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Newsom signs bill to prevent sex abuse in schools

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Newsom signs bill to prevent sex abuse in schools. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/08/c...

The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school.

Can San Diego Airport’s new terminal stem sliding tourism?

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Can San Diego Airport’s new $3.8 billion terminal stem sliding tourism? From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/07/s...

San Diego airport officials hope to weather a travel downturn with a welcoming facility and new domestic and international flights.

California's Expanded Learning creates new source for teachers amid shortage

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California’s after-school programs and summer initiative spawn surprise dividend: new teachers. From our partner @edsource.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/06/c...

California's ambitious five-year-old Expanded Learning Opportunities Program is now also turning into a rich source of new teachers.

California braces for expected federal homeless housing funds cut

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inewsource @inewsource.org · 2d

California braces for ‘devastating’ expected cuts to federal homeless housing funds. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/06/c...

Thousands of Californians could return to homelessness as the feds reportedly plan to disinvest from permanent housing.

Solar energy program offers rebates to San Diego customers

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San Diego customers can switch to solar and get paid. Here’s how. From North County Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social & @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/03/s...

San Diego Community Power Board launched a solar battery program to save customers money and promote renewable energy.

El Cajon sued by California over police surveillance data

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California sues El Cajon over surveillance data, warns it can be shared with federal agencies. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/03/c...

California limits how police store and share data they collect with automated license plate readers to protect residents’ privacy.

San Diego County braces for $300M in federal cuts

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Federal cuts hit San Diego County nutrition programs; $300M more at risk. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid. inewsource.org/2025/10/03/s...

San Diego County cut $5.2M from nutrition programs as federal law could shift $300M in costs and force 1,000 new hires.

Government shutdown's impact on California’s schools, explained

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inewsource @inewsource.org · 5d

How the federal government shutdown will impact California’s schools and students. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/03/c...

Californians should see no changes from the federal government shutdown in the short term, but that could change if it drags on.

CA governor vetoes bill for sober homeless housing

inewsource @inewsource.org · 6d

Newsom vetoes bill for sober homeless housing. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/02/c...

The move would have tweaked California’s “housing first” strategy, which generally frowns on programs that put up barriers to housing.

New CA law caps HOA fines at $100

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New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/02/c...

Two-thirds of all new single-family homes built in the U.S. last year were in communities with homeowners associations.

ICE detention centers not being inspected by CA counties

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California gave counties power to inspect ICE detention centers. They’re not using it. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/10/02/i...

The San Diego County health department said only that it “is exploring how to effectively operationalize this law in its jurisdiction.”

Child e-bike restrictions in San Diego County, mapped

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inewsource @inewsource.org · 6d

See which cities are cracking down on e-bikes for kids in San Diego. From assistant editor Giovanni Moujaes. inewsource.org/2025/10/02/s...

Here are the cities that are either considering – or have already restricted – e-bikes for kids following a California law.

North County development approved in fire-prone area of San Diego

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County Supervisors approve housing project near Escondido despite fire fears. From North County Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2025/10/01/s...

450 new units of Harmony Grove housing near Escondido were approved by officials, despite gridlock risks.

Century-old dam near Lake Hodges undergoing repairs

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Repairs to San Dieguito century-old dam underway. From North County Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2025/10/01/s...

Crews are fixing the San Dieguito dam in Rancho Santa Fe after the Santa Fe Irrigation District found a leak in 2024.

San Diego's Toni Atkins drops out of race to replace Gov. Newsom

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inewsource @inewsource.org · 7d

Democrat Toni Atkins drops out of crowded race to replace Gavin Newsom. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/09/30/g...

The former Democratic California Senate leader was leading in campaign cash but far behind Katie Porter and others in the polls.

South Bay students can now earn bachelor’s at community college

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South County, a ‘college desert,’ now will host bachelor’s program in public health. From South Bay Reporter Crystal Niebla. inewsource.org/2025/09/30/p...

The partnership between two colleges aims to streamline students to high-demand careers in public health throughout San Diego County.

San Diego County supervisors to vote on Harmony Grove housing

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Supervisors to vote on controversial housing project near Escondido. From North County Reporter @katiefutterman.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2025/09/30/h...

Local residents cite the 2014 Cocos fire as 450 new units of Harmony Grove housing near Escondido are considered by officials.

Q&A: Chula Vista police chief talks staffing, substations

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Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy talks staffing, technology and eastern substation. From community reporting intern @ramialarian.bsky.social. inewsource.org/2025/09/30/c...

Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy says her department’s staffing troubles come as the city continues to grow.

Amid Confusion Over US Vaccine Recommendations, States Try To 'Restore Trust' - inewsource

inewsource @inewsource.org · 8d

Amid Confusion Over US Vaccine Recommendations, States Try To ‘Restore Trust.' From @kffhealthnews.org. inewsource.org/2025/09/29/c...

The decisions by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices matter, because insurers and federal programs rely on them, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.

Senator on San Diego immigration court: ‘This should not be a trap’

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Sen. Alex Padilla visits San Diego immigration court: ‘This should not be a trap.’ From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/09/29/s...

Sen. Alex Padilla observed the court in San Diego last week in order to better understand of the issues that people face in proceedings.

San Diego delays vote on parking districts

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San Diego delays decision on community parking districts. From investigative reporter Greg Moran. inewsource.org/2025/09/29/s...

The San Diego City Council backed off abolishing community parking districts which a staff report recommended after a review concluded the districts were poorly run.

California renters could gain additional eviction protections

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inewsource @inewsource.org · 9d

Newsom to decide on renter protections tied to Social Security changes under Trump. From our partner @calmatters.org. inewsource.org/2025/09/29/c...

Gov. Gavin Newsom will have to decide soon if renters can fight eviction if their Social Security checks are disrupted during the Trump admin.

Developers pitch two new housing project for Barrio Logan

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Developers pitch early proposals on new housing projects in Barrio Logan. From South Bay Reporter Crystal Niebla and @sandiegodocumenters.org. inewsource.org/2025/09/28/b...

During a community planning group meeting, developers said they want to build townhomes and apartments on two vacant lots.