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The jury found that the office fired a gay lawyer because of his gender expression and his complaints about how a Black and Latino colleague was treated.

A supervisor in the San Diego County Public Defender's office is accused of using racist terminology. Those allegations are scheduled to be aired in Superior Court soon. In other news, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came back to San Diego County Friday, for the second time in less than a month. Plus, the KPBS team shares some Thanksgiving tips, traditions and recipes ahead of the holiday.

Two former deputy public defenders say in lawsuits that the office retaliated against them after they reported a senior supervisor for using racist terminology. Their trials are set to begin in the coming months.

Travis Sarreshteh, 34, used a ghost gun to shoot five people, killing hotel valet Justice Boldin, on April 22, 2021, according to investigators

Authorities said Travis Sarreshteh, 34, used a ghost gun in the April 2021 shooting. He faces more than 100 years to life in prison

Prosecutors say the shootings began at around 10:30 p.m. with Sarreshteh allegedly killing 28-year-old parking valet Justice Boldin in front of the Pendry San Diego Hotel, where the victim worked.

Opening statements began in the murder and attempted murder trial of the man accused in last April’s mass shooting in the Gaslamp Quarter.

The man accused in last April’s mass shooting in the Gaslamp Quarter will stand trial, a judge ordered Tuesday.