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Immigrant U.S. military service members take citizenship oaths. ‘This is a country you chose.’

Forty military service members from 19 countries took the oath to become U.S. citizens atop the iconic USS Midway Museum Tuesday, just in time for the Fourth of July

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‘We will be watching’: After historic settlement, Elisa Serna’s parents look to reform deadly jails

'I don't see change,' her mother said Tuesday, just after agreeing to end a lawsuit over her daughter's 2019 death in a Santee jail.

Lease agreement paves way for long-awaited revival of Mira Mesa Epicentre

City leaders OK'd a real estate deal that will allow the county to remodel and reopen the long-shuttered property fronting Mira Mesa Boulevard.

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Biden plans public events blitz as White House pushes back on pressure to leave race

President Joe Biden will meet with congressional leaders and Democratic governors, sit for a network TV interview and hold a press conference in the coming days.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Chula Vista senior shuttle now available to those 55 and under

Service began two years ago for seniors only. It is now available to riders under 55 years old for $2 per trip.

Motorcyclist killed on Interstate 8 was San Diegan

David Priest, 59, of San Diego struck the back of a car near College Avenue and crashed Friday

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Plane flips at the end of runway at Montgomery-Gibbs airfield in Kearny Mesa

The plane crash-landed upside down at the south end of the airport after a three minute flight

Evacuation orders lifted for McCain fire in East County as it burns a second day

Four helicopters are assisting crews on the ground as firefighters battle a brush fire sparked by car crash Monday that prompted evacuations at De Anza Springs Resort

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Parked cars vandalized with hate speech in El Cajon

The vandalism occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, targeting vehicles parked in a residential area along Greenfield Drive near Second Street

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Leads sought in Gaslamp Quarter assault that left security guard paralyzed

The victim was trying to break up a fight June 16 on the sidewalk on F Street when the assailant attacked him, San Diego police said

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Bomb squad checks out suspicious device in car in La Mesa

Police called to Kelton Avenue Tuesday to contact a man waving a knife found a suspicious device in his car

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Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling

In a letter filed with the New York court, prosecutors said they would be open to a two-week delay in the July 11 sentencing in order to file a response to Trump’s motions

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All the News That’s Fit: Childbirth risks, female doctors and ancient brain surgery

Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week: childbirth risks, female doctors, ancient brain surgery and more.

Where’s the toughest place to find an apartment in California?

Nationally speaking, four of the 12 California markets had above-average competitiveness grades.

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Doctors test limits of obesity drugs

With weight loss drugs, patients' other chronic diseases tend to improve or vanish, doctors say

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Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat

If finalized, the measure would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from injuries related to heat exposure on the job — establishing the first major federal safety standard of its kind

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Biden’s campaign announces a $264 million fundraising haul in 2nd quarter during post-debate anxiety

The total announced Tuesday includes $127 million collected during June alone, when the campaign says it took in more than $33 million on the day of the debate and in its aftermath

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San Diego County settles Elisa Serna jail death lawsuit for $15 million, and limited federal oversight

'The dollar amount doesn’t matter,' said her mother, who plans to keep advocating for other people in sheriff’s custody. 'These things do not change the fact that Elisa is never coming back.'

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San Diego’s LGBTQ+ elected leaders kick off celebration of 50 years of Pride

Monday’s event marked the fourth Pride kick-off hosted by city officials, this one honoring San Diego’s LGBTQ+ council members, their accomplishments and 50 years of Pride history.

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San Diego OKs 99 zoning changes to boost housing, business districts and behavioral health

The rules were loosened for mental health clinics, converting malls to housing and opening new child care facilities.

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Fire near Boulevard grows to 1,000 acres, prompting evacuations

The brush fire began after a vehicle fire spread to nearby brush around 3:55 p.m. on Interstate 8 near McCain Valley Road

Mexican drug broker with disputed cartel ties sentenced in San Diego

Rubén Velázquez Aceves, known as "El Ingeniero," or The Engineer, had been accused of being a top lieutenant in the ultra-violent Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación. His attorney said Monday that's not true.

77-year-old passenger critically injured in suspected DUI crash in Pacific Beach

The crash occurred on Mission Bay Drive near the off-ramp from northbound Interstate 5 shortly after 6:30 p.m. Sunday, leaving a woman in a Prius with a ruptured diaphragm, police said

Monday, Jul 1

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Ask the Pediatrician: Tips for Fourth of July fireworks safety

You work so hard all year long to keep your child safe. Don't let the Fourth of July mess with your common sense.

South Bay plastic surgeon charged in patient’s death pleads guilty

Carlos Chacon agreed to a three-year prison term and a lifetime suspension of his California medical license as part of his plea to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Megan Espinoza

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Man seriously injured in fight outside National City bar

The altercation between two groups of people occurred at 1:40 a.m. on 23rd Street near Highland Avenue, police said

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As homicides plummet, experts look to the pandemic for answers

San Diego's homicide totals fell by about 18 percent last year, a dip mirrored across the nation in one of the biggest single-year drops since 1960

Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity from prosecution, dimming chance of trial before election

In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.

California’s economic anxieties at heights last seen in 2013

But what folks tell pollsters like those who create confidence indexes – and what consumers actually do – aren't always the same thing.

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Hike of the week: Cool off with an easy walk at Batiquitos Lagoon

The 3.4 mile Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is a good option for a warm summer day, but always check the weather before heading out