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View In Browser September 13, 2018 sandiegouniontribune.com Essential California ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES    Read More » 'Disaster is at the doorstep': As thousands flee Hurricane Florence, some plan to ride out the storm Highways clogged, inland hotels filling, store shelves emptying as people flee coastal Carolinas and Virginia, with powerful Hurricane Florence bearing down. Outages, flooding and downpour could last for days, authorities warn. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Calling teen vaping 'epidemic,' officials weigh flavor ban U.S. health officials say teenage use of e-cigarette has reached "epidemic" levels and are calling on the industry to address the problem or risk having their Read More » Actress Alyssa Milano highlights lack of legal representation in immigration court during San Diego visit At a news conference Wednesday, Alyssa Milano announced the launch of the SAFE Families Fund, which will bolster the Vera Institute of Justice's program to provide legal services to immigrants facing deportation who can't otherwise afford attorneys. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT LOCAL NEWS   Read More » Zoning increase in Borrego Springs denied by supervisors A request to increase the zoning density for a 169-acre parcel of land in southern Borrego Springs — a parcel covered with ancient ocotillos near Tubb Canyon where flash floods occasionally turn the desert into a raging river — was turned down Wednesday by the county's Board of Supervisors. Read More » SDSU study finds women are still underrepresented on TV Despite #MeToo awareness, women were less visible on TV in 2017-18 season. Read More » OPINION   Read More » Proposition 5: Good for homeowners over 55 and the housing market Giving people more flexibility with their lives while spurring home sales is a good thing. Read More » Readers React | Obama's rocky relationship with a free press remembered Donald Trump has many detractors, for good reasons. Barack Obama had many detractors, for good reason. Read More » BUSINESS   Read More » New crop of downtown towers get initial review Civic San Diego, the city's downtown planning agency, reviewed one hotel and three multi-family projects. Read More » Free test drives of electric vehicles set for Saturday at Liberty Station EV Day will feature electric and plug-in hybrids from more than a dozen car makers. Read More » SPORTS   Read More » Herm Edwards' playing days at SDSU were brief, but impactful Current Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards left a lasting impression on his coaches and teammates when he played at San Diego State Read More » Padres notes: Borrowing playoff push; Urias walking; Mitchell still has work Padres line up Eric Lauer to pitch in Los Angeles so he can experience playoff-like atmosphere. Read More » ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT   Read More » Katy Perry, excited to play at KAABOO, talks music, moshing, her truth, and (of course!) 'left shark' Katy Perry, in this new interview discusses her music, her truth, what she learned on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour and why her Super Bowl halftime show partner, "Left Shark," can't drown. Read More » AND FINALLY ...   Read More » Why Prop 12 is needed to fight animal cruelty Voting yes on California's Proposition 12 this Nov. 6 to protect animals, food safety and family farmers. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | San Diego | 600 B Street #1201 San Diego, CA 92101 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Essential California newsletter.