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January 9, 2018

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Essential California

 

TOP STORIES

 

San Diego County braces for storm surge, flooding and terrible traffic

Officials across the region are preparing for the first major storm of the winter, which could cause significant flooding and property damage.

Ballot initiative for convention center expansion, homelessness launched

Hotel tax would be raised by as much as 3-1/4 percentage points to raise more than $6 billion over 40 years to pay for a convention center expansion, address homelessness and repair roads.

Suspect detained in shooting of Imperial Beach official in southern Mexico

Authorities in Guerrero state announced the arrest of a suspect in the killing of Imperial Beach official Doug Bradley.

LOCAL NEWS

 

Eight Democratic leaders now say Kasparian should step down from union posts

Eight local Democratic politicians have now called on labor leader Mickey Kasparian to step down as head of a union and a labor coalition — despite efforts by party leaders to discourage participation in a survey on the matter.

Two more claims filed in sheriff's sexual misconduct investigation, bringing total to 13 women

The number of women lodging sexual misconduct charges against a San Diego sheriff's deputy creeped past a dozen this week, as two more women filed legal claims -- and the latest allegations indicate that his behavior escalated over several years.

OPINION

 

City, nation should not waste money on border wall

This administration wants $18 billion of taxpayer funds to spend on this ineffective, ill-conceived plan.

Sexual harassment: California Legislature takes welcome step to address 'pervasive' problem

Revealing substantiated allegations of misconduct brings needed transparency to the state Capitol and creates a deterrent to new bad behavior.

SPORTS

 

Freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa leads Alabama to 26-23 OT win against Georgia in national title game

Alabama has beaten Georgia 26-23 in overtime to win its fifth national championship since 2009 under Nick Saban.

AFC wild-card round affirms Chargers* underachieved

In the first round of the Super Bowl tournament, the four AFC teams all turned in sloppy or mediocre work.

BUSINESS

 

Purplebricks, flat fee real estate listers, launch in San Diego

A new real estate company in San Diego will charge home sellers a flat fee of $3,200.

GoPro predicts revenue slump, slashes jobs and dumps drones; stock plunges

GoPro is getting out of the drone business, laying off more than 20% of its workforce and losing two executives after predicting a sharp decline in its fourth-quarter revenue and disclosing weak holiday-season demand for its cameras.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Willie Nelson ends San Diego concert after a song, cancels his shows this week

Willie Nelson has canceled his concerts this week, due to illness, after ending his Saturday San Diego concert almost before it got started.

AND FINALLY ...

 

Blood Bank issues plea for donations amid flu-related cancellations

Weather, illnesses are cited for drop in expected contributions.

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