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September 19, 2018

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TOP STORIES

  

SeaWorld, ex-CEO agree to pay $5M to settle SEC fraud charges they hid 'Blackfish' effect

SeaWorld Entertainment and its former CEO, Jim Atchison, have agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle fraud charges that they misled investors about the impact the 2013 anti-captivity documentary "Blackfish" had on the company's reputation and business.

California professor wants FBI inquiry before testifying about sexual assault allegation against Kavanaugh

Senate plans to hear testimony Monday from only Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, a California professor. Democrats want to hear from a possible witness and others told about the alleged incident.

'Drug Llama' accused of selling 50,000 fentanyl pills over dark web also linked to overdose death of baby

A San Diego woman known to her dark web customers as "The Drug Llama" has been arrested on accusations of shipping more than 50,000 fentanyl pills throughout the country, authorities said Tuesday.

LOCAL NEWS

 

San Diego approves spending an additional $1M for large tented shelters

A divided San Diego City Council agreed to increase funding for three large tented shelters for the homeless by $1 million on Tuesday.

Phone threats against San Ysidro trustee under review by the District Attorney's Office

The District Attorney's Office is reviewing a case of phone threats made against a San Ysidro school board member.

OPINION

 

Attention, San Diego leaders: The time has come for smart scooter rules

With injuries mounting, the city and scooter companies must discourage risky behavior.

Readers React | Brett Kavanaugh bombshell draws a mix of reactions

Brett Kavanaugh has unequivocally denied the claim, but if it is deemed true then he has lied on a material issue.

BUSINESS

 

Business booming again as NASSCO begins building next generation of oilers for Navy

The Barrio Logan shipyard also wins $218 million contract to repair and modernize the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard.

Sempra reaches a truce with activist investors

The San Diego-based energy giant agrees to add two new members to its board of directors after a group of activist investors complained Sempra stock has under-performed.

SPORTS

 

Monte Vista RB Jahmon McClendon flips commitment from Aztecs to UCLA

County's leading rusher changes plans when Power 5 school comes calling.

As Tatis Jr. knocks on door, Padres face Freddy Galvis question

Keeping slick-fielding shortstop Freddy Galvis next season will be tricky for the Padres as prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. looms.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Robert Plant gets the 'Led' out as KAABOO Del Mar concludes; 2019 dates are set for next September

Robert Plant devoted more than half of his Sunday night performance at the sold-out KAABOO Del Mar festival to Led Zeppelin songs, but gave them intriguing new twists.

AND FINALLY ...

 

Rhino born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park now lives in Africa

Eastern black rhino born at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has been relocated to a conservation park in Tanzania. The rhino, Eric, is to be introduced to a female for breeding purposes.

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