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July 31, 2018

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TOP STORIES

 

Immigration officials defend handling of family separations

White House officials mounted a fierce defense Tuesday of the family separation policy at the border, defending sites as "more like a summer camp."

Airbnb, HomeAway demand new hearing on San Diego's short-term rental restrictions

Airbnb and HomeAway launched the first of what may be more legal challenges to new regulations the San Diego City Council approved this month to rein in short-term rentals. A second reading of the new ordinance is scheduled for Wednesday.

Prosecutors: Paul Manafort believed he was above the law

Paul Manafort orchestrated a multimillion-dollar conspiracy to evade U.S. tax and banking laws, prosecutors said Tuesday as they laid out their case.

LOCAL NEWS

 

San Diego council sets up ballot measure to double the salary for council, mayor

San Diego voters will get a chance this November to raise City Council pay for the first time in 15 years, eliminate a controversial term limits loophole and require more transparency about who is doing business with the city.

San Diego County wasn't immune to extreme weather in July

Extreme weather around the globe, including record-breaking heat and devastating fires, did not miss San Diego County in July

OPINION

 

San Diego City Council dragging feet on police oversight

Dragging your feet on issues of trust between the police and people of color in this day and age is a bad look.

Readers React | Over-the-Line kids: Glad this part of San Diego history continues

I am glad to hear that Over-the-Line is catching on with kids, as it did with me as a teenager.

BUSINESS

 

Qualcomm begins massive share buyback program after demise of NXP deal

The company to conduct a modified Dutch auction to repurchase $10 billion shares.

San Diego home price increases continue to outpace nation

San Diego County home prices had increased 7.3 percent in a year as of May.

SPORTS

 

SDSU's Trey Kell signs with European team

The Aztecs guard is headed overseas to a team in the rugged Bosnian and Adriatic Leagues.

Padres were not willing to part with Paddack, Patino

Padres would not part with prized pitching prospects for Chris Archer.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

 

Help! The Beatles once wanted to make 'The Lord of The Rings' film with director Stanley Kubrick

It's true: The Beatles wanted to make a film version of "The Lord of The Rings" with famed director Stanley Kubrick. But he turned them down. So did "Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien. Here's the story.

AND FINALLY ...

 

A very happy birthday to Mr. Wu, the San Diego Zoo's youngest panda

Wu the panda enjoys birthday treats at the San Diego Zoo.