Thursday, August 10, 2023

Tijuana's illegal sewer hookups linked to cross-border pollution;Hurricane-fueled wildfires have killed at least 36 people in Maui;A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at a campaign event

 

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023
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Tijuana's illegal sewer hookups linked to cross-border pollution

Tijuana's illegal sewer hookups linked to cross-border pollution

Up to 40% of homes in Tijuana are not hooked up to the city’s sewer system.

Wildfire in Ramona 30% contained, evacuation orders lifted

Wildfire in Ramona 30% contained, evacuation orders lifted

A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve.

Cooler weather, chance of San Diego County mountain showers

Cooler weather, chance of San Diego County mountain showers

Along the coast Thursday, it was expected to be partly cloudy with high temperatures from 71 to 76 degrees.

Vision 2030 plan calls for more access to California community colleges

Vision 2030 plan calls for more access to California community colleges

The state's Vision 2030 plan provides more access, support, and success for community college students.

Looking for a job? The City of San Diego is currently hiring for public service
 jobs

Looking for a job? The City of San Diego is currently hiring for public service jobs

The city joined forces with a municipal employees union Wednesday in a campaign to fill vacant positions.

Inflation got a little higher in July as prices for rent and gas spiked

Inflation got a little higher in July as prices for rent and gas spiked

Consumer prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, up slightly from the 3% annual rise see in June — but still within analyst …

Hurricane-fueled wildfires have killed at least 36 people in Maui

Hurricane-fueled wildfires have killed at least 36 people in Maui

The wildfires have scorched thousands of acres and hundreds of buildings, including in the historic tourist hotspot of Lahaina. Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could …

A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at a campaign
 event

A presidential candidate in Ecuador has been shot and killed at a campaign event

Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in the country's capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso …

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is underway. Follow KPBS' coverage of one of the largest women's sporting events.

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup

Quarterfinalists include Japan, Colombia, Australia and five Europe squads. Here are the stars to watch, which won't include England's Lauren James, and storylines to follow …

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The San Diego City Council appears uninterested in reviving a proposal to allow more townhomes and small apartment buildings in single-family neighborhoods in the city. In other news, we look into Tijuana’s infrastructure woes. Plus, California’s chancellor of community colleges has unveiled a plan to improve access and support for …Read more →

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