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The deadline to apply for San Diego County’s Cannabis Equity Program has been extended. Plus, more than 300,000 Marine Corps veterans, family members and others have filed claims in one of the biggest toxic exposure cases in the nation’s history. And, the San Diego Humane Society is making it easier than ever to adopt a pet as it faces overcrowding.

California is expanding a program that identifies and disarms dangerous gun owners, and state leaders are looking to San Diego as a model. In other news, the commission on police practices recommended the San Diego Police Department change their vehicle pursuit policy, but the police union is pushing back. Plus, the Paris Olympics are in full swing, and skateboarding is in the spotlight. We hear a...

It's been two months since President Joe Biden signed an executive action limiting asylum along the southern border, and since then, migrant apprehensions have dropped dramatically. In other news, leaders from around San Diego County gathered in Solana Beach Monday to put a laser focus on one problem: homelessness. Plus, the San Diego Humane Society is seeking donations as demand for its Community...

San Diego County Supervisors are being sued over their efforts to reign in disruptive behavior at meetings. Plus, extreme heat is coming to San Diego deserts this weekend. We have tips on how to stay cool. And, commercial flights are returning to Palomar Airport.

After a lengthy delay, new members will allow the San Diego Privacy Advisory Board to continue its work. Plus, medical emergencies related to the border wall are piling up. And, the story of a pillar of San Diego’s transgender community, as the city’s first Transgender History Month begins.

As the number of homeless encampment bans in San Diego County grows, advocates warn that they do more harm than good. Plus, for the first time, August will be Transgender History Month in San Diego. And, new research by UC San Diego says parents are feeling burnt out. The data is being looked at by policymakers to bring change.

Local fire departments have deployed their firefighters to help fight the Park Fire in Northern California. In other news, as summer comes to an end and back-to-school preparations begin, county health officials are urging parents to consider the HPV vaccine to protect their adolescent children against cancer. Plus, the U.S. Men’s Water Polo team is facing off against Romania Tuesday at the Olympi...

Under President Joe Biden, families have been separated after being detained in open air sites like the ones in Jacumba. In other cases, family members are sent to detention centers in different border cities, or some family members are allowed to enter the country while others are turned away. Then, the city of San Diego could require all-gender restrooms on new or significantly renovated city pr...

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to clear all homeless encampments statewide. In other news, two Lincoln High School sumo wrestlers qualified for the junior world championship in Poland, now they just need money to go. Plus, San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing downtown, and this year, Hollywood is making a grand return.

Following the Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to ban homeless encampments on public property, the San Marcos City Council approved its own ban this week. In other news, state and local leaders are continuing their calls for the federal government to move nuclear waste away from the San Onofre power plant. Plus, the first full day of Comic-Con is today.

California voters will be faced with a choice this November of whether to enshrine same-sex marriage rights in the state constitution. In other news, this September, hundreds of firefighters from across the country will be in San Diego for the Women in Fire International Conference. Plus, tonight, Comic-Con kicks off a four-day celebration of pop culture.

Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital are holding a two-day strike to draw attention to cost of living and other concerns. Plus, Vista’s Green Oak Ranch gets a new owner with a history of helping families experiencing homelessness. And, how the art of cosplay helps build community among Comic-Con attendees.

San Diego's city council is hustling to fill vacancies on the Privacy Advisory Board, because Mayor Todd Gloria hasn’t acted. In other news, public transit passengers in San Diego can now pay their fares with the tap of a credit card or smartphone. Plus, the 85th summer season of the Del Mar race tracks opened on Saturday and runs through Sept. 8.

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 olde...

The advisory board tasked with reviewing San Diego’s use of surveillance technology, can’t meet because more than half of its seats are vacant. Also, county officials are reminding people to get vaccinated for MPOX. And, it’s been 40 years since a gunman killed 21 people at a San Ysidro McDonald's. We check in with survivors.

A new report criticizes the real estate deal behind San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 1,000-bed homeless shelter. Also, a Supreme Court ruling is likely to reshape how many cities regulate homelessness, particularly in the South Bay. And, UC San Diego is seeking approval to spend $2 billion to address its student housing shortage.

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawsom-Remer is proposing legal action against Blackstone, a private equity firm that owns thousands of local units. Also, the board that manages the Del Mar Fairgrounds is opposing a plan to re-route the train tracks through the fairgrounds. And, North County lifeguards got much-needed skin cancer screenings.

San Diego County is expanding its free COVID-19 testing program in response to a small summer surge of cases. Clinics in Chula Vista, El Cajon and San Diego will have those services starting Monday. Plus, the California Coastal Commission approved a safe parking site near the airport. The permit includes conditions to mitigate environmental impacts, like capturing pollutants in vehicle runoff and...

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced that all personnel assigned to county detention facilities, including contractors, will be screened for narcotics and contraband. For the past two years, the Sheriff’s Department has rejected recommendations from the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board to screen employees for drugs. Plus, the extreme heat gripping most of the county is coming to...

Most migrants who cross the border to San Diego don’t stay here. But homeless outreach workers are seeing more and more migrants among our homeless population. Then, the Salvation Army in Serra Mesa is helping older San Diegans with free AC and tips on staying safe during heat waves. Plus, a new law requires California high schools to teach students about the dangers of fentanyl. ​​​​​​​

San Diego is approaching its self-imposed deadline for ending all traffic deaths — a movement called 'Vision Zero.' But those touched by tragedy say when it comes to traffic safety, the city is asleep at the wheel. Then, a poll has found that the majority of officeholders in San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties have experienced threats. Plus, Oceanside joins San Diego in banning Styrofoam.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said more surveillance cameras and license plate readers are needed in Hillcrest ahead of Pride festivities. Privacy advocates said the department is bypassing a city process to get community input. Then, a young mountain lion was released after receiving care at the Ramona Wildlife Center. And, the San Diego County Fair has come to a close, we look at the impact.

The city of San Diego’s new plan for environmental justice aims to rebuild the health of communities that suffer from high levels of pollution. Then, as interest in microdosing psychedelics for mental health is growing, so are concerns over potential risks. Plus, Palomar Health has released more information on a data breach that happened sometime between the end of April and the beginning of May.

Wildfires are one of the biggest dangers San Diego County faces when it comes to climate change. In other news, Oceanside Harbor now has its first fishermen's market, selling local fish caught by local fishermen. Plus, the 2024 Olympics start in just a few weeks, and the U.S. men's rugby team is getting ready in Chula Vista.

Migrants desperate to seek asylum in the U.S. are increasingly scaling the border wall due to limited access through ports of entry, and the life-threatening injuries sustained by some migrants are prompting advocates to declare it a public health crisis. In other news, Chula Vista voters will decide whether to renew a major tax that provides funding to repair basic city services this fall. Plus,...