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Just Peachy Market owner Norberto Ambrosio-Aguilar's immigration case was continued until May to give his attorney more time to prepare. His case was closed in 2013, but Homeland Security recently reopened cases nationwide in an effort to bolster its deportation numbers.
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North County market owner gets temporary reprieve in immigration court
Just Peachy owner Norberto Ambrosio-Aguilar appeared Tuesday, 12 years after his immigration case was closed. The Department of Homeland Security has been reopening closed cases since last summer.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The Breeders’ Cup is considered the Super Bowl of horse racing. This is the fourth time the Del Mar Fairgrounds has hosted this marquee event.
Del Mar’s Breeders’ Cup 2025: World-class racing and a $100 million boost for San Diego
The Breeders’ Cup is considered the Super Bowl of horse racing. This is the fourth time the Del Mar Fairgrounds has hosted this marquee event.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The charges were filed by the San Diego County District Attorney's office Friday. They include perjury and asking for a bribe. Blain also faces one misdemeanor charge.
Poway Councilmember Tony Blain charged with four felonies ahead of recall
The charges were filed by the San Diego County District Attorney's office Friday. They include perjury and asking for a bribe. Blain also faces one misdemeanor charge.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
California's Department of Social Services warned counties that people on CalFresh may not receive their benefits in November if the shutdown continues past Thursday.
Government shutdown could leave hundreds of thousands in San Diego hungry
California's Department of Social Services warned counties that people on CalFresh may not receive their benefits in November if the shutdown continues past Thursday.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Escondido YMCA pool had been closed and in disrepair since the COVID-19 pandemic. The district spent $1.2 million to renovate the pool for its after-school program.
Escondido Union School District launches swimming, water safety program with YMCA
The Escondido YMCA pool had been closed and in disrepair since the COVID-19 pandemic. The district spent $1.2 million to renovate the pool for its after-school program.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Seaside Ridge is a proposed 259-unit apartment complex with 42 low-income units. The project has been stuck in legal maneuvering since 2022.
Developer plans to sue Del Mar again over Seaside Ridge housing project
Seaside Ridge is a proposed 259-unit apartment complex with 42 low-income units. The project has been stuck in legal maneuvering since 2022.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
At the same time, the fair also closed the book on the 2025 fair with lower revenues and lower turnouts for some grandstand concerts.
San Diego County Fair announces next year's theme with nod to joys of reading
At the same time, the fair also closed the book on the 2025 fair with lower revenues and lower turnouts for some grandstand concerts.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Despite its designation as Tree City USA, Poway is cutting down hundreds of trees. It’s to help with wildfire evacuations.
Poway to clear thousands of trees from wildfire evacuation routes
The main areas where trees will be removed are Twin Peaks Road, Espola Road and Green Valley Open Space.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Encinitas City Attorney Tarquin Preziosi said the emergency action did not violate the Brown Act, but advised the council that rescission was fiscally prudent to avoid fighting a lawsuit.
Encinitas rescinds vote on ICE emergency, then reaffirms most prior actions
Resident J. Garvin Walsh sent a letter to the city on Aug. 27, saying the emergency actions the city took on Aug. 20 violated the Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The project was denied back in May, but the City Council reversed its decision in August. Now the city is being sued by the nonprofit Advocates for the Environment.
Nonprofit sues Oceanside over Eddie Jones Warehouse project approval
The warehouse project was actually denied back in May, but the City Council reversed its decision in August. Now the city is being sued by the nonprofit Advocates for the Environment.
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September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It could, however, take until March for all of those changes to be carried out.
San Dieguito Union outlines plan to reform school foundations after audit
It could, however, take until March for all of those changes to be carried out.
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September 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Indoor Market is Brother Benno's new 1,400-square-foot food distribution center. The food is free, and the market only serves homeless and working-poor customers.
Brother Benno’s new Indoor Market offers free groceries, dignity for shoppers
The Indoor Market is Brother Benno's new 1,400-square-foot food distribution center.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The proposed 453-home development includes single- and multi-family homes. Residents worry that it would make it harder to evacuate during a wildfire.
North County housing project clears big hurdle despite fire fears
The proposed 453-home development includes single- and multi-family homes. Residents worry that it would make it harder to evacuate during a wildfire.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Bridget and John Chalekian said they don’t want another family to go through the grief they went through.
Parents push Encinitas to act after daughter’s crosswalk death
The Bridget and John Chalekian said they don’t want another family to go through the grief they went through.
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August 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
According to the National Foster Youth Institute, between 11% and 36% of youth aging out of foster care will experience homelessness.
North County's first transitional housing for foster youth opens in Vista
According to the National Foster Youth Institute, between 11% and 36% of youth aging out of foster care will experience homelessness.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Council member Jim O’Hara put forth the proposals. He said they were meant to help sheriff's deputies better enforce ordinances that are already on the books.
Encinitas City Council advances homelessness restrictions
Homelessness in Encinitas decreased by 12% from last year, according to the latest Point-in-Time Count.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
One year ago, pandas returned to the San Diego Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo released a limited-edition Panda Day commemorative pin on Friday.
San Diego Zoo celebrates Panda Day, 1-year anniversary of pandas' return
One year ago, pandas returned to the San Diego Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo released a limited-edition Panda Day commemorative pin on Friday, KPBS reporter Alexander Nguyen reports.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The audit found discrepancies between the CCAF’s records and previously audited balances and tax returns.
Students who blew whistle on Canyon Crest Academy Foundation feel vindicated by audit report
The audit found discrepancies between the CCAF’s records and previously audited balances and tax returns.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Bishop Michael Pham said he felt compelled to act after seeing the raids in El Cajon and North Park. It reminded him of the regime he fled in Vietnam as a young boy.
San Diego Roman Catholic Diocese launches ministry to support refugees in court
The program is in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactic of arresting refugees and asylum seekers after their immigration hearings.
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August 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The county was only one of four counties singled out by the DOJ for policies, laws or regulations that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."
San Diego County among Justice Department’s 35 'sanctuary' jurisdictions
The county was only one of four counties singled out by the DOJ for policies, laws or regulations that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."
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August 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Carlsbad City Council is compromising on traffic circles in the city’s Barrio neighborhood. Instead of five as originally planned, the area will get one.

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July 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Along with the throngs of cosplayers and nerdy and geeky fandom, there’s all the "merch." Short for "merchandise," it covers collectibles from action figures to plushies to trading cards.
Comic-Con Day 2: For some con-goers, it's all about the toys
Along with the throngs of cosplayers and nerdy and geeky fandom, there’s all the "merch." Short for "merchandise," it covers collectibles from action figures to plushies to trading cards.
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July 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Day one of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown Thursday for the pop-culture extravaganza.

Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran, to make the most of your experience, you need to have a game plan.
Comic-Con Day 1: On the hunt for Superman-you have to have a plan
Day one of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown Thursday for the pop-culture extravaganza.
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July 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its final decisions of the term Friday. The most significant: a ruling that curbs the national injunction against President Trump’s birthright citizenship order. A local legal expert discussed what the decision could mean going forward.
San Diego's congressional Democrats criticize SCOTUS ruling on injunctions
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa praised the ruling, calling it a historic win for the Trump administration and the rule of law.
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June 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The report noted before the fire, there were reports of people being shocked when they came into contact with the lampposts on the pier.
ATF report rules Oceanside Pier fire accidental, caused by faulty wiring
The report noted before the fire, there were reports of people being shocked when they came into contact with the lampposts on the pier.
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June 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM