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<p>RIVERSIDE, CA — During the five years it took Richard “Cheech” Marin, who played half of the 1970s comedic duo <a href="https://www.cheechandchong.com/">Cheech and Chong</a>, to work out the kinks of what it takes to have his own art museum, he looked for a “sign.”</p>

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<p>Someone is using a four-year-old recording of President Barack Obama to deceive voters into thinking the former president has endorsed a candidate in this year’s race for Mayor of Chula Vista, but neither the candidate nor two independent committees supporting him are claiming responsibility for the calls.</p>

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<p>San Diego Assemblywoman Dr. Akilah Weber has authored new legislation to help reduce local county jail deaths by providing additional health services, mental health support, and increased accountability of the Sheriff’s.</p>

<p>Deaths in the county’s jails are among the highest in the state, with 185 inmates having died while in custody between 2006 and 2020. </p>