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Something refreshingly odd about La Mesa ‘couple’
Through July 28, The Lamplighters Community Theatre in La Mesa is showing a Neil Simon classic with a twist, “The Odd Couple: The Female Version.” Written by Simon, directed by Diane Jones, and produced by Cydney King, this revision sees the lead characters transformed into Olive Madison and Florence Unger.
Egg farm fire could impact the price of eggs throughout Southern California
RAMONA, Calif. — Flames tore through a building with about 70,000 chickens inside an egg farm in Ramona Thursday evening. Fire officials tell CBS 8 the fire caused about $2 million in damages, which includes the building and the chickens. “Whenever you have an event like this, it reduces...
Voters to decide if tax continues
The Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved to place a measure that would continue a 2016 tax increase on the November ballot. In 2016, Chula Vista voters approved Measure P, which, after 10 years, is projected to provide a total of $245 million. The new measure will appear on the Nov. 5, statewide election ballot and, if passed, would allow the City to continue to fund high-priority projects. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters will assign a title for the measure in August. The measure requests voter approval for the continuation of a one-half cent transactions and use tax for 10 years at the current rate. Although the city’s most pressing need includes infrastructure improvement, repair and maintenance, the tax is a general tax which can be spent for any lawful purpose of the city, according to a city press release.
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 Wednesday by the Justice Department alleges employees...
Addressing the cross-border sewage problem
San Diego congressman Juan Vargas says he’s feeling hopeful about the cross-border sewage problem. In other news, after numerous delays and repairs, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer has resumed its deployment. Plus, the San Diego Pride Parade marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday. It’s one of the largest and oldest Pride celebrations in the U.S., and San Diego is also home to one of the oldest gay bars in the country, which turns 100 this year.
Morning Report: Bird Nerds War Against Mission Bay Fireworks Cont.
San Diego Councilmember Joe LaCava said the City Council’s Environment Committee would look into the alleged deaths of seabirds following Fourth of July fireworks in Mission Bay. “We’ll talk with subject matter experts to better understand what was so different about this year,” said LaCava, the chair of the...
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.
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Can We Limit Rentals?
How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals?. Can CCRs be changed to include leasing prohibition or can it be amended to limit the number of rentals to a percentage of 30%? Can some communities enforce a 6-month to 2-year residency requirement after purchase, requiring the owner to live there? Or can a community require that the tenants be screened in advance? Is there a way to require transparency of ownership requirements to know who is purchasing homes – permanent residents or corporations.
Metropolitan Transit System rolls out contactless payments
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has updated its PRONTO payment system to make fares easier to pay using contactless payments. Now riders can pay fares with their bank cards (debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards), and mobile wallets (e.g. Apple Pay, Google pay, etc.).
Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s giant leap.
Limited Run Games Returns To San Diego Comic-Con With Exclusives and Signings
Keeping physical media alive is no easy feat but Limited Run Games are bringing their mission to San Diego Comic-Con once again next week. LRG will be located within the Dark Horse Comics booth 2615. There you will find a few exclusives, signings, and a demo station for you try out.
4 Dead in Apparent Drunk-Driving Crash on Route 163 in Kearny Mesa
Four people were killed Friday in a suspected drunk driving crash on Route 163 in Kearny Mesa according to reports from the scene. The deadly three-vehicle collision occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on southbound Route 163 at the interchange with Interstate 805. A videographer with OnScene.TV reported that one vehicle...
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