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The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student
 loan debt

The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt

Conservative justices were in the majority in Friday’s 6-3 decision that effectively killed the $400 billion plan that President Joe Biden announced last year.

What the Supreme Court's rejection of student loan relief means for borrowers

What the Supreme Court's rejection of student loan relief means for borrowers

The court has struck down President Biden's plan to discharge federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Here are five takeaways for …

Supreme Court says First Amendment entitles web designer to refuse to do
 gay weddings

Supreme Court says First Amendment entitles web designer to refuse to do gay weddings

The court ruled 6-3 long ideological lines that the First Amendment bars Colorado from "forcing a website designer to create expressive designs speaking messages with …

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signs camping ordinance into law

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signs camping ordinance into law

The ordinance, which the City Council officially passed in a 5-4 vote on Tuesday, will take effect July 29.

San Diego climate report card issues mostly good grades to public officials

San Diego climate report card issues mostly good grades to public officials

Three San Diego environmental groups hope their review of local politicians helps voters make informed decisions about environmental policy at the ballot box.

Encinitas City Council declares emergency for e-bikes, bicycles

Encinitas City Council declares emergency for e-bikes, bicycles

The City Council declared a local state of emergency for bicycle, e-bicycle and motorized mobility device safety in response to a growing number of collisions, …

Building California: How will the infrastructure deal affect development,
 wildlife?

Building California: How will the infrastructure deal affect development, wildlife?

Environmentalists and project proponents agree: Infrastructure bills crafted by legislators and Newsom are a good compromise. The package aims to speed up lawsuits for solar …

Overdose deaths involving street xylazine surged years earlier than reported

Overdose deaths involving street xylazine surged years earlier than reported

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found U.S. deaths involving xylazine, known on the street as Tranq, had already risen …

San Diego Kiliqueens fight stereotypes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

San Diego Kiliqueens fight stereotypes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

A group of San Diego women in their late 50s and 60s hiked up Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2023.

Actor, Carlsbad resident Alan Arkin Dies at Age 89

Actor, Carlsbad resident Alan Arkin Dies at Age 89

His sons Adam and Anthony confirmed their father's death through Arkin's publicist Friday.

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