Gerrymandering: A threat to democracy?

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Mo Rocca reports on the history and controversy surrounding the re-drawing of political boundaries for partisan gain.

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Medical Examiner’s Office able to ID young woman with help from public
Medical Examiner’s Office able to ID young woman with help from public
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 7:49 PM EDT2018-07-18 23:49:52 GMT
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office asked for the public’s help to identify a woman, possibly in her late teens, killed by a hit-and-run driver as she walked along state Route 94 earlier this month. Later Wednesday afternoon they announced that the woman had been identified.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office asked for the public’s help to identify a woman, possibly in her late teens, killed by a hit-and-run driver as she walked along state Route 94 earlier this month. Later Wednesday afternoon they announced that the woman had been identified.
Comic-Con 2018: Preview night about to invade downtown, what to expect
Comic-Con 2018: Preview night about to invade downtown, what to expect
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 7:38 PM EDT2018-07-18 23:38:35 GMT
Comic-Con International, again expected to draw a wide array of fans of the popular arts, will conduct its annual preview night at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday night.

Comic-Con International, again expected to draw a wide array of fans of the popular arts, will conduct its annual preview night at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday night.
San Diego Christian College gets suspended by state tax agency
San Diego Christian College gets suspended by state tax agency
Posted: Wednesday, July 18 2018 7:03 PM EDT2018-07-18 23:03:53 GMT
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 7:23 PM EDT2018-07-18 23:23:50 GMT
The state Franchise Tax Board suspended San Diego Christian College this month for failing to file a tax return. That means the private, nonprofit school in Santee can’t legally do business and has lost the right to use its name.

The state Franchise Tax Board suspended San Diego Christian College this month for failing to file a tax return. That means the private, nonprofit school in Santee can’t legally do business and has lost the right to use its name.
Grocery chain Sprouts is looking for new employees in a National Hiring Day
Grocery chain Sprouts is looking for new employees in a National Hiring Day
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 4:52 PM EDT2018-07-18 20:52:02 GMT
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Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a National Hiring Day Tuesday, July 24 at its more than 300 U.S. stores.

Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a National Hiring Day Tuesday, July 24 at its more than 300 U.S. stores.
First case of West Nile virus found in San Diego this summer
First case of West Nile virus found in San Diego this summer
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 4:14 PM EDT2018-07-18 20:14:24 GMT
West Nile virus made its first appearance of the summer in San Diego County this week when a batch of mosquitoes trapped in Santee tested positive for the viral infection.

West Nile virus made its first appearance of the summer in San Diego County this week when a batch of mosquitoes trapped in Santee tested positive for the viral infection.
MTS gets in the San Diego Comic-Con spirit, encourages attendees to use public transportation
MTS gets in the San Diego Comic-Con spirit, encourages attendees to use public transportation
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 4:03 PM EDT2018-07-18 20:03:58 GMT
Major traffic is expected to start Wednesday evening as Comic-Con kicks off with preview night in Downtown San Diego. MTS officials are encouraging attendees to use public transportation and got into the SDCC spirit with an homage to the "Stranger Things."

Major traffic is expected to start Wednesday evening as Comic-Con kicks off with preview night in Downtown San Diego. MTS officials are encouraging attendees to use public transportation and got into the SDCC spirit with an homage to the "Stranger Things."
What to expect on Opening Day at Del Mar
What to expect on Opening Day at Del Mar
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 3:31 PM EDT2018-07-18 19:31:19 GMT
Big bets, fast horses and superior style, Del Mar is as cool as ever.

Big bets, fast horses and superior style, Del Mar is as cool as ever.
All lanes reopen after pedestrian struck and killed on I-805
All lanes reopen after pedestrian struck and killed on I-805
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 2:49 PM EDT2018-07-18 18:49:01 GMT
A person was struck and killed Wednesday by an SUV on Interstate 805 in the Lincoln Park area, necessitating the closure of multiple freeway lanes during the morning commute.

A person was struck and killed Wednesday by an SUV on Interstate 805 in the Lincoln Park area, necessitating the closure of multiple freeway lanes during the morning commute.
28-year-old man dies after being found with gunshot wound in University Heights
28-year-old man dies after being found with gunshot wound in University Heights
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 12:57 PM EDT2018-07-18 16:57:34 GMT
A 28-year-old man died Wednesday after he was found shot in a car in San Diego's University Heights neighborhood, police said.

A 28-year-old man died Wednesday after he was found shot in a car in San Diego's University Heights neighborhood, police said.
Insect & Ladybug Festival 2018
Insect & Ladybug Festival 2018
Updated: Wednesday, July 18 2018 12:42 PM EDT2018-07-18 16:42:57 GMT
Calling all aspiring entomologists! You're invited to San Diego Botanic Garden’s Insect Festival this weekend!

Calling all aspiring entomologists! You're invited to San Diego Botanic Garden’s Insect Festival this weekend!

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