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The Greatest Betrayal in American History Is Happening Right Before Our Eyes

By Thom Hartmann / The Hartmann Report / Oct. 21, 2026 Trump is empowering Putin, abandoning Ukraine, and preparing to ...
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DHS to Test ‘Heat Ray’ for Border Use

The Pentagon has authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to test a military-grade weapon known as a “heat ray” for potential use along the U.S.-Mexico border, prompting concerns from ...
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Internship for Councilmember Foster’s Son Raises Ethical Questions

By JW August / Special to the OB Rag The son of a San Diego City Councilmember — who earns $181,545 a year plus benefits — ...
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San Diego Democrats Stand Against Data Centers at NAVWAR

Ever since we broke the news that a huge data center might be built in downtown San Diego, local Democrats have been insisting its time to pump the breaks. Thursday morning, San Diego Mayor Todd ...
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San Diego’s Independent Music Scene Faces Uncertain Future

Independent music venues across San Diego face uncertain futures as leasing issues, ownership changes and closures reshape spaces that act as community hubs for local musicians and showgoers. In ...
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San Diego Is About to Turn Off Those Automated License Plate Readers

It appears that the City of San Diego is getting ready to turn off the automated license plate readers. At a Wednesday, Oct.
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Largest Landowner in America Wants to Re-Make an Expanded Midway District in His Own Image

Story 223-Unit Project at Former Perry’s Cafe By Dorian Hargrove and Andrew Keatts / Times of San Diego / Oct. 16, 2026 ...