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November 20, 2018

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TOP STORIES

  

Report: U.S. troops at border could be gone within a month

As Customs and Border Protection continued to fortify the San Ysidro Port of Entry Monday by temporarily closing lanes to install vehicle and pedestrian barriers, the general overseeing the military deployment along the U.S.-Mexico border said troops may soon be heading home.

Temporary shelter for migrant families opens in San Diego, organizers ask for help

Local nonprofits have opened a temporary shelter in San Diego to house asylum-seeking families in response to the federal government's decision to end a program that helped those migrants get to their final destinations in the U.S. after they crossed the border.

16 dissident House Democrats vow to oppose Nancy Pelosi as next speaker

The show of defiance puts Nancy Pelosi's opponents on the cusp of forcing a seismic leadership shake-up as Democrats prepare to take the majority.

LOCAL NEWS

 

San Diego County slightly improves high school graduation rate but lags behind California

San Diego County had an 81 percent graduation rate, compared to 83 percent for the state.

Facebook is even worse than we thought — here's what you can do about it

Facebook's latest scandal and how you can protect yourself.

OPINION

 

Why wildfire risks need immediate attention from next insurance commissioner

Clear thinking is needed about rebuilding in devastated areas.

Readers React | San Diego fans have hard time forgiving the Chargers

Being a loyal San Diegan, I have not and will not ever watch the Los Angeles Chargers again.

BUSINESS

 

Uber drops 300 electric bikes in San Diego. Will they last?

Despite the fast failures of bike sharing companies in San Diego, which suffered from the exuberant embrace of electric scooters in their stead, it seems the city is getting yet another e-bike player. And this one has stability on its side.

Agbiotech Cibus files for $100 million IPO

The filing for Cibus and another $100 million IPO for cancer drug developer Synthorx last Monday are positive signs for biotech IPOs, said Bud Leedom, president of San Diego's Leedom Asset Management.

SPORTS

 

Aztecs no match for No. 1 Duke in Maui Invitational

Top-ranked Blue Devils pull away from San Diego State late in first half and go on to easy win.

Padres radio team reportedly on verge of adding Josh Lewin

Former Chargers announcer Josh Lewin could be joining Padres broadcasts as pregame and postgame host.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Rolling Stones announce dates and cities for 2019 'No Filter' U.S. tour

The Rolling Stones will perform in 13 U.S. cities as part of the legendary English rock band's 2019 No Filter tour. Here are all the dates, cities and ticket information.

AND FINALLY ...

 

Defying birth control, siamang Eloise has baby at San Diego Zoo

Eloise and partner Unkie, 35, had already contributed six strapping siamangs, a species of gibbon, so their genes were already well-represented. In keeping with a species survival plan the zoo cooperates with, Eloise has been on chemical contraception for years. Life found a way.

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