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2018年8月14日 星期二

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August 14, 2018

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Essential California

 

TOP STORIES

  

FBI Agent Peter Strzok, who sent text messages criticizing Trump, is fired

The FBI has fired Agent Peter Strzok, who helped lead the bureau's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election until officials discovered he had been sending anti-Trump texts.

City victorious in suit over Balboa Park makeover

San Diego won a lawsuit stalling an $80 million makeover of Balboa Park that would remove cars entirely from the Plaza de Panama.

Can consumer loans ever be so expensive they break the law? The California Supreme Court says yes

The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that interest rates on consumer loans can be "unconscionably" high and therefore illegal. The opinion comes as loans with rates topping 100% have become increasingly common.

LOCAL NEWS

 

When fires hit and pets go missing, crew hits the road

The U.S. Service Command of America's local Animal Rescue Team is ready to hit the road when pets go missing during a fire or other disaster, but they also do regular patrols to looking for missing dogs and cats.

How was life on Alcatraz? For Chula Vista's Dick Fisher, not so bad

As the son of a correctional officer, Dick Fisher had a childhood few can duplicate — he lived on Alcatraz Island next to some of America's most notorious prisoners.

OPINION

 

California bail laws must change: They're costly, punitive, not that effective

It's time for the criminal justice system to stop destroying lives without good cause.

Readers React | Protesting Chargers player ruffles some fan feathers

Enough with these NFL players that continue to make big bucks and continue to disrespect the American flag.

BUSINESS

 

Qualcomm settles dispute with Taiwan monopoly regulator over patent licensing

San Diego company will pay $93 million penalty instead of the original fine of $778 million.

Newest San Diego residential towers rival city's tallest buildings

San Diego's tallest buildings in the last few years have been led by residential towers.

SPORTS

 

Helix ranked No. 1 in prep football preseason rankings

Helix received 14 of the 30 first-place votes in the Union-Tribune poll. Torrey Pines, which has been knocking on the door of the region's elite, is No.2 behind Helix and received three first-place votes.

Wil Myers activated, starting at third base

The Padres activated the 27-year-old Wil Myers and inserted him into the lineup at third base, just one day after he played six innings at the position in a minor league rehab game.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Oceanside comedian goes from trailer park to 'America's Got Talent'

Vicki Barbolak does her first "America's Got Talent" live show on Aug. 14.

AND FINALLY ...

 

Email reveals former Salk president's efforts to discourage gender discrimination suit

The private email said legal action could damage the La Jolla science center's reputation — and suggested it might harm the researcher's career.

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