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View In Browser June 1, 2018 sandiegouniontribune.com Essential California ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES     California utilities commission OKs $776.5 million to boost electric vehicle use The plan includes $137 million for San Diego Gas & Electric customers to install electric vehicle charging stations in homes. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Trump pardons Dinesh D'Souza, says he may do same for Martha Stewart and cut sentence of ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich President Trump announced Thursday on Twitter that he is giving a full pardon to conservative provocateur Dinesh D'Souza, his fifth pardon and another in a pattern of using executive power based on political whim. He also said he was considering pardons for Rod Blagojevich and Martha Stewart. Read More » Incumbent Republicans expand their leads in countywide races Incumbent Republicans have expanded their leads over their Democratic challengers in races for three countywide offices despite significant changes in partisan voter registration, a new poll shows. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT LOCAL NEWS   Read More » What to eat at the San Diego County Fair this summer Bacon-wrapped baklava and cotton candy ice cream sandwiches are among the new culinary offerings at the 2018 San Diego County Fair, which returns June 1 for a five-week run Read More » Newsom tours San Diego senior center as voters prepare to go to polls In a late push before polls open for Tuesday's primary, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom stopped in San Diego to tour a senior center and meet with one of the most reliable voting blocs as he runs for governor. Read More » OPINION   Read More » National City term limits: No on Measure B, yes on Measure C National City voters have an easy decision to make about term limits in Tuesday's election: common sense over dirty politics. Read More » Readers React | In defense of Roseanne Barr: Others have said worse I don't understand the lefty, democrat politically correct medias' response regarding Rosanne Barr's comment. Read More » BUSINESS   Read More » Why did SeaWorld mysteriously close submarine ride less than a year after it opened? Submarine Quest, which debuted last year as part of SeaWorld's Ocean Explorer attraction, has been closed for months with no details on why it was shut down or if it will reopen. Read More » Hello Kitty Cafe pops up at Fashion Valley — for awhile A one-of-kind retail experience, the Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Container is housed inside a metal shipping container at Fashion Valley Mall. The hot pink shop sells colorful coffees, cakes and merchandise, and is a popular photo spot. Read More » SPORTS   Read More » San Diego State first baseman Jordan Verdon leads Aztecs into NCAA Regional game against LSU SDSU's Verdon has team-high 12 homers, 65 RBIs coming into NCAA Tournament. Read More » Padres notes: Lockett to make MLB debut; Myers out until July? Walker Lockett will be latest starting pitcher to debut for Padres; Padres eye July return for Wil Myers. Read More » ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT   Read More » In the wings: 'The Father' gets a West Coast premiere at North Coast Rep Florian Zeller play looks at mysteries of memory Read More » AND FINALLY ...   Read More » What do you think of this East Village apartment building? East Village's newest apartment building, Shift at 1501 Island Avenue, features a unique orange tower. The building has 368 units and an average rent of around $2,800 a month. 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.