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VOSD Podcast: Covid's Deadly Political Divide
This week the hosts have a new Covid death record story, juicy City Council sound bites and your new favorite newsletter.
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Controversial Cement Warehouse Planned For The Barrio Logan Area Is Off – For Now
Barrio Logan has long had some of the most polluted air in the region, and residents have fought to reduce pollution.
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Morning Report: California Stands Its Ground Alone On Colorado River
Plus: San Diego Community College District Schools could soon host a trifecta of Bachelor’s Degrees.
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Morning Report: Vargas Delivers State Of The County. Here's What She Had To Say
Plus: The grim reality of school shootings in America and controversial cement warehouse planned for the Barrio Logan area is off – for now.
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The Learning Curve: What Scares Me The Most About Being An Education Reporter
Guns are the leading cause of death of children under 18, and the possibility of a school shooting is carried into the classroom each day.
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Accusations Fly In Unusual City Council Discussion On Audit Committee Appointment
Significant tensions between city officials erupted during Monday’s City Council meeting.
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Border Report: Big Cross-Border Projects To Watch
Binational collaboration can be a difficult, slow-moving process, but both sides of the border are determined to push past hurdles.
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Our Water Districts Want A Better Deal For Customers. We Shouldn't Be Punished For Seeking A New Supplier.
The inequitable way the San Diego County Water Authority cost structure impacts our agencies, is why we want to part ways with SDCWA.
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Morning Report: Audit Committee Appointment Turns Council Meeting Into Accusation Frenzy
Plus: Suit accuses retired City Clerk of Discrimination and the new Councilman on the block.
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A Brief History Of Elon Musk And SANDAG
County Supervisor Jim Desmond tweeted at Elon Musk Friday asking for the billionaire’s input on San Diego’s transportation system.
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How We Matched Covid Death Certificates To Voter Registration Rolls
With a lawsuit and a lot of patience, our reporters managed to match more than 6,000 death certificates to voter registration records.
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Morning Report: How We Found That Republicans Died At Higher Rates Than Dems
Plus: Voice of San Diego contributor Sandra Dibble is back with a roundup of U.S.-Mexico border projects she’s keeping an eye on this year.
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After The Vaccine, Republicans Became Far More Likely To Die With Covid-19 Than Democrats
America's partisan divide isn't only bitter. It's deadly.
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Morning Report: Covid Killed Local Republicans At Higher Rates Than Dems After The Vaccine
Plus: The mayor hopes new, temporary workers can help the city reduce the delays holding back projects during a housing crisis.
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Cup Of Chisme: What We Learned This Week Has A New Look
With this re-brand of What We Learned This Week, I hope to bring my family’s tradition to your inbox every week.
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Photos: Volunteers Survey San Diego's Homeless Population
About 1,600 volunteers fanned throughout the region early Thursday to tally the county’s unsheltered residents.
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Politics Report: San Diego Hiring Private Workers To Help With Massive Permit Backlog
The mayor, with the employee union’s support, hopes new, temporary workers can help the city reduce the delays holding back projects.
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Vista Transfers SANDAG Appointment Power To Council Majority
Vista’s City Council is changing the process for choosing its SANDAG representative and will now allow a majority of council members.
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The Old Library Is Now A Homeless Shelter
The city’s long-vacant old Central Library is now sheltering unhoused women.
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New Fast-Food Worker Council On Hold Until Voters Have Say
After losing that battle in Sacramento, the industry is now asking California voters to weigh in.
