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Good morning, San Diego ☀️
- We might be in for a super El Niño this year
- A man was arrested for starting six dumpster fires in Kearny Mesa
Brooke Binkowski
News editor
Top story
Lawsuit: County spent $26.8M on air purifiers that won’t relieve noxious Tijuana River pollution
As someone with a more-than-passing interest in air filters and purifiers who is always down to talk MERV ratings and particulates (there are dozens of us. Dozens!) I am delighted to bring you our top story for the day, which is our Dorian Hargrove’s look at a lawsuit against San Diego County for spending millions to send out air purifiers that were ineffective for the stench and toxins plaguing the Tijuana River Valley.
If you’re thinking “wait, I already heard about this,” you’re thinking about the last time this happened. (You can read my coverage of that, complete with what now appears to be an unreasonably optimistic headline, here.)
In more news that may sound familiar but isn’t, a “super” El Niño might hit us this year, and it’s never too early to prepare, and a new Voting Rights Act — but only for California.
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Stories you should know about
📜 Amid rising fears of rolling back voter rights, Black lawmakers announce new Voting Rights Act for California: The bill mimics the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
⛽️ Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope: A bill was introduced in the Senate to suspend a 18.4 cents federal tax on gasoline, but the bill’s fate is unclear.
📻: After 50 years of covering politicians, ex-KUSI news director Steve Cohen is running for Congress: And in this week’s MarketInk column, a Los Angeles radio station axes its sports program
🏡 Opinion: Everyone benefits when real estate listings are broadly available.
What else we’re reading
💵 Chula Vista Mayor John McCann’s campaign violated a city ordinance by collecting general election contributions before the primary. The campaign’s treasurer said the violation was unintentional, and has begun issuing refunds. (Union-Tribune)
🚗 Kensington’s new parking meters go live today, and residents are not pleased with the change. (NBC 7)
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