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San Diego’s deals with trash haulers lose the city millions, send tons of recyclables to landfill, audit finds
It also says recycling rates for city forces are even worse, finding that 80% of the waste taken to the landfill by city forces could be recycled.
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Man, 22, to face trial for East County killing
Hunter White is charged in the fatal shooting of Javier Medina, 27, near El Cajon...
Sports
Padres Daily: A flood of runs; Merrill hits ground running; King’s grind
Jackson Merrill got hits in his first two at-bats after a monthlong absence; Manny Machado stays hot
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UCSD’s 2025 Wagner New Play festival focuses on relationships
Five new plays written by MFA playwriting candidates will be presented this month at three on-campus theaters
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Study says you need to earn $258K a year to buy a San Diego home
San Diego is the fourth-most expensive market in the nation, Realtor.com study says.
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National Politics
The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets
Trump's team is saying he is using “strategic uncertainty” to his advantage.
Opinion
Depictions of planning group and bonus ADU program challenged
Re “The city’s bonus ADU program should be reformed, not killed” (May 3): The letter...
Local News
Pet of the week: Chihuahua who loves to snuggle
A 3-year-old, Chihuahua mix is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Local Politics
Bike Anywhere Day encourages San Diegans to get around by bicycle
The three-decade tradition was renamed from Bike to Work Day in 2023 to broaden its...
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Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot
The mRNA technology has not yet been approved for a flu shot.
World News
Strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive
Two strikes targeted a crowded area in central Gaza City near a busy market.
Health
How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban
Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay.
Food
The color-drenched cult of Le Creuset
The weighty cookware, which just turned 100, has inspired generations of home chefs and fans...
Home and Garden
WaterSmart makeover: A blended vision in Vista
With artistic flair and a growing affinity for succulents, couple win first place for transformed...
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In recent years, chambray shirts have made a huge splash in men’s fashion. People have...