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inewsource @inewsource.org · 29/09/2026
Measure A would give San Diego County supervisors more power over crucial roles. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/09/29/s...
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Measure A could shift power in San Diego County
San Diego County’s Measure A would let supervisors remove the public defender and other key officials without cause, alarming some attorneys.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 29/09/2026
Neighbors built a gate to keep people in a mobile home park out. It also traps them in. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/27/o...
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A neighbor’s gate is a trap for mobile home park residents
Residents in south Oceanside put up a gate between them and Cavalier Mobile Estates next door. Mobile home park residents say it blocks them in.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 28/09/2026
Top Gloria aide alleged to have intervened in probe involving romantic partner. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/09/28/s...
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Gloria aide accused of interfering in workplace probe of her partner
The former San Diego staffer claimed her firing was retaliation by the mayor’s chief of staff for getting her romantic partner demoted.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 24/09/2026
Super El Niño is coming. What exactly does that mean for San Diego? From Audience Engagement Intern @bytrishaganjoo.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/24/s...
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Super El Niño is coming. What exactly does that mean for San Diego? - inewsource
Warmer ocean temperatures, higher sea levels and stronger storms supercharged by El Niño could all affect San Diego’s coastline.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 23/09/2026
Meet the Airbnb activist hunting for San Diego’s ‘apartment hotels.’ From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/09/23/s...
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Meet the Airbnb activist hunting for San Diego's 'apartment hotels'
Armed with housing data and complaints, this San Diegan is looking for apartment complexes converted into short-term rentals.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 21/09/2026
inewsource receives national support for U.S border region reporting. From inewsource CEO and Editor @jamieself.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/21/m...
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MacArthur Foundation gives inewsource grant for US border reporting
The organization was awarded a $500,000 grant from the foundation as one of its newest grantees.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 20/09/2026
Should prime open Carlsbad coast be used for parkland or 120 townhomes? A showdown looms. From North County reporter Katie Futterman. inewsource.org/2026/09/20/p...
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California coastal commission to settle Carlsbad land dispute
A group of Carlsbad residents are fighting to keep land along the coast for a park instead of luxury townhomes.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 18/09/2026
Company facing $2 million in wage theft judgments named in new lawsuit. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/09/18/w...
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New lawsuit against company with $2 million wage theft claims
Leslie Wang's Wealthplus has the highest amount of wage theft judgments levied against an employer in San Diego County.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 17/09/2026
He has a plan to save San Diego’s fastest-shrinking school district. Not everyone is buying it. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/09/17/s...
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He has a plan to save San Diego's fastest-shrinking school district
South Bay Union Superintendent Jose Espinoza has made deeply unpopular decisions for the school district: close campuses and lay off staff.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 16/09/2026
2 million San Diego County mail ballots were at risk before the Supreme Court blocked Trump. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/09/16/s...
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California: 'uncertainty' over as Trump mail-ballot push dies
The U.S. Supreme Court left an injunction in place, preventing USPS from enforcing new mail-ballot requirements in the 2026 midterm election.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 10/09/2026
‘I’m listening hard’: Teens increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2026/09/09/t...
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‘I’m listening hard’: Teens increasingly turn to AI chatbots for mental health support - inewsource
Research published by Brown University found that roughly 1 in 8 adolescents have turned to AI chatbots for help with their mental health.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 10/09/2026
‘Like caged birds.’ Migrant kids held in San Diego short-term immigration detention for weeks. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/10/b...
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Migrant kids spend weeks in short-term immigration detention
Border Patrol and CBP have held migrant families with kids in facilities far longer than a 72-hour government standard for detention.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 09/09/2026
‘Deeply concerning.’ What San Diego area officials say about Chollas Creek chemicals. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/09/s...
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San Diego area officials on the Chollas Creek chemicals
inewsource asked officials representing San Diego's Chollas Creek neighborhoods about cancer-causing chemicals at the Market Creek Plaza site.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 09/09/2026
Oceanside councilmember returned campaign donations after appearing to violate state law. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/09/o...
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Oceanside councilmember appears to have violated state law
Oceanside Councilmember Rick Robinson accepted a campaign donation and voted on a permit for the donor. He later returned some of the money.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 09/09/2026
Two lawsuits and one policy change: The story of San Diego’s unchecked rent hikes. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/09/08/s...
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San Diego Housing Commission settles latest rent hike lawsuit
San Diego housing officials for years approved rent increases without first ensuring they complied with state law. That has changed.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 08/09/2026
National City bets on its bayfront to help solve money woes. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/09/08/n...
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National City bets on its bayfront to help solve money woes
As the city faces financial threats, plans to redevelop the National City bayfront could be more important than ever.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 06/09/2026
San Diego’s quiet noise rule change could echo around city — and near Petco Park. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/09/04/s...
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San Diego's noise rule change could echo around city
San Diego said it’s a longstanding interpretation. Petco Park neighbors who are suing over Gallagher Square concert noise aren’t so sure.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 04/09/2026
SDPD issued more than 500,000 parking citations over the past year. The city’s biggest ticket hotspots include Ski Beach in Mission Bay to East Village and the Gliderport. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/09/04/w...
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The worst places to park in San Diego
A year of San Diego parking citations shows where drivers are most likely to get tickets, from Ski Beach to downtown meters.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 03/09/2026
Despite criticism, Oceanside will keep using controversial Flock surveillance cameras. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/03/f...
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Oceanside council accepts grant for Flock camera maintenance
Flock cameras are used at nine Oceanside intersections under a contract dating to 2021. The City Council approved $30,000 to maintain them.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 03/09/2026
San Diego sheriff and Supervisors in standoff over local response to immigration crackdown. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/02/s...
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San Diego sheriff, Supervisors spar over immigration agencies
Sheriff Kelly Martinez lets Customs and Border Protection use a firing range in Otay Mesa despite a Board of Supervisors' vote against it.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 02/09/2026
These San Diegans live and shop among cancer-causing chemicals. What’s being done? From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/02/s...
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These San Diegans live among cancer-causing chemicals
Chemicals seep up from the earth in homes and one of San Diego’s few and highly-frequented grocery stores in an underserved neighborhood.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 01/09/2026
Oceanside residents near Camp Pendleton sometimes can’t get in or out of the neighborhood. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/09/01/c...
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Access an issue for Oceanside residents near Camp Pendleton
The Capistrano neighborhood in Oceanside has been closed due to security threats three times this year. Residents are fed up.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 31/08/2026
Top 4 takeaways from National City’s mayor, council candidate forum. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/08/31/e...
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Top takeaways from National City’s mayor, council candidate forum
Candidates running for mayor and two City Council seats in National City answered audience questions on housing, wages and job growth.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 27/08/2026
San Diego PD insurance payouts prompt council to scrutinize claims and judgments. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2026/08/27/s...
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San Diego insurance costs prompt city council scrutiny
San Diego's spiraling payouts and costs stemming from lawsuits – especially those against the Police Department — is getting a closer look.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 27/08/2026
Why city rules may halt a Chula Vista project to build more homes for older residents. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/08/27/f...
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Chula Vista retirement home wants to build 200 more homes
A city spokesperson said staff “identified the conflict” while reviewing the developer’s pre-application last year.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 26/08/2026
ICE arrested nearly 2,000 people in San Diego and Imperial counties in July, the highest monthly total so far during President Donald Trump’s second term. From Border and Immigration Reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/26/s...
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San Diego area ICE arrests hit record in second Trump term
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 2,000 people in San Diego and Imperial counties in July, up from 1,300 in June.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 25/08/2026
Do you accept our challenge? 🧠 Put your San Diego knowledge to the test at our trivia night this Thursday. RSVP and your first drink is on us. Details below. 📆 Thursday, Aug. 27 ⏰ 6:30–9 p.m. 📍 Modern Times Flavordome, 3000 Upas St. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 25/08/2026
A billion-dollar border wall could cut through a popular Southern California hiking area. From Border and Immigration reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/25/b...
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A new border wall could cut through a California hiking area
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. won a $574 million contract for border wall construction in the Jacumba Wilderness in September. It's now $1.2 billion.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 25/08/2026
Yes, e-bikes can be dangerous. But experts say San Diego County streets need to be safer. From KPBS Public Matters reporter @jakegotta.bsky.social and North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/24/e...
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San Diego lacks necessary bike infrastructure, experts say
San Diego County is lacking safe, connected bike routes as e-bike use surges. They’re critical for reducing injuries, experts say.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 24/08/2026
Amid national backlash against Flock, Chula Vista may seek closer ties with company. From Audience Engagement Intern @bytrishaganjoo.bsky.social and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2026/08/24/c...
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Flock and Chula Vista may expand their business relationship
Staff say switching to Flock Safety for the southern San Diego County police drone program would save $1.2 million annually.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 23/08/2026
Take advantage of our triple match before it ends! Today is the final day of Documenters on Duty. Your support trains Documenters, covers public meetings and powers community-driven reporting across San Diego County. Every donation is tripled! donate.inewsource.org
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 21/08/2026
San Diego hasn’t painted these curbs red but hands out hundreds of parking tickets at them. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/08/20/s...
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Parking tickets given on these unmarked San Diego curbs
Four of San Diego’s 10 most-ticketed “daylighting” intersections have unmarked curbs yet parking citations are being issued by the hundreds.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 20/08/2026
Neighbors are nervous about plans for Escondido to annex county land for 140 new homes. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/20/e...
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Escondido, in divisive plan, may annex land for 140 new homes
Developers say the two-story homes on 17 acres currently just outside Escondido would help the city with its housing needs.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 20/08/2026
Insider trading has spiked on betting markets. San Diego County hopes to get ahead of it. From investigative reporter Cody Dulaney. inewsource.org/2026/08/19/s...
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County to ban workers from insider trading on betting markets
Predictive gambling markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have allowed insiders to profit from sensitive information.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 20/08/2026
Balboa Park is regularly called San Diego’s “crown jewel,” but for decades that crown has become tarnished. Our latest project reveals the startling cost of addressing the park’s deferred maintenance — and the governance problems that stand in the way. inewsource.org/2026/08/18/s...
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San Diego's iconic Balboa Park has a billion-dollar problem
Balboa Park is the city's “crown jewel," but it's shadowed by massive deferred maintenance and not enough funding.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 20/08/2026
San Ysidro rec center gets a makeover. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/08/19/s...
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New playground, renovations at San Ysidro rec center
Renovations centered around accessibility. However, it led to a closure of a boxing program at the center.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 19/08/2026
San Diego County sheriff, supervisors at odds over gun range use by CBP. From Border and Immigration reporter @sofiareports.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/19/s...
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CBP's use of San Diego County gun range in dispute
License agreements among San Diego County, ICE and CBP allowed federal agents to use firing ranges in county control for years. No longer.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 18/08/2026
Put your knowledge to the test at News on Tap! A Trivia Night with inewsource! 📅 Aug. 27 | 6:30–9 p.m. 📍 Modern Times Flavordome, North Park 🍺 Free drink ticket for registered guests! Come for the trivia, stay for the newsroom stories. RSVP: inewsource.org/RSVP
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 18/08/2026
San Diego supervisors to vote on ending ICE, border agents’ use of firing range. From Border and Immigration reporter Sofía Mejías-Pascoe. inewsource.org/2026/08/17/i...
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 17/08/2026
This week only — TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT! Documenters on Duty is here! 📋 We’re going deep into Balboa Park — documenting deteriorating infrastructure and investigating the cost to preserve this San Diego jewel. Help us raise $15K. Every donation is tripled! donate.inewsource.org
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 17/08/2026
SDG&E wants to put a powerline through Anza-Borrego State Park. Opposition is mounting. From Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/17/s...
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Will SDG&E build a powerline through Anza-Borrego State Park?
A high-voltage powerline through San Diego County called Golden Pacific Powerlink would be SDG&E’s largest project ever.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 17/08/2026
He has 3 years to save National City from a state takeover. Here’s how he plans to do it. From South Bay reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2026/08/16/n...
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National City manager has 3 years to save the city from bankruptcy
National City officials relied on its reserves for years, and at this pace, they could run dry by 2030, the new city manager says.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 16/08/2026
Del Sur Elementary’s first week of school delayed following mold concerns. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/08/14/p...
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San Diego County school delays first day after mold concerns
Poway Unified's Del Sur Elementary has delayed the first day of school. Elevated levels of mold spores were found in classrooms — again.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 16/08/2026
Oceanside may raise sales taxes to fix a crumbling pier and build police, fire stations. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/14/o...
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Sales tax hike eyed for crumbling Oceanside pier, other needs
Oceanside voters are being asked to approve a new half-cent sales tax on top of a sales tax extension they approved in the last election.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 13/08/2026
inewsource received an Excellence in Innovation National Murrow Award for our massive reporting project in the Tijuana River Valley led by Environment and Energy Reporter @philipsalata.bsky.social called "HOME SICK." Read more about the win and project here: inewsource.org/2026/08/13/i...
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inewsource receives National Edward R. Murrow award
HOME SICK, our massive reporting project in the Tijuana River Valley, received the Excellence in Innovation award.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 13/08/2026
Chula Vista self-storage project moves forward — without access road that neighbors hated. From Director of Editorial Programs Jennifer Bowman. inewsource.org/2026/08/13/c...
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Chula Vista storage project axes neighborhood access road
Chula Vista staff said the Eastlake project also includes limiting hours and looking further at market demand and the impact on traffic.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 13/08/2026
Court rules Imperial County unlawfully approved Salton Sea geothermal and lithium plant. From Environment and Energy Reporter Philip Salata. inewsource.org/2026/08/11/l...
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Court: Imperial County unlawfully approved lithium project
Imperial County is reviewing options after an appeals court said it erred in approving Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hell’s Kitchen project.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 12/08/2026
Once at risk of going broke, San Diego school district touts comeback. From Education Reporter Andrea Figueroa Briseño. inewsource.org/2026/08/11/s...
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San Diego school district touts financial comeback
San Diego County school districts received additional state funding as several face rising costs and declining student enrollment.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 11/08/2026
Secrecy over tuberculosis causes health concern at immigration detention center in San Diego. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2026/08/10/o...
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Otay Mesa Detention Center faulted for tuberculosis secrecy
A San Diego County inspection report faults Otay Mesa Detention Center operator CoreCivic for not disclosing suspected tuberculosis cases.
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inewsource @inewsource.org · 10/08/2026
How San Diego County supervisor candidates would fix the sheriff’s slow 911 call times. From North County reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2026/08/10/9...
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San Diego County supervisor candidates focused on 911 calls
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office does not answer 911 calls fast enough. North County supervisor candidates say they want to fix that.
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