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Students of the former San Diego-based Ashford University got some relief from their outstanding government loans, following a state and federal lawsuit on their behalf. In other news, in the special election to replace former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, outside spending has reached a new high. Plus, applications close today to join the Black Panther Party in San Diego. The San Diego chapter is one of many being revived across the country, after the United States government spread misinformation that caused the party to become mostly inactive decades ago.

Demeine Estates president Philana Bouvier named to the Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 Tastemakers list; Hands Across the Valley returns in September and more Napa Valley news.

Outside groups have spent more to replace former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher than they did to elect him five years ago.

The Windrider Bay Area Film Forum returns to the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center April 13-15, where it will screen two full-length films and a short program highlighting young filmmakers.

“I never questioned his moral compass,” prominent lobbyist writes