網頁

2017年12月22日 星期五

Friday Essential California

Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune and from across the Golden State in your inbox every morning, Monday-Friday.

San Diego

View In Browser

December 22, 2017

sandiegouniontribune.com

Essential California

 

TOP STORIES

 

Congress votes to avert government shutdown, but Senate fails to pass disaster aid package

The House approved an $81-billion disaster aid package as well a stopgap plan to avoid a government shutdown with federal funding through Jan. 19.

Border groom passes federal background check, turns out to be convicted drug smuggler

When Brian Houston wedded his Mexican fiancé in a surprise ceremony during a rare opening of the steel gate on the U.S.-Mexico border fence last month, he said it was because he could not cross into Tijuana. Now we know why.

Nobel laureate Blackburn unexpectedly retiring as president of the Salk Institute

She will leave the institute during a period of legal turmoil.

LOCAL NEWS

 

Flu update: Season's fifth death reported

San Diego County reports its fifth flu-related death of the season as the number of reported cases continues to outstrip all recent years except 2009, when an unvaccinated strain caused a global pandemic.

Gomez wants legal opinion on revealing names of police chief interview panelists

San Diego Councilwoman Georgette Gomez is asking for a legal opinion on Mayor Kevin Faulconer's controversial decision not to reveal who will serve on panels interviewing candidates to become the city's new police chief.

OPINION

 

Cell-phone safety: Ominous Kaiser Permanente study shows need for more research

No link has been established between cell phones and cancer, but a new study strongly suggests they're risky for pregnant women.

Duncan Hunter under fire after tax reform vote

Middle- and upper-middle-class home-owners will get a tax increase.

SPORTS

 

Dick Enberg, broadcast legend, dies at 82

Legendary sportscaster Dick Enberg died Thursday at 82, according to his wife,

5 reasons New York Jets will beat the L.A. Chargers*

Playing chess, Todd Bowles got the better of the San Diego Chargers.

BUSINESS

 

Luxury condo developer building 1st high-rise apartments

Demolition has begun on the full city block at Seventh Avenue and Broadway to make way for Bosa Development's first rental project locally.

Mobile industry takes step toward 5G with approval of first key standard

The wireless standard setting group 3GPP set the first standard for a new 5G cellular radio on Wednesday in a meeting in Portugal.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

In the wings: Holiday 'panto' returns to town tonight with 'Peter Pan'

British-style family holiday show opening at Balboa Theatre.

AND FINALLY ...

 

Judge nullifies mini-dorm crackdown near San Diego State

A judge says a crackdown on "mini-dorms" near San Diego State is illegal because two ordinances adopted by the city conflict with state housing laws, invade the privacy of renters near the campus and violate the U.S. Constitution.

沒有留言:

張貼留言