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San Diego’s contested Measure C hotel tax hike clears important legal hurdle – San Diego Union-Tribune

The hotel tax hike already imposed by the city of San Diego, and considered by voters more than five years ago, remains on solid legal ground, a state appellate court…

Ike Turner Jr. dead: Son of Ike and Tina Turner was 67

Ike Turner Jr., the son of Ike and Tina Turner who won a Grammy for traditional blues album in 2007 as a producer on his father’s album “Risin’ With the…

Why Democrats Are Casting the Government Shutdown as a Health Care Showdown

Hours into the federal government shutdown, Julio Fuentes stood steps from the U.S. Capitol to deliver an urgent message about the Hispanic voting bloc that helped the GOP sweep into…

Indigenous Peoples Day is Oct. 13. Here’s where to celebrate in L.A.

According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Los Angeles County has the largest concentration of people who identify as Indigenous, with an estimated population of more than 111,000. So it only…

Why Lamar Jackson’s injury could complicate things for the Rams

Playing an opponent that is without its star quarterback should be an advantage for the Rams. But after failing to capitalize on that situation in their last game against the…

How American views on Israel and antisemitism have changed since Oct. 7

By MAYA SWEEDLER WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and the country’s ensuing invasion of the Gaza Strip, Americans are more divided…

Taylor Swift promises ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ isn’t the end

Taylor Swift is “shockingly” offended by the idea that “The Life of a Showgirl” could be — given her recent engagement to Travis Kelce — her final album. “It is…

Will the Southern Section enforce transfer rules aggressively?

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. I’m Eric Sondheimer. Basketball season is a month away, and the big question is did everyone learn something from the football…

Mark Sanchez faces felony charge , allegedly caused ‘severe’ injuries

Former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a felony charge after his physical altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver this weekend left the other man with what the prosecuting attorney…

Ramona Motorcycle Rally to feature bike show, races and games – San Diego Union-Tribune

Motorcycles of all types will be riding into Ramona on Saturday, Nov. 1 for the ninth annual Ramona Motorcycle Rally. About 2,000 attendees are expected at the family-friendly event set…