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City Council Strengthens Protections for Childcare Providers Operating Out of Rented Homes

by City News Service July 17, 2023, 10:30 p.m.July 18, 2023, 7:25 a.m.

The U.S. flag and California state flag fluttering on poles beside a white neoclassical dome against a clear blue sky.

California Democrats Resisted a Child Trafficking Bill — Until They Couldn’t

by CalMatters July 16, 2023, 11:45 p.m.July 17, 2023, 6:36 a.m.

Sen. Toni Atkins

Toni Atkins Marks San Diego Pride with Bill to Boost Nationwide Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Community

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 14, 2023, 11:55 p.m.July 15, 2023, 7:36 a.m.

Randa Coniglio

With CEO on Administrative Leave, Port Turns to Former Leader Randa Coniglio

by City News Service July 14, 2023, 11:45 p.m.July 15, 2023, 6:44 a.m.

County Administration Budilding

Nearly 400,000 Ballots Sent Out for Special District 4 Supervisor Election

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 14, 2023, 11:00 p.m.July 15, 2023, 6:46 a.m.

U.S. Atty. Randy Grossman Returning to Private Practice; Biden Has Nominated Successor

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 14, 2023, 10:50 p.m.July 15, 2023, 6:48 a.m.

FBI agent interviews trafficking victim

Whiplash in Sacramento as Bill Making Child Sex Trafficking a 3 Strikes Law Moves Forward

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 13, 2023, 11:55 p.m.July 14, 2023, 6:31 a.m.

Shelter beds in old library

Homeless Shelter in San Diego’s Old Central Library to Close for 6 Months Due to Permit Issue

by Editor July 13, 2023, 11:30 p.m.July 14, 2023, 6:37 a.m.

Sen. Shannon Grove

California Three Strikes Law for Sex Trafficking of Children Not Dead Yet

by JW August • Times of San Diego July 12, 2023, 11:55 p.m.July 13, 2023, 7:01 a.m.

Chula Vista Leaders Praise Governor’s Decision to Set Aside Land for Future University Campus

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 12, 2023, 11:15 p.m.July 13, 2023, 7:34 a.m.

Mulch at Miramar Greenery.

San Diego Borrows $40 Million for Miramar Composting Plant

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 12, 2023, 10:51 a.m.July 12, 2023, 10:53 a.m.

Blake Beckham showed a yellow training gun as part of his critique of the storage plan.

La Mesa Fends Off Gun-Rights Speakers, Advances Law for Safe Storage at Home

by Ken Stone • Times of San Diego July 11, 2023, 11:45 p.m.July 12, 2023, 7:53 a.m.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer, finishing his final term, watched San Diego results at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Photo by Chris Stone

Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer Launches Campaign for County Supervisor in 2024

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 11, 2023, 11:30 p.m.July 12, 2023, 6:55 a.m.

Sex trafficking victim

Bill to Make Sex Trafficking of Minors a ‘3 Strikes’ Felony Voted Down in Assembly

by JW August • Times of San Diego July 11, 2023, 11:05 p.m.July 12, 2023, 7:51 a.m.