We have an update for the future of San Diego after the state of the county address. The California Taskforce on Reparations has finally answered one of the thorniest questions – who will be eligible for reparations? Advocates worry as more attention turns to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Afghans who worked with the Americans for decades may be forgotten.
There’s a recently available drug for San Diegans whose immune systems are not able fight COVID-19, but for some, access is an issue. A controversial federal jail in downtown San Diego was given a last-minute extension to stay open for another 90 days. According to the Marine Corps, Victor Kvaric engaged in misconduct. Victor Kvaric is the son of former San Diego County Republican Party Chairman Tony Krvaric.
Early voting is underway in a special election for California’s 80th Assembly District covering parts of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City. More Ukranians and Russians are seeking refuge through San Ysidro as the war intensifies. Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons grocery store workers could soon be striking.
Dueling proposals from Democrats and Republicans in the California legislature aim to provide relief from soaring gas prices. Meanwhile, funding is on the way for mental health treatment for San Diego’s health care workers. Plus, we continue our series on how the pandemic has impacted San Diego’s arts scene.
A 25-year-old from Kiev is saying the same thing as other asylum seekers and advocates: border officials continue to deny asylum to people of color while letting in white Europeans. Meanwhile, San Diego’s November ballot could include a measure on charging single-family homeowners for trash pickup. Also, in the first of a three-part series exploring two years of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts industry, we look at classical performance through the eyes of a chorus, a ballet dancer, an opera singer and a music teacher.