Photo: Poll workers collect ballots at San Diego County Registrar of Voters in 2020. Photo by Chris Stone
May 19, 2022 (San Diego) - The ballot for the June 7 primary election in San Diego County is short, with several important local races not requiring a primary or even uncontested and therefore not on the ballot.
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May 18, 2022 (Philadelphia) - Yesterday was an easy win for the Padres. Blake Snell made his return in tonight’s game two against Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia.
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May 18, 2022 (Norman, Okla.) - The San Diego State men’s golf team had its season come to an end with an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Norman Regional at 9-over-par 873. The Aztecs collectively shot a 2-over 290 on the par-72, 7,452-yard Jimmy Austin OU Golf Club in today’s final round but finished 13 shots behind Utah for fifth place and the region’s final spot into the NCAA Championships slated for May 27-June 1 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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May 18, 2022 (Spring Valley) – Two people have been arrested for the murder of Ronald Ray McKinney, 59. His body was found by hikers on January 23 off the roadway in the 3500 block of Millar Ranch Road in Spring Valley.
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May 17, 2022 (San Diego) – Effective May 15, zero bail adopted as an emergency measure during the pandemic has ended.
In March 2020, the Governor’s executive order gave the Judicial Council of California and its Chairperson, the state’s Chief Justice, the authority to take actions necessary to maintain access to the essential court operations and protect the health and safety of California residents, including incarcerated persons,
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May 17, 2022 (Philadelphia) - After a nice day off, the Padres are in Philadelphia for three games with the Phillies. Mike Clevinger started tonight’s game one against Zach Eflin for Philadelphia.
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May 17, 2022 (Sacramento) - Today, Governor Newsom announced $50 million for the establishment of the California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI). The CVHI will deliver a comprehensive, coordinated statewide approach to ending veteran suicide by focusing on prevention, early intervention, and direct services to effectively combat the risk factors associated with suicidal ideation.
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Chelonian pet owners are welcome to get their turtles and tortoises chipped!
May 17, 2022 (San Diego) — San Diego Humane Society is hosting a special chelonian microchipping event on Saturday, May 21, 2022, just before World Turtle Day on May 23. Walk-ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Diego Campus, 5500 Gaines St., San Diego and the cost is $40 per chelonian.
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Enjoy an after-dark glow on your patio or deck with retro Edison-bulb solar lights.
By Melinda Myers
Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company/gardeners.com
May 17, 2022 (San Diego) - Enjoy your garden and landscape once the sun sets with strategically placed and attractive landscape lighting. Select the best type of light that complements your garden design and best accomplishes the intended purpose.
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May 17, 2022 (San Diego) – AMTRAK and the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surflinerservice, is introducing a pet program for the Southern California train route. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passengers can now bring their dogs and cats weighing up to 20 pounds onboard Pacific Surfliner trains for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Reward points beginning May 20.
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May 16. 2022 (Campo) – A U.S. Border Patrol agent died Friday, May 13 of injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash near Campo. The agent, a 40-year-old man assigned to the El Cajon station in the San Diego sector, was the sole occupant of the USBP vehicle.
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May 16, 2022 (San Diego) -- With the internet came all sorts of crimes into our homes by way of our own computers. It can be a doorway to a very dark place, and that’s the reason ICAC--Internet Crimes Against Children-- came into being. Getting the money to keep it operational is important to those concerned about the issue, like North County resident Julie Levi who wondered “why is the governor not funding the ICAC Task Force? If you have any insights, I’d love to hear them!"
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Photo: Harris along with Three Kings Barber Shop Dandre Moore (left) and David Brown (right), courtesy of People’s Association of Justice Advocates.
May 16, 2022 (Lemon Grove) -- May is National Foster Care Month. The People's Association of Justice Advocates (PAJ) and the Three Kings Barbershop in Lemon Grove are teaming up to provide haircuts free of charge to current and former foster youths up to age 21 during the month of May. Each haircut will save young people between $30-45.
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May 15, 2022 (Sacramento) - Citing rising inflation and a large surplus, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised state budget of $301 billion on Friday that is $14 billion higher that his initial proposal in January.
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May 15, 2022 (San Diego) - In its final home game of the 2022 regular season, San Diego State fell victim to Nevada 10-3 on Sunday, as the visiting Wolf Pack spoiled the Aztecs’ Senior Day festivities at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
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May 15, 2022 (Atlanta) - The past two games in Atlanta have been fun rides, with each team snagging one game apiece. We would see who took the rubber match today. Grossmont High alum Joe Musgrove started against Kyle Wright for Atlanta.
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May 15, 2022 (Spring Valley) - Good versus evil. Most of us have a little of both. When we successfully merge the two, we become better people. Young Actors' Theatre in Casa De Oro presents Disney's “Descendants," based on the book by Nick Blaemire. Disney entertainment equals happiness. The show, directed by Katie Wallace with music director Mary Rose Vadaboncoeur, will have you leaving with a smile.
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Aztec starter T.J. Fondtain tosses second straight complete game
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May 15, 2022 (San Diego) - Behind starting pitcher T.J. Fondtain’s second straight complete game, San Diego State defeated Nevada 9-2 on Saturday in game two of a weekend series at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
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Four Aztecs won individual events and two relay teams were crowned event champions
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May 14, 2022 (Clovis) - Four Aztecs won individual events, and two relay teams were crowned event champions as the Aztecs were crowned Mountain West Conference Champions for the second consecutive year. Jada Moore, Simone Johnson, Danae Dyer and Kaitlin Heri all won their respective events throughout the weekend, while the Aztecs won both the 4x100m relay and the 4x400m relay on Saturday night.
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May 14, 2022 (Atlanta) - Last night was a fun game and even better, the Padres came away with the win. They tried again today with Sean Manaea on the mound against Charlie Morton for Atlanta.
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May 14, 2022 (Jamul) – Many area residents have fond memories of visits to Jamul Haven, a five-star Victorian-era bed and breakfast inn where William and Marianne Roetzheim hosted overnight guests, as well as an adjacent home where they hosted special events and teas. Now the entire property near Steele Canyon Golf Course is up for sale, including both the historic and new homes, pool and more.
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May 13, 2022 (San Diego) - With its conference tournament fortunes hanging in the balance, San Diego State dropped a crucial 6-3 decision to visiting Nevada on Friday in the opener of a weekend series at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
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Photo: Ha-Seong Kim's three-run homer gave the Padres their final lead of the night. Via @padres on Twitter
May 13, 2022 (Atlanta) - The Padres are back on the road on a three-city swing, starting this weekend in Atlanta. Yu Darvish started tonight’s game one against Max Fried for Atlanta.
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San Diego State improves to 37-13 overall and 20-3 in MW play
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May 13, 2022 (Albuquerque) - San Diego State run-ruled New Mexico, 12-3, in five innings to clinch the outright Mountain West title Friday night at Lobo Softball Field. The Aztecs (37-13, 20-3 MW) reached 20 wins for the first time in their MW history (since 2000).
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May 13, 2022 (El Cajon) – A sting operation found 24 retailers in El Cajon sold tobacco to minors without asking for ID, in violation of the city’s Tobacco Retail License Inspection Program. That’s 23% of all outlets inspected.
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By Katie Cadiao, County of San Diego Communications Office
May 13, 2022 (San Diego) - The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and its partners are working together to get the word out about CalFresh benefits during the month of May, which is designated as CalFresh Awareness Month.
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May 13, 2022 (San Diego) - In a shocking move, the Padres have signed eight-time All-Star Robinson Cano to a major league deal.
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Pro bono lawyers from 130 major law firms and companies are volunteering to help Ukrainians in the U.S. to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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May 12, 2022 (Washington D.C.) -- Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and a broad coalition of 130 law firms and companies have partnered to launch the TPS Pro Bono Project for Ukraine, a nationwide pro bono remote legal clinic to provide legal services for Ukrainian nationals in the U.S. to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
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SDSU clinches at least a share of the Mountain West title
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May 12, 2022 (Albuquerque) - San Diego State downed New Mexico, 7-1, to clinch at least a share of the Mountain West title and earn the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA tournament Thursday at Lobo Softball Field. The Aztecs (36-13, 19-3 MW) lead Boise State (17-5 MW) by a pair of games but own the tiebreaker after winning two of three contests with the Broncos from April 14-16.
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May 12, 2022 (Washington D.C.) – In a rare show of bipartisanship, the U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the Supreme Court Police Parity Act, which would provide police protection to Supreme Court Justices and their families round-the block.
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Justin Hastings ties for 17th to lead Aztecs
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Chelonian pet owners are welcome to get their turtles and tortoises chipped!
Enjoy an after-dark glow on your patio or deck with retro Edison-bulb solar lights.
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ICAC had faced funding cuts
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Four Aztecs won individual events and two relay teams were crowned event champions
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Pro bono lawyers from 130 major law firms and companies are volunteering to help Ukrainians in the U.S. to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
SDSU clinches at least a share of the Mountain West title
Issa introduces similar bill in House
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