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Greenberg: Reopening Alcatraz is a Bold Vision for Justice, Despite Challenges

May 5, 2025 9:32 amMay 5, 2025 9:32 am

The proposal by President Donald Trump to reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison has understandably ignited fierce debate. Naysayers and local politicians are quick to dismiss it as impractical while supporters are hailing it as a daring move to reflect...

If Activist Trustees Won’t Tell the Truth, the Students Will

May 5, 2025 7:00 amMay 5, 2025 7:30 am

By Rebecca Friedrichs and Roger Ruvolo The way unions and their activists stack school board meetings, it’s a wonder that Nathan, a San Juan Hills High School senior, could get up at a Capistrano Unified School District board meeting April...

From the Cheap Seats: A Favor from San Diego Sup. Terra Lawson-Remer

May 4, 2025 2:45 amMay 4, 2025 2:46 am

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer did a big favor for residents recently by making known how she wants to lead county government. She also made clear that voters in the upcoming District 1 special election will face a profound...

Cat Declawing Ban Bill Passes Assembly

May 3, 2025 2:55 amMay 3, 2025 2:56 am

A bill to ban the act of declawing cats, except in a few exceptions, passed the Assembly with a 72-0 unanimous vote. Originally a bill aimed at the declawing of all animals, opposition by the American Kennel Club of America...

Repeal of 2035 Gas Car Ban Mandate Hangs in Balance in U.S. Senate

May 2, 2025 1:09 pmMay 2, 2025 1:09 pm

The elimination of the Environmental Protection Agency waiver that federally approved of California’s 2035 gas-powered car ban faces a huge Senate vote this month following the House voting in favor of the waiver’s removal on Thursday. At the center of the...

Bill to Add Additional Reports Of Drug, Alcohol Facility Deaths Moves Up In Assembly

May 2, 2025 2:45 amMay 2, 2025 2:46 am

A bill to require drug and alcohol program facilities give a subsequent report to the Department of Health Services within 60 days of the death of a resident at the facility with updated information gained traction in the Assembly this...

La Jolla’s Separation from San Diego Moves Forward Following Signature Gathering Confirmation

May 1, 2025 8:45 pmMay 1, 2025 8:45 pm

An effort by the Association for the City of La Jolla to secede from the city of San Diego reached a critical milestone this week following confirmation that enough signatures have been verified to move the process to cityhood forward. According...