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San Diego Area Programs Receive Grants To Expand Banking Opportunities
Several San Diego business development programs were awarded a share of $15 million in state grant funding.

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Several San Diego business development programs were awarded a share of $15 million in state grant funding.

Antonio Medina Jr. ultimately pleaded guilty to three felony counts of lewd acts on a child and one count of possessing child pornography.
On Dec. 16 of last year, Steven Nelson died from complications of his gunshot injuries at age 51, police said.
Scott Anthony Sargent, 63, admitted to providing fentanyl that killed two victims on Nov. 10, 2022.
"Passionate people working together can make cures possible, and cures are miracles."
Alaska Airlines will begin a daily nonstop flight to Medford through Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport starting May 15.
The man, identified only as a 44-year-old Spanish citizen, was arrested on Jan. 3 while behind the wheel of an SUV traveling on SR-94.
Kenneth Chaney, 23, is slated to be sentenced to 21 years in state prison for the May 23, 2023, death of 20-year-old Trey Walker.
Multiple San Diego-area organizations announced the outpouring of donations for victims had nearly filled their headquarters.
The most common health concerns reported were headache, nausea or upset stomach, cough and irritated throat, the survey found.
Two patrolmen fatally shot an apparently suicidal man when he allegedly advanced on them at his East Village home while holding a knife.
The convention has been held annually in San Diego since 1970.
The election is estimated to cost between $2 million and $6.6 million, according to the county.
Meki Gaono, now 35, was convicted of first-degree murder for the Dec. 20, 2006, gang-related slaying of Officer Daniel Bessant.
Paramedics took the woman to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
It appeared a utility pole was damaged in the collision.
A total of 21 personnel were assigned to the accident, including two engines, two medics and one truck, officials said.
There are several options facing the board, including holding a special election, appointing someone to replace Nora Vargas or doing both.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 20-29, and the third leading cause of death for those ages 30-39, the report found.
"To the people of Los Angeles: We have your back," Newsom said in a statement.