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Good morning, San Diego.
You know the stereotype – we’re always chill, laidback, ready to catch the next wave in sunny San Diego. But not Friday.
The community and elected officials alike were up in arms on behalf of veterans, those who are LGBTQ and immigrants – or those who find themselves caught up in a raid targeting them.
Here’s some of their thoughts. Veterans rallied in Coronado to protest the potential loss of VA benefits, with one doctor saying, it’s “not about politics, but about principle.” At a news conference regarding the re-naming of a Navy ship honoring slain gay rights icon Harvey Milk, a prominent activist vowed, “we of the LGBT community will never be erased.”
And finally, San Diego congressional Democrats questioned if the aim of the May 30 ICE raid on Buona Forchetta in South Park was “not to uphold the law in a responsible manner, but rather to intimidate.” They want answers from the Department of Homeland Security.
On the brighter side, we have special equipment coming to local beaches to benefit those who need help maneuvering on sand. And a musical comedy makes a triumphant return to San Diego.
Thoughts? Opinions? Please share them with us at news@timesofsandiego.com.
Today’s top story
‘VA … saved my life’ – marchers in Coronado protest federal cuts to veterans benefits
By Swasti Singhai • Times of San Diego
The crowd of approximately 150 included veterans, family members and physicians who urged the government to “honor our veterans.”
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: Newsom shouldn’t balance the state budget on the backs of Medi-Cal patients
California budget hawks are suggesting an approach that disproportionately disadvantages patients with cancer and HIV/AIDS.
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