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June 6, 2018

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Essential California

 

TOP STORIES

 

 

It's Newsom vs. Cox in November as Villaraigosa tumbles in governor's race

With a devastating recession behind them and politicians offering upbeat visions of what lies ahead, California voters streaming to the polls today will narrow the 2018 governor's race down to two candidates in a race likely to affect their well-being and bank account.

DA race: Stephan has commanding lead against challenger Jones-Wright

Early returns in the race for district attorney showed Summer Stephan with a substantial lead over her challenger, Genevieve Jones-Wright, in a race that featured candidates that were polar opposites and that was awash in spending by outside groups.

Diane Harkey, Mike Levin, lead in 49th District; Rep. Duncan Hunter with big lead in 50th

With results from Orange County vote-by-mail ballots counted, Republican Diane Harkey and Democrat Mike Levin lead in the race for the 49th Congressional District.

LOCAL NEWS

 

Denny Sanford extends giving spree with $100 million gift to San Diego's National University

His fourth large, local donation in barely a year is meant to cultivate civility and compassion in young children.

Chula Vista's involvement in federal program cost taxpayers $225,000

Chula Vista paid $225,000 to settle a lawsuit of an employee they didn't hire and can't fire.

OPINION

 

3 biggest issues for Gavin Newsom, John Cox in California governor's race

The candidates already offer striking contrasts. But they still need to fill in many blanks on where they want to take California.

Readers React | Super Bowl snub: Trump fumbles by canceling White House visit

Donald Trump calling off the visit to the White House of the Super Bowl champs is another childish act.

BUSINESS

 

Medicare will become insolvent in 2026, U.S. government says

Medicare will become insolvent in 2026 — three years earlier than previously forecast, according to a report from program trustees. Its giant trust fund for inpatient care wouldn't be able to fully cover projected medical bills starting at that point.

Frontier adds five nonstop flights from San Diego

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is boosting operations in San Diego with nonstop service to Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Raleigh/Durham.

SPORTS

 

Padres not up to challenge this time in 14-1 loss to Braves

Braves rough up Padres starter Jordan Lyles.

Padres or Chargers? Did San Diegans subsidize the wrong sports team?

Readers have asked if the Padres have proved not worth the stadium subsidy that San Diego voters provided them 20 years ago — a subsidy the Chargers were unable to get.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

'Mamma Mia!' gets its Moonlight moment in regional premiere at Vista theater

Outdoor production of ABBA-centric Broadway musical opens company's summer season

AND FINALLY ...

 

Star surgeon replaced as head of transplantation team at UC San Diego

The campus declines to say why Dr. Alan Hemming was moved out of the position.