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John Michael Flint of Bishop Diego can leap, lead and study

When it comes to athletes who deserve to be welcomed on a red carpet walk each time they show up for classes, the name of John Michael Flint of Bishop…

Urban Corps’ retired founder reported officials’ misuse of staff. Then his name was scrubbed from its headquarters. – San Diego Union-Tribune

Urban Corps of San Diego County officials scrubbed the name of founder Sam Duran from the front of the main office after he reported the then-executive director for putting the…

‘The Martians’ review: David Baron examines a century-ago alien craze

Book Review The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze That Captured Turn-of-the-Century America By David BaronLiverlight: 336 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times…

California voters support Newsom’s redistricting plan, poll finds

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily redraw California’s congressional districts has more support than opposition — but with many voters undecided, the measure’s prospects remain uncertain, a new…

WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace

Workers worldwide need better protection from extreme heat as climate change causes more frequent heatwaves – that’s the conclusion of a new report from the World Health Organization and the…

Overnight lines, hours-long wait at Washington state’s first In-N-Out

If there was a wish that California native Michele Bukieda hoped she’d see come true one day, it was that In-N-Out Burger would open a location in Washington state. That…

Immigration to U.S. declines for first time in 50 years, study shows

For the first time in more than half a century, immigrants leaving the U.S. outnumber those arriving, a phenomenon that may signal President Trump’s historic mass deportation efforts are having…

Chargers vs. 49ers what to watch: Backup QB battle takes center stage

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Chargers running back Raheim Sanders, left, tries to fend off Rams linebacker Brennan Jackson during a preseason game on Aug. 16. (Jessie Alcheh / Associated Press) Uncertainty around…

Inmate accused of killing another man in Donovan prison fight

A 32-year-old man is accused of mortally wounding another inmate during a fight between the two at Donovan prison near Otay Mesa over the weekend, state officials said. Aikane Matias.…

‘Katabasis’ review: R.F. Kuang’s dark academia thriller is set in hell

Book Review Katabasis By R.F. KuangHarper Voyager: 360 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.…