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View In Browser October 24, 2018 sandiegouniontribune.com Essential California ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES    Read More » Turkish leader says Khashoggi's killing was planned in advance; Trump says Saudis botched 'cover-up' Turkey's Recep Tayyep Erdogan confirmed in a speech on Tuesday that Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist turned critic, had been killed in a "planned operation" at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT DA's Office, victims again fight release of "bolder than most" rapist It's the first time the District Attorney's Office has appealed the proposed placement of a sexually violent predator in the County of San Diego, a spokesman for the office said. Read More » Undercover NCIS agents buy thousands of fentanyl-laced pills in operation after sailor's death Marcell Travon Robinson III is charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs. He was arrested Thursday after a long undercover operation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT LOCAL NEWS   Read More » San Diego officials commit to building housing for 1,260 homeless people by 2021 Seeking to accelerate getting homeless people off the street without unfairly burdening particular neighborhoods, San Diego officials committed on Tuesday to building 1,260 transitional housing units across the entire city by January 2021. Read More » Day one of three-day union protest brings 100s to picket lines at UCSD hospitals Union members started a three-day protest at UC San Diego medical campuses in La Jolla and Hillcrest Tuesday, rallying around concerns that their employer intends to outsource their jobs. Read More » OPINION   Read More » Vote no on Prop. YY San Diego school bond San Diego Unified's years of ducking tough decisions is catching up with the district. Read More » Readers React | Short-term rentals: It's time for residents to take back their communities Press the city to enforce our existing laws and codes. You see a violation, call and complain. Read More » BUSINESS   Read More » Qualcomm teams with Amazon to bring Alexa to audio headsets San Diego company rolls out its Smart Headset reference design with Alexa, which it says will enable audio device makers to include Alexa voice assistant technology in their headphones. Read More » Tackling 'superbugs,' The Medicines Co. spinout Qpex gets $33M for antibiotics research Qpex Biopharma, a local startup spun out of leftover antibiotics research at The Medicines Company, is launching Monday with $33 million in new funding to tackle dangerous drug-resistant infections. Read More » SPORTS   Read More » Chargers are good now and might be even better after their bye week Already looking like a playoff team in the AFC, the Chargers could get injured stars Joey Bosa and Melvin Gordon back after their bye this weekend. Read More » Mark McGwire also departing Padres' staff Bench coach Mark McGwire has informed the Padres that he is leaving the coaching staff to spend more time with his family. Read More » ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT   Read More » San Diego Opera's majestic 'Figaro' a feast for the eyes and ears Sumptuous, well-sung production of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" at San Diego Civic Theatre opens the 2018-'19 season Read More » AND FINALLY ...   Read More » Paul Menard, of the 'Charlie & Harrigan' radio show, dies at 81 San Diego radio veteran was a big voice on KFMB and KCBQ. 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.