Antisemitic tirades at San Diego City Council meeting highlight perils of anonymous public comment;California joins Imperial Beach in holding energy companies liable for climate change;With Russia distracted in Ukraine, Azerbaijan launches attack on Armenian enclave

 

Add newsletters@kpbs.org to your e-mail address book to ensure you receive all future newsletters. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 San Diego City Council approves first significant water rate increase since 2015 On a 5-3 vote, the City Council approved a series of water rate increases Tuesday totaling nearly 20% over the next two years. California joins Imperial Beach in holding energy companies liable for climate change They allege major energy companies are to blame for climate change-linked severe weather that's causing damage and costing lives. City campsite for unhoused San Diegans a ‘godsend’ for some despite challenges San Diego’s campsite has served more than 220 households in the first 12 weeks. Here's what some have said about it. Antisemitic tirades at San Diego City Council meeting highlight perils of anonymous public comment A handful of people attempted to hijack Monday's Council meeting by making antisemitic remarks during public comment. San Diego Dreamers are not surprised by DACA ruling DACA has once again been deemed unlawful by a federal court. The ruling leaves over half a million “dreamers” in limbo. Customs and Border Protection holding hundreds of migrants unsheltered near Jacumba Hot Springs CBP officers are driving groups 70 miles east of San Diego to wait for their asylum claims to be processed. Demolition begins to make way for the first affordable student housing downtown Work is underway for a project to serve City College students. Miramar Air Show not affected by 2-day flight pause after crash, Marines say The Marine Corps grounded its aircraft for two days this week after an F-35C crashed in South Carolina. With Russia distracted in Ukraine, Azerbaijan launches attack on Armenian enclave Azerbaijan has renewed efforts to regain control of Nagorno-Karabkh, a disputed enclave with a majority ethnic Armenian population and a decades-long source of conflict between … Featured Podcast: San Diego News Now Listen: Federal court rules against DACA, again The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, has once again been deemed unlawful by a federal court and it’s leaving over half a million “dreamers” in the system in limbo, and others with no option at applying. In other news, after three years and a contentious fight, Fallbrook and …Read more → SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Listen to KPBS' local stories by subscribing to our daily news podcast San Diego News Now. Subscribe: sponsorship sponsorship sponsorship We believe in truth, accountability and trust. Do you? Support our mission today with a tax-deductible donation. KPBS Public Media 5200 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you'd like to receive it every day, click here to subscribe.