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Dec 19 2025OPINION

San Diego Rodeo: A Test of City's Values

San Diego's annual rodeo event at Petco Park has sparked serious concerns about animal welfare and the city's priorities. The event, organized by the Padres, has seen multiple incidents of animal cruelty, yet city leaders have done little to address the issue. In the first rodeo, a horse named Waco

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Dec 19 2025EDUCATION

San Diego's Math Problem: Time to Face the Numbers

San Diego Unified School District has a math problem. It's not new, but it's getting worse. A recent report from UCSD showed that 1 in 12 admitted students needed remedial math courses. That's a huge jump from 2020 to 2025. The report suggests that high school grades might be too high, especially af

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

San Diego's Money Moves: What's Happening to Your Cash?

San Diego County is considering some significant tax adjustments. These changes could lead to more revenue for the government, but they might also leave residents with less money in their pockets. Let's explore what's on the table. One proposal involves increasing the sales tax by one cent in the c

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Dec 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Josh O'Connor's SNL Night: Hits and Misses

Josh O'Connor's first time hosting Saturday Night Live was a mix of good and not-so-good moments. He started strong with a funny monologue. He joked about not being a mouse from a movie and playfully called himself a "soft boy. " This means he likes things like gardening and scrapbooking. He also ta

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Dec 14 2025BUSINESS

Opportunities in Staten Island: State Jobs with Big Paychecks

Staten Island is buzzing with new job openings in December, offering a mix of roles that cater to different skill levels and education backgrounds. These positions, ranging from addictions counseling to construction field work, come with competitive salaries, from $35. 54 per hour to a whopping $80,

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Staten Island's Smelly Surprise: Composting Brings Back Bad Memories

Staten Island has a long history with garbage. The Fresh Kills landfill was once the city's dumping ground. It was a huge problem for the people living there. The landfill was supposed to close after a few years. But it stayed open for over 50 years. The smell was terrible. It made life miserable fo

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

States Take Charge: A New Era in Consumer Finance Regulation

States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l

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Dec 11 2025OPINION

San Diego's Hidden Housing Crisis: The Airbnb Effect

San Diego is in a housing crunch. It's not just a small problem. It's a big one. And a big part of it is Airbnbs. Right now, there are 10, 600 homes in San Diego being used as short-term rentals. That's a lot. It's like having a whole other city within San Diego where families can't live. These hom

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Staten Island's Windy and Wet Wednesday

Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will

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Dec 10 2025CRIME

San Diego Pays Big for a Life Lost

San Diego's city leaders have decided to pay $30 million to the family of Konoa Wilson, a 16-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer. This is a huge amount of money, even more than what Minneapolis paid to George Floyd's family after his death in 2020. On January 28, Konoa was running

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