus Vote to Unionize
Healthcare workers at five more Sharp HealthCare sites in San Diego County have voted to join SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, officials said Thursday. They described the victory as “overwhelming,” with 70% of the workers who voted supporting joining SEIU-UHW. a union of more than 100,000 healthcare members across California.
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