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Newsom Defends Biden Despite Debate Flop: ‘Don’t Fall Prey to All This Negativity’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively. Newsom’s pitch at a local Independence...
Food4Less Workers Ratify New Labor Pact with Raises, Boost in Hours for Part-timers
Food 4 Less grocery workers voted to accept a new three-year labor contract with the grocer, the union announced Thursday. “Today, by ratifying this contract, Food 4 Less/Foods Co. workers have secured meaningful raises, increased hours for part-time workers and a more direct path to top-rate pay over the next three years,” according to a joint statement from the various locals of the United Food and Commercial Workers union.
Video Shows 7 Young Suspects in Beach Stabbing That Left Man with Internal Injuries
Police have released video of a stabbing on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach and are asking the public for help identifying the suspects, who are wanted for attempted murder. The attack took place around 10:50 p.m. Sunday near Garnet Avenue, according to San Diego police. A 51-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the back, resulting in significant internal injuries. A 23-year-old woman who was walking with him was also attacked, according to the department.
McCain Fire Burns Nearly 1,600 Acres, But 87% Contained Ahead of Extreme Heat
The McCain Fire in Boulevard, north of Jacumba Hot Springs, was 87% contained Thursday after burning 1,595 acres, officials said. The fire’s size was upgraded from 1,362 acres to 1,595 acres early Thursday due to better mapping, though fire activity remained low, according to Cal Fire San Diego. “Firefighters...
Runners Mark Fourth of July Tradition in Coronado at Crown City Classic
La Jolla Country Day School graduate Julius Diehr won the men’s 12K at the 51st annual Crown City Classic in Coronado Thursday. Jess McClain of Phoenix won the women’s race for the fourth consecutive year. Diehr, who makes his home in Providence, R.I., ran the 7.45-mile route in...
Movie Review: Alicia Vikander Explores an English Queen’s Role in the Historical Drama ‘Firebrand’
Remember years ago when Alicia Vikander said she had plans to win an Oscar, which caused people to scoff at her for daring to believe she could win so early in her career? She was quickly proved right when she won Best Supporting Actress for Tom Hooper’s The Danish Girl (2015). And then we barely heard anything else from her.
Write Out Loud Awarded $20,000 Grant to Offer NEA Big Read in San Diego
Write Out Loud has received a grant of $20,000 to host the. The organization, which hosts events in Old Town and other communities, is one of 62 nonprofits selected to receive the grants, which support local reading programs. Programming for the 2024-25 NEA grant cycle is centered around the theme...
NASA Awards $69 Million Contract to SpaceX for UCSD-Partnered Milky Way Mission
NASA has selected Elon Musk’s SpaceX for its COSI (Compton Spectrometer and Imager) mission, a project supported by UC San Diego. The company, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation in Hawthorne, will provide launch services for COSI under a firm-fixed-price contract of approximately $69 million. The COSI mission currently is targeted...
Opinion: In the Battle for Immigrant Rights, the ACLU Won a Victory for Due Process
Due process is what separates a free society from a police state, serving as a crucial safeguard against law enforcement overreach and abuse. When police arrest someone, they cannot lock them up indefinitely without explanation. They must quickly bring the person before a judge so they can be informed of the charges. The right to a prompt judicial hearing after arrest is a fundamental tenet of due process that is enshrined in our Constitution.
Triple-Digit Temps Expected in Valleys as Heat Wave Peaks in San Diego This Weekend
The San Diego coast is definitely the place to be through the weekend, as a high-pressure system drives up temperatures across the region, particularly in the deserts. An excessive heat warning will be in effect through 9 p.m. next Wednesday in the San Diego County deserts, with temperatures potentially topping 120 degrees.
eWolf, First All-Electric Tugboat, Enters Service in Port of San Diego After Christening
The eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat, has been christened in San Diego ahead of its launch in the Port of San Diego. Operating with zero-emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat, from Crowley, a global ship owner-operator and services provider, was produced by Master Boat Builders in Coden, Ala.
UC San Diego Pitcher Part of Collegiate National Team For Friendship Series
UC San Diego right-hander Anthony Eyanson is part of the 2024 U.S. Collegiate National Team for an international series in North Carolina. Eyanson was one of 29 athletes tabbed by USA Baseball after participating in Collegiate National Team Training Camp last month in Cary, N.C. The 21st USA vs. Chinese...
Little Change to Average San Diego County Gas Price
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped one-tenth of a cent Thursday for the second consecutive day to $4.823. The average price is 1.7 cents less than one week ago, 17.3 cents lower than one month ago and 7.3 cents below what it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It has dropped $1.612 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.
Animal Center Offering Discounted Adoptions to Military Members, Veterans
Starting Thursday through Sunday, those serving in the U.S. military can adopt a furry companion at a reduced cost, courtesy of the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Paws for Patriots event. The center is offering sponsored pet adoptions “to thank military members and their families for their service,” officials said...
California Democratic Leaders Reverse Course on Ballot Measure Targeting Retail Crime
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders have reversed course on a plan to place a crime-focused initiative on the November ballot a day after announcing it. In a statement released Tuesday night, Newsom said there wasn’t enough time for state leaders to work out final language before the Wednesday deadline. State leaders rolled out the proposed measure Sunday night after spending weeks unsuccessfully trying to negotiate a separate, more punitive proposal on the same subject off the ballot.
SDSU Alum Hendrik Jebens Advances at Wimbledon with Doubles Partner Frantzen
Former San Diego State tennis player Hendrik Jebens, competing at Wimbledon, had a first round win with doubles partner Constantin Frantzen. The No. 58-ranked doubles player in the world, Jebens, 28, along with Frantzen, prevailed Wednesday in the first round over Pavel Kotov and Cristian Rodriguez, winning in straight sets 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-3).
Groups Opposing California’s EV Goals Take Case to U.S. Supreme Court
Opponents of California’s ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court this week, the latest salvo against the state’s campaign to fight climate change. Energy companies, corn growers and industry associations have long opposed strong environmental rules...
San Diego Weekend Guide: July 4-7 – July 4th Edition
Our Star-Spangled holiday falls on a Thursday this year, ready-made for long weekend vibes. Have fun, of course, this San Diego weekend, but spare a thought for our founding fathers, the values they set out for us and the democracy that we should cherish. When it comes to fireworks in...
‘Toxic Workplace’ at San Diego Wave FC Claimed by Ex-Staff; Club Issuing Denials
The San Diego Wave’s front office is pushing back against allegations of a toxic work environment after at least four former employees called out the NWSL club and team president Jill Ellis. No players are being criticized or launching attacks. The heated exchange began Wednesday with social media posts...
Profar Voted in As Starter to Make First All-Star Team While Padres Stage Comeback in Texas
Jurickson Profar has broken out this year, no question. It’s been a charming ride as well, with Padre teammates campaigning to make him an All-Star and the outfielder more focused on how much the honor would matter to his son Khairy. “He loves baseball so much. He’s always watching...
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