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February 12, 2019

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Essential California

 

TOP STORIES

  

Lawmakers may have a deal to prevent another government shutdown

Key lawmakers expressed guarded optimism late Monday that they would be able to avoid another government shutdown, saying they were making progress in a series of late-stage meetings meant to resolve disputes about immigration rules.

San Diego paying out $1M in another cycling injury settlement

Cycling advocates say the payouts highlight San Diego's lack of adequate infrastructure to support safe cycling at a time when city officials are urging more residents to choose cycling as an alternative means of commuting.

San Diego neuroscientist says brain-buzzing device causes weight loss

Neurovalens makes a headset (worn like headphones) that stimulates a region of the brain tied to appetite.

LOCAL NEWS

 

More than 70 detainees condemn conditions in San Diego immigration facility

The letter, written in December, alleges that detainees have experienced medical neglect, safety issues and racism and discrimination, according to Freedom For Immigrants, the group to whom the letter was addressed. The detainees also said that their complaints were not being heard at the facility.

Pilot program focuses on homelessness in the Hillcrest neighborhood

San Diego City and County officials have announced a one-month pilot program that will bring a variety of services to homeless people in Hillcrest.

OPINION

 

Newsom right on National Guard, but immigration's changing nature must be addressed

More and more people want to use asylum to try to bypass the lengthy U.S. legal immigration process without sufficient cause. Democrats as well as Republicans need to deal with this fact.

Readers React | Few side with Trump in dropping nuclear arms treaty

Do any of the people who make excuses for the president really believe these blatant lies he repeats on national TV?

BUSINESS

 

What it all boils down to in FTC vs. Qualcomm

The anti-competitive effect of Qualcomm's business practices is a hurdle the FTC must clear to prove the company violated monopoly laws. It likely will be front and center when U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh eventually makes a ruling on whether Qualcomm violated antitrust laws.

UCSD wants to put a mini Target on campus

The retailer and the public institution are currently negotiating the terms of a lease for a small-format Target venue in place of the campus bookstore, representatives from both parties confirmed to the Union-Tribune.

SPORTS

 

As they ready for spring training, Padres waiting on Harper, Machado

Padres are among teams waiting on Major League Baseball free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

Mickelson closes out Pebble Beach victory

San Diegan Phil Mickelson earns his 44th win on PGA Tour with triumph at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Diversionary Theatre's 'Hour of Great Mercy' finds a quiet grace amid tragedy in Alaska

World-premiere play by Miranda Rose Hall weaves in elements of religion, family and forgiveness.

AND FINALLY ...

 

Robots can diagnose kids almost like a human doctor, UCSD study finds

Common childhood diseases as well as dangerous conditions can be diagnosed with an artificial intelligence system just about as accurately as an experienced pediatrician, scientists in San Diego and China reported Monday in Nature Medicine

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