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Lakeside Man Sentenced to Four Years, Eight Months After Guilty Pleas in Child Hit-and-Run and Evading Cases

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Dani Korkis was sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison after guilty pleas in a felony evading case and a later hit-and-run that severely injured a child on Ballantyne Street.

Opinion: Who is the Banking Committee Really Protecting? (Hint: It’s Not Your Savings)

A split-scene illustration contrasts a glowing, futuristic financial landscape with a dark, aging banking system. On one side, a smartphone showing a digital dollar and gold coins sits in a bright, modern city; on the other, an old stone bank chained shut stands under stormy skies. A cracked bridge divides the two, highlighting the tension between innovation and tradition.

New White House data reveals that the banking lobby’s crusade to ban stablecoin yields would increase national lending by a mere 0.02%—all while stripping $800 million in returns from American consumers.

$31.5 Million, Verified Training, and the Harder Question: What Does “Meaningful Oversight” Actually Mean?

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EL CAJON, CA — The civil lawsuit arising from the death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack has now been resolved through settlement. Public reporting confirms that the City of San Diego, the County of San Diego, Pacific Coast Academy (PCA), and Rock Church collectively agreed to pay approximately $31.5 million to resolve claims brought on behalf of […]

Motorcyclist killed in late-night crash on Winter Gardens Boulevard in Lakeside

California Highway Patrol vehicles block Winter Gardens Boulevard at night during a fatal motorcycle crash investigation in Lakeside.

A late-night crash on Winter Gardens Blvd turned fatal after CHP says a driver made an illegal left turn from a private driveway. Vigil set for Monday at 6 p.m.

Erasing the Public Square: Dehesa Scrubs Its Facebook Page After Parent Pushback

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When the questions got uncomfortable, the forum disappeared. That choice tells parents more about governance culture than any press release ever will.

If I Weren’t a Responsible Journalist I Would Name-Drop

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A reporter’s reflection on restraint, ethics, and the stories I chose not to publish—yet.

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