San Diego
- www.independent.co.uk Cop resigns after being found locked in back seat of squad car with female suspect
Investigators said the officer failed to follow procedure and falsified a report in the wake of the embarassing incident
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From UCSD & Algenesis Materials
abcnews.go.com Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposesScientists may have found the answer to manufacturing plastics products that actually break down without forming into microplastics.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15285826
> Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes
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San Diego 7-11 staff planting skimmer
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cross-posted from: https://lemmyf.uk/post/9302563
> Skimmer spotted in San Diego at 7-11
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Vibes at the #UCSD encampment were pretty chill this afternoon. #Palestine #SanDiego #StudentProtests
social.tchncs.de Brian Krohne (@[email protected])Attached: 4 images Vibes at the #UCSD encampment were pretty chill this afternoon. #Palestine #SanDiego #StudentProtests
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TIL
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14343141
> Camp Pendleton bison herd
- itsgoingdown.org Final Straw: Jeremy White on the “San Diego Antifa” Case
Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with Jeremy White about the repression of antifascists in San Diego. A recent chat with Jeremy White, film-maker, activist, and street medic who’s facing prison time in what has been dubbed the “San Diego Antifa” case. You’ll hear ...
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Seems suspicious at SDG&E…
I noticed that my projected bill will be much cheaper than my last, even though I haven’t changed my habits, so I did some math. At this same point in last month’s billing cycle (71.4% through the cycle), I used a net of 550kWh. As of the end of the day yesterday, I have used 122.5kWh. As I said, I haven’t changed my habits and have even used my electric oven more since I have family visiting that likes to bake. SDG&E has long said that they don’t make money on the generation charge, just the delivery charge, but none of that would change how much power they say I am using. Even though they have a natural monopoly on power delivery with regulatory capture of CPUC guaranteeing them whatever increases they ask for, I wouldn’t put it past them and Sempra to fuck around with how much power they say we are using. I don’t think any of us would be surprised to wake up some day to headlines about SDG&E and Sempra under investigation for fraud.
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What are your rain hacks?
I dug a little trench from the spot in my backyard where the water pools over to a gopher hole.
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A panel discussion about Palestine at Centro Cultural de la Raza
pixel.tchncs.de krohne shared a postA moderated panel discussion about Palestine and capitalism with Black Panthers, the Panther Party, and Health Care Workers for Palestine San Diego at Centro Cultural de la Raza for the Enero Zapatista series. #Palestine #SanDiego
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Watching the Surf
A group watches the surfers in the heavy surf south of Bird Rock. Photo looks south toward Point Loma/Ocean Beach. I asked a surfer returning to the shore how it was out there. He said "exhausting."
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Worker Experiences in San Diego County SDSU x CPI
I am a graduate student in the sociology department at San Diego State University. We are working with the Center on Policy Initiative to survey San Diegans about how they are paid at work. If you have worked in San Diego County at any point in the last 12 months, we want to hear from you!
To take the survey, scan the QR code in the flyer, or go to : sociology.sdsu.edu/survey
If you would like to learn more about the Center on Policy Initiative, go to : cpisandiego.org/about
To get involved with local workplace rights, contact CPI or visit the Employee Rights Center at : weberc.net
Thank you for helping us complete our research project!
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Del Mar Tree Iguana
Sculpted and painted iguana carving, cut into a tree stump, at Del Mar secret spot.
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Returning to Harbor- 11 Nov ’23
The "Star of India," the oldest active sailing ship, sails into San Diego Harbor on the occasion of its 160th birthday. After a five-year activity pause, the ship set sail on a small ocean-going expedition, celebrated by the San Diego Maritime Museum.
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Meet the new U-T Print Edition
Saw this at Vons today. The corporate beancounters at the Union-Tribune's new corporate overlords did the math and decided a fractional percent of expenses could be saved with a new, smaller print edition. Looks like the "Weekly Reader" from my childhood memories. Not sure whether to be amused, embarrassed or horrified. They should just take it out behind the barn and shoot it in the head.
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Monica Montgomery Steppe speaking to the media after declaring victory in her race for San Diego County Board or Supervisors.
pixel.tchncs.de krohne shared a postMonica Montgomery Steppe speaking to the media after declaring victory in her race for #SanDiego County Board or Supervisors.
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Little Amal visits Balboa Park; 4Nov23
They call her the little girl on a big journey. Little Amal is the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child. She is a global symbol of human rights, especially those of child refugees. For the last few weeks, she has traveled more than 9,000 miles: 40 cities from coast to coast in the US, and 7 cities in Mexico at over 100 public events. Wherever she goes, she draws a crowd, and San Diego was no exception. Since July 2021, Amal has visited 14 countries and been welcomed by more than a million people on the street, including hundreds of artists and civil society and faith leaders, as well as by tens of millions online. Her journeys are festivals of art, music and hope that draw attention to the huge numbers of children fleeing war, violence and persecution. More at walkwithamal.org
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All Electric Woody
The guys next door are driving an all-electric fun car: the Moke. This thing maxes out at about 25 mph. I don't think you'll see it on the freeway, but these guys will be patrolling Mission Beach in what they hope will be a chick magnet, or so they tell me...
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Protest today at the Otay Mesa Detention Center
pixel.tchncs.de krohne shared a postFormer prisoners speaking outside the Otay Mesa Detention Center today at the Ceremony to Resist Borders and Bars. #FreeThemAll #DetentionResistance #CoreCivic #PrivatePrisons #SanDiego
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Balboa Park Mural
Enormous 8' x 18' tile mural on the facade of the Automotive museum in Balboa Park. Artists Richard Keit and Mary Kennedy of RTK Studios in Ojai. Nice work.
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Photos from the march for Palestine in Balboa Park
pixel.tchncs.de krohne shared a postThe Palestinian Youth Movement, Students for Justice in Palestine, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and others held a protest and march in solidarity with #Palestine 🇵🇸 here in #SanDiego
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U-T Community Almanac
We can argue for hours about the quality of the local news organization of record, the San Diego Union-Tribune. Especially after its recent purchase by a news conglomerate. But put that aside: today the U-T offers its annual Community Almanac. The site is paywalled, so you're not reading it for free online. It's not worth viewing on a mobile screen as it's formatted for print-first. Works pretty well on a big desktop screen, but I'd advise you to pay for the print edition. Get a paper copy today while they're still on the rack. :: The special edition is a stand-alone broadside, featuring detailed info on local Hiking, Camping & Outdoors, Dining, Local Murals, Theaters, Museums, Balboa Park, Beaches, and Birding. What's especially interesting is the inclusion of soft and hard data/photos on 91 local communities. Worth picking up a copy.
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SeaWorld's other large lawsuit
SeaWorld is facing two major lawsuits over unpaid bills, including a $12 million suit from the city of San Diego for unpaid rent and a $10 million suit from Sesame Workshop for unpaid licensing fees related to Sesame Street characters at its parks. SeaWorld has struggled financially since the pandemic shut down its parks in 2020. The company argues it shouldn't have to pay full price due to the unprecedented situation. However, the city and Sesame Workshop seem unwilling to cut SeaWorld slack. Considering SeaWorld recently tried to acquire Cedar Fair, it likely has the cash but doesn't want to pay. The outcome of the lawsuits will determine if courts agree the pandemic warrants reduced payments. With over $20 million at stake, the results could significantly impact SeaWorld's finances going forward.
https://www.cinemablend.com/theme-parks/seaworld-financial-trouble-second-lawsuit-unpaid-bills-sesame-street
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South Mission VBall Action
Took the bike out to circumnavigate west Mission Bay. Rounding the bend at South Mission Beach there was a riot of volleyball nets and players. Made my way past Belmont Park on the Boardwalk heading north. Caught a super-clear sunset at Lido Ct., with a green flash coda. Life is good.
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SeaWorld? Scripps Institute Of Oceanography?
Nope. San Diego Zoo. Early each morning, just after the park opens, a dive team goes into the big tank at the bottom of Africa Rocks and cleans the glass from the inside. The zoo is a big place, and the upkeep is daunting.
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No Need to Secede
I read the headline in this morning's U-T as LA JOLLA CLOSED TO PUBLIC FOR 7 YEARS and thought, "Oh hey, looks like they finally got what they wanted... ."
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Obligatory Eye Candy Photo
Despite its many problems, San Diego can be a beautiful place if you know where to look.
- www.kpbs.org It's about to get easier to pay MTS bus and trolley fares
The transit agency's board of directors voted to allow fare payment by tapping a credit card or smartphone.