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US Military: 5 Marines killed in aircraft crash in desert
The MV-22 Osprey belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based at Camp Pendleton. It went down at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday during training.
Sports | Cycling
More cyclists are being killed by cars. Advocates say U.S. streets are the problem
The pandemic got more people riding bikes, but the number of cyclists hit and killed by cars is rising at an alarming rate. "We're buying materials for ghost bikes in bulk," one cycling advocate says.
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San Diegans about to have more eviction protections
The city of San Diego’s no-fault eviction moratorium went into effect Sunday.
Entertainment | Entertainment
PBS to rebroadcast documentary on 1943 Zoot Suit Riots
The riots in LA were a crucial moment in Mexican American history, highlighting the overlooked racial violence Latinos faced.
History | History
Today in History: Antisemitism, an American Problem | Exploring Hate | PBS
By Pamela S. Nadell When, if ever, Americans think of antisemitism, they think of the Holocaust. By the time students find their way to my American University course in Holocaust history, they have read The Diary of Anne Frank and Elie Wiesel’s Night.
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What an ‘Unhinged’ Meeting Reveals About Putin’s War on Ukraine
Watch a video excerpt from the new FRONTLINE documentary ‘Putin’s Road to War,’ on what led up to the Russian president’s invasion of Ukraine.
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California likely to extend paid sick leave amid pandemic
California workers would get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus.
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In Greece, unvaccinated people ages 60 and up now face monthly fines
The nation imposed the new mandate on Monday as it looks to bring its vaccination rate closer in line with the EU average. The unvaccinated will face penalties starting at 50 euros, or roughly $57.
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Ex-Chabad of Poway rabbi sentenced to 14 months of custody in fraud case
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein was also ordered to pay nearly $3 million in restitution to victims, which include the IRS and companies that matched donations their employees made to the Chabad.
Sports | Skating
Skate SD: Building Skateboarding's Future
Premieres Thurs., Nov. 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Mon., Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. and Wed. Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Skateboarding originated as a wild activity for Southern California’s youth, and San Diego has s
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Delta Air Lines Is Going To Start Charging Unvaccinated Employees $200 Per Month
Delta will not mandate employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, but its CEO says the charge is necessary because the average hospital stay for the virus costs the airline $40,000.
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Hostile County Meeting Raises Question: When Does Freedom Of Speech Become A True Threat?
During this week's Board of Supervisors meeting, tempers flared and threats were directed at the supervisors.
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United Becomes The 1st Major U.S. Airline To Require Employees Be Vaccinated
Citing "incredibly compelling" evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, United CEO Scott Kirby announced the policy change on Friday. It will affect the carrier's 67,000 U.S. employees.
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Newsom Casts Political Blame In New California Vaccine Push
The Democratic governor on Monday blamed “right wing" politicians and media for perpetuating misinformation about the shots and hindering vaccine efforts.
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California Bills Would Take Badges From Misbehaving Officers
California is one of just four states without a way to decertify police officers, alongside Hawaii, New Jersey and Rhode Island.
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DOJ Says At Least 100 More People Could Be Charged Over Capitol Attack
The Justice Department says the investigation into the Capitol insurrection will likely be one of the largest in American history.
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What You Need To Know About The County’s COVID-19 Hotels
Here are five key takeaways from inewsource investigation into a San Diego County COVID-19 program.
Politics | Politics
Race and Racism in America
Watch a collection of films and specials that highlight and add context to the many aspects of race and racism in our country.
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House Removes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene From Her Committee Assignments
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy did not take the robust action Democrats and some Republicans were calling for, so the whole chamber took up a resolution on her racist and inflammatory comments.
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New York State Bar Association Considers Expelling Rudy Giuliani
The bar association said it received "hundreds of complaints in recent months" about Giuliani, ultimately deciding Monday to launch a "historic" inquiry into the president's attorney.
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California Health System Buckling Under COVID-19 Pandemic
California’s health care system is buckling under the strain of the nation’s largest coronavirus outbreak and authorities say it may fracture in weeks if people ignore holiday social distancing.
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California Hospitals Discuss Rationing Care As Virus Surges
California’s overwhelmed hospitals are setting up makeshift extra beds for coronavirus patients, and a handful of facilities in hard-hit Los Angeles County are drawing up emergency plans in case they have to limit how many people receive life-saving car
Politics | Politics
Vaccinated Teachers Won’t Mean Automatic School Reopenings In San Diego County
Teachers are currently expected to be vaccinated behind frontline healthcare workers and nursing home residents.
Politics | Politics
'Disturbing' Hitler Video Circulated Among San Diego Police Prompts Investigation
An internal investigation was underway Friday into the creation and circulation among San Diego Police Department employees of a video featuring images of Adolf Hitler and a commentary that "negatively portrays the community and department leadership" and
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Gov. Newsom: Most Of California Likely Under New Stay-At-Home Order Within Days
Newsom announced new stay-at-home rules on Thursday that will trigger when a region’s intensive care unit capacity falls below 15%. Newsom said four of the state’s five regions are likely to meet that threshold within a day or two.
Sports | Sports
Tokyo Olympic organizers will host 18 test events
Local organizers on Friday announced a series of 18 test events set to begin in March and run into May.
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NY Times: Trump Paid $750 In US Income Taxes in 2016, 2017
President Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years, according to a report in The New York Times. A lawyer for the Trump Organization called the report “inaccurate.”
Travel | Travel
Yosemite Hotels Get Their Historic Names Back After Trademark Dispute
The Majestic Yosemite Hotel is back to its original name, The Ahwahnee. And a set of cabins that was temporarily called Half Dome Village now carries its historic name, Camp Curry.
