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February 4, 2019

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TOP STORIES

 

 

Trump says he'll reject U.S. intelligence assessments he disagrees with

Despite warnings from senior GOP lawmakers, Trump says he'll choose which intelligence to trust.

Burning question: will 'controlled burns' prevent out-of-control burning?

From mountain slopes less than a mile above Highway 79, the park's main thoroughfare, pillars of orange-gray smoke snaked into the air. Park rangers like Lisa Gonzales-Kramer tried to reassure gawkers that this blaze — a controlled burn — was truly under control. Not everyone bought that.

Low salaries for San Diego city workers blamed for rash of vacancies, defections

Some San Diego officials say the problem must be addressed quickly with big pay raises, while others won't support salary hikes unless they are combined with performance incentives and greater latitude to discipline unproductive workers.

LOCAL NEWS

 

Cardiff Kook Run brings out goofy costumes, fast Canadians

Around 2,000 people participated in the annual Cardiff Kook Run on Sunday, which has been bringing out a mix of casual runners in goofy costumes and elite athletes since 2011.

UC San Diego will open bridge Friday that spans I-5, linking main campus, health sciences

Gilman Bridge will accommodate vehicles and pedestrians, enabling people to more quickly move between fast growing sections of the campus.

OPINION

 

Public records ombudsman would be a public service in California

Assemblyman Vince Fong, R-Bakersfield, intends to introduce legislation that would create an ombudsman position in the Bureau of State Audits that would be tasked with reviewing how agencies disclose public records. It should quickly become law.

Readers React: Sarah Sanders' claim of divine intervention assailed

As a Christian, I want to make it clear Sarah Sanders does not speak for me.

BUSINESS

 

Here's how much California is spending to put electric cars on the road

Nearly $2.5 billion has been spent or set aside by California policymakers on electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to accompany them. And that's just the start.

Starbucks faces tricky time as ex-CEO mulls presidential run

For Starbucks, former CEO Howard Schultz is a hero — and a headache.

SPORTS

 

Rams far from Super in 13-3 loss to Patriots

The Rams high-powered offense never got going and Tom Brady engineered 10 fourth-quarter points to lead the Patriots to a 13-3 win in Super Bowl LIII.

3 thoughts: SDSU 67, San Jose State 56 ... Keshad Johnson, Nathan Mensah and a bad beat

The Aztecs coaches brave traffic to see recruit Keshad Johnson play.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

San Diego Musical Theatre opens 12th season with a rollicking 'Crazy for You'

Based on the 1930 musical "Girl Crazy" — which introduced Ethel Merman to the stage — it features tunes from that show, including "I Got Rhythm," "But Not For Me" and "Embraceable You," while incorporating songs from other musicals, among them "Shall We Dance" and "A Damsel in Distress."

AND FINALLY ...

 

UC San Diego history prof's book on fall of Rome's democracy draws parallels to today

Professor Edward J. Watts has been garnering strong reviews and media attention for "Mortal Republic," his book about Rome and the public complacency that eventually sent it into tyranny.

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