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“‘Tragedy,” in drama, is concerned with shock, suffering and sorrow, but there is more to it than that. The suffering is not random. Individuals inherit fallout from events in the remote past, through no fault of their own. The next move is the test."
Starting on Jan. #CaliforniaImmigrantPolicyCenter #CaliforniaMediCal #healthcare #Immigranthealthcare #northcountysandiego #SanDiegoCounty #UndocumentedSanDiegans
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California ends undocumented adult Medi-Cal coverage | Escondido Grapevine
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, most undocumented adults in California1 will no longer be allowed to newly enroll in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program that pro
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December 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Following the October approval of the Harmony Grove Village South (HGVS)
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Harmony Grove story, nothing to do with Jimmy Breslin | Escondido Grapevine
Following the October approval of the Harmony Grove Village South (HGVS) project by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, the Elfin Forest / Harmony Grove
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December 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Following the October approval of the Harmony Grove Village South (HGVS)
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Christmas and New Year’s are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically don’t celebrate on those days is a birthday.
That’s because Dec.
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That’s because Dec.
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Why are so few people born on Christmas Day, New Year’s and other holidays? | Escondido Grapevine
Christmas and New Year’s are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically don’t celeb
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Christmas and New Year’s are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically don’t celebrate on those days is a birthday.
That’s because Dec.
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That’s because Dec.
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No matter what holiday you honor in your home, we decorate our homes to please ourselves and to welcome family and friends during the holidays.
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Beginning to look a lot like Christmas | Escondido Grapevine
No matter what holiday you honor in your home, we decorate our homes to please ourselves and to welcome family and friends during the holidays. Although this t
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December 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
No matter what holiday you honor in your home, we decorate our homes to please ourselves and to welcome family and friends during the holidays.
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Who was it, you, to whom Santa brought a very supercalifragilisticexpialidocious holiday bounty down the chimney on Christmas Eve, 2016?
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! A $7M lotto ticket was sold Christmas Eve 2015 at Nordahl Liquor | Escondido Grapevine
Maybe it's time for another Christmas miracle in 2025. ten years after the fact. Who was it, you, to whom Santa brought a very supercalifragilisticexpialidoc
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December 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Who was it, you, to whom Santa brought a very supercalifragilisticexpialidocious holiday bounty down the chimney on Christmas Eve, 2016?
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In the season when hearts grow tender and hopes seem brighter, there is always room for a miracle, even one wrapped in fur and tucked beneath the fragrant boughs of a Christmas tree.
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Evergreen’s Christmas miracle a 2024 Gift of the Magi | Escondido Grapevine
In the season when hearts grow tender and hopes seem brighter, there is always room for a miracle, even one wrapped in fur and tucked beneath the fragrant bough
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December 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
In the season when hearts grow tender and hopes seem brighter, there is always room for a miracle, even one wrapped in fur and tucked beneath the fragrant boughs of a Christmas tree.
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The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," began Sunday night running through Monday, Dec. 22.
News 8 sat down with Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort to hear exactly how this Jewish holiday came about.
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News 8 sat down with Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort to hear exactly how this Jewish holiday came about.
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Hanukkah is happening, what to know about it | Escondido Grapevine
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," began Sunday night running through Monday, Dec. 22. News 8 sat down with Rabbi Ye
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December 23, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," began Sunday night running through Monday, Dec. 22.
News 8 sat down with Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort to hear exactly how this Jewish holiday came about.
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News 8 sat down with Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort to hear exactly how this Jewish holiday came about.
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Congressman Darrell Issa, who’s made it through three districts in Southern California in his years of peddling a bundle of arrogant lies, is officially on the chopping block for the upcoming election in the 48th Congressional District.
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Hey Issa, party’s over thanks to trump, now get lost | Escondido Grapevine
Congressman Darrell Issa, who’s made it through three districts in Southern California in his years of peddling a bundle of arrogant lies, is officially on th
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December 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Congressman Darrell Issa, who’s made it through three districts in Southern California in his years of peddling a bundle of arrogant lies, is officially on the chopping block for the upcoming election in the 48th Congressional District.
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The holiday season is back; the bells and the cash registers will soon be ringing.
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Don’t let the Grinch overcharge you for holiday gifts | Escondido Grapevine
The holiday season is back; the bells and the cash registers will soon be ringing. That means it’s the perfect time to remind everyone to always double-check
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December 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The holiday season is back; the bells and the cash registers will soon be ringing.
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It’s happened to all of us. You’re scrolling through your social media feed and see a link to what appears to be a news story, with a startling headline about something happening in your state or community.
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Fake is Real: Tips for separating fake news content true | Escondido Grapevine
It’s happened to all of us. You’re scrolling through your social media feed and see a link to what appears to be a news story, with a startling headline abo
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December 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
It’s happened to all of us. You’re scrolling through your social media feed and see a link to what appears to be a news story, with a startling headline about something happening in your state or community.
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A giraffe at Orfila Winery sparked member backlash and a PETA complaint. A surreal North County moment that felt straight out of a Christopher Moore novel.
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The giraffe who came to Orfila (and other things that probably shouldn’t happen at Escondido whine country) | Escondido Grapevine
A giraffe at Orfila Winery sparked member backlash and a PETA complaint. A surreal North County moment that felt straight out of a Christopher Moore novel. In
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December 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
A giraffe at Orfila Winery sparked member backlash and a PETA complaint. A surreal North County moment that felt straight out of a Christopher Moore novel.
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Willie Gillante took the mound to pitch the game that would decide if the dream gets dashed or faith is rewarded. #baseball #BruceKauffman #FenwayPark #NewYorkCity #NorthCountyTimes #sandiegobooksinprogress #sandiegosports #sports #storiesaboutbaseball
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Tale of the Toppled Hurler: A Peter Hartwell Story by Bruce A. Kauffman | Escondido Grapevine
Willie Gillante took the mound to pitch the game that would decide if the dream gets dashed or faith is rewarded. If Willie and his precious Red Sox lost toni
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December 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Willie Gillante took the mound to pitch the game that would decide if the dream gets dashed or faith is rewarded. #baseball #BruceKauffman #FenwayPark #NewYorkCity #NorthCountyTimes #sandiegobooksinprogress #sandiegosports #sports #storiesaboutbaseball
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SURVEILLANCE PELICANA
BY
DAN WEISMAN
The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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BY
DAN WEISMAN
The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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Surveillance Pelicana Chapter 2: ‘Night of the Living Poets’ | Escondido Grapevine
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December 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
SURVEILLANCE PELICANA
BY
DAN WEISMAN
The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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BY
DAN WEISMAN
The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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SURVEILLANCE PELICANA
BY
DAN WEISMAN
(The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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BY
DAN WEISMAN
(The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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Surveillance Pelicana Chapter 19: ‘Day at the Races’ | Escondido Grapevine
SURVEILLANCE PELICANA BY DAN WEISMAN (The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online: Chapters 1-10: https://www.e
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December 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
SURVEILLANCE PELICANA
BY
DAN WEISMAN
(The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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BY
DAN WEISMAN
(The entire book appears at this link with chapters added after appearing online:
Chapters 1-10: https://www.escondidograpevine.com/surveillance-pelicana-full-book-chapters-added-as-they-appear-online/.
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Reclusive and sitting in a luxury home high above the San Pasqual Valley, the charismatic “Lord of All Indoors” Steve Zungul continues to mystify and impress, albeit out of the public eye. He hasn’t spoken to anybody in the media for over a decade.
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‘Lord of All Indoors’ soccer legend Steve Zungul lives quietly in Escondido retirement | Escondido Grapevine
Reclusive and sitting in a luxury home high above the San Pasqual Valley, the charismatic “Lord of All Indoors” Steve Zungul continues to mystify and impr
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December 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Reclusive and sitting in a luxury home high above the San Pasqual Valley, the charismatic “Lord of All Indoors” Steve Zungul continues to mystify and impress, albeit out of the public eye. He hasn’t spoken to anybody in the media for over a decade.
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By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4 cents to make. Chances are you have some in a jar, or scattered among pockets, purses and car ashtrays.
As small as it is, the penny punches above its weight culturally.
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As small as it is, the penny punches above its weight culturally.
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Penny for your thoughts no mo’ as of this week | Escondido Grapevine
By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4 cents to make. Chances are you have some in a jar, or scattered among pockets, purs
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November 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4 cents to make. Chances are you have some in a jar, or scattered among pockets, purses and car ashtrays.
As small as it is, the penny punches above its weight culturally.
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As small as it is, the penny punches above its weight culturally.
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Ah, Thanksgiving – the holiday that toasts America’s richness and bounty as no other.
When we think of the loving labor that goes into preparing dinner for relatives and friends, it can anything but a holiday.
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When we think of the loving labor that goes into preparing dinner for relatives and friends, it can anything but a holiday.
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Setting the Thanksgiving Table | Escondido Grapevine
Ah, Thanksgiving – the holiday that toasts America’s richness and bounty as no other. When we think of the loving labor that goes into preparing dinner f
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November 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Ah, Thanksgiving – the holiday that toasts America’s richness and bounty as no other.
When we think of the loving labor that goes into preparing dinner for relatives and friends, it can anything but a holiday.
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When we think of the loving labor that goes into preparing dinner for relatives and friends, it can anything but a holiday.
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The Padres checked the first box on their offseason to-do list when they hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. The second box is larger, louder and unavoidable: finding enough starting pitching for Stammen to employ.
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Padres Hot Stove News: Offseason begins with a new manager and several unanswered pitching questions | Escondido Grapevine
The Padres checked the first box on their offseason to-do list when they hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. The second box is larger, louder and unavoid
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November 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The Padres checked the first box on their offseason to-do list when they hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. The second box is larger, louder and unavoidable: finding enough starting pitching for Stammen to employ.
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It rained a lot this past winter. However, as we all know, that hasn't always been the natural state for the arid San Diego region. It took Charles Hatfield to make it rain 109 years ago in San Diego. The only problem was he couldn't make it stop.
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The man who made it rain, rain, rain in 1916 | Escondido Grapevine
It rained a lot this past winter. However, as we all know, that hasn't always been the natural state for the arid San Diego region. It took Charles Hatfield to
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November 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It rained a lot this past winter. However, as we all know, that hasn't always been the natural state for the arid San Diego region. It took Charles Hatfield to make it rain 109 years ago in San Diego. The only problem was he couldn't make it stop.
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San Diego has a long memory for war and a short memory for dissent.
That’s not an accident. This city supplied ships, pilots, technicians, and Marines for Vietnam the way Pittsburgh once supplied steel. The war was not somewhere else.
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That’s not an accident. This city supplied ships, pilots, technicians, and Marines for Vietnam the way Pittsburgh once supplied steel. The war was not somewhere else.
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San Diego’s GI movement tried to stop the Vietnam War | Escondido Grapevine
San Diego has a long memory for war and a short memory for dissent. That’s not an accident. This city supplied ships, pilots, technicians, and Marines for
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November 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
San Diego has a long memory for war and a short memory for dissent.
That’s not an accident. This city supplied ships, pilots, technicians, and Marines for Vietnam the way Pittsburgh once supplied steel. The war was not somewhere else.
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That’s not an accident. This city supplied ships, pilots, technicians, and Marines for Vietnam the way Pittsburgh once supplied steel. The war was not somewhere else.
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Parades rolled through many American cities on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 honoring the anniversary of the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, what once was known as Armistice Day.
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This Veteran’s Day unremembered: American Expeditionary Force Siberia | Escondido Grapevine
Parades rolled through many American cities on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 honoring the anniversary of the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the
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November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Parades rolled through many American cities on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 honoring the anniversary of the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, what once was known as Armistice Day.
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Hail Estonia! Wait. What?
Estonia opened an honorary consulate at La Jolla on January 24, 2019, later moving it to downtown San Diego.
The Estonian honorary consul in the San Diego area is Dr.
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Estonia opened an honorary consulate at La Jolla on January 24, 2019, later moving it to downtown San Diego.
The Estonian honorary consul in the San Diego area is Dr.
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Hail Estonia! Wait. What? La Jolla? | Escondido Grapevine
Hail Estonia! Wait. What? Estonia opened an honorary consulate at La Jolla on January 24, 2019, later moving it to downtown San Diego. The Estonian honorary
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November 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Hail Estonia! Wait. What?
Estonia opened an honorary consulate at La Jolla on January 24, 2019, later moving it to downtown San Diego.
The Estonian honorary consul in the San Diego area is Dr.
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Estonia opened an honorary consulate at La Jolla on January 24, 2019, later moving it to downtown San Diego.
The Estonian honorary consul in the San Diego area is Dr.
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Agriculture values rose by just over 1% to $1.67 billion, and vegetable and vine crops thrived in San Diego County’s Annual Crop Report released today.
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San Diego County crop report grows to $1.67 billion | Escondido Grapevine
Agriculture values rose by just over 1% to $1.67 billion, and vegetable and vine crops thrived in San Diego County’s Annual Crop Report released today. The n
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November 4, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Agriculture values rose by just over 1% to $1.67 billion, and vegetable and vine crops thrived in San Diego County’s Annual Crop Report released today.
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When I contemplate the present condition of America, I am struck dumb by the sheer theater of it all — the gilded spectacle, the red-hatted congregation, the rallies that thrum like tent revivals for a man who believes himself chosen not by Providence but
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Common Sense 2025: Gilded fool who would be king | Escondido Grapevine
When I contemplate the present condition of America, I am struck dumb by the sheer theater of it all — the gilded spectacle, the red-hatted congregation, the
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November 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
When I contemplate the present condition of America, I am struck dumb by the sheer theater of it all — the gilded spectacle, the red-hatted congregation, the rallies that thrum like tent revivals for a man who believes himself chosen not by Providence but
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Daylight saving time: It's backward time again when clocks step off one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Don't forget to do the right thing clockwise or you'll be out of sync.
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Daylight saving time running out of time? | Escondido Grapevine
Daylight saving time: It's backward time again when clocks step off one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Don't forget to do the right thing clockwise or you
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November 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Daylight saving time: It's backward time again when clocks step off one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Don't forget to do the right thing clockwise or you'll be out of sync.
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