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<p>The US Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration (SBA) refuse to release all of the names of companies that received federal bailout funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but reports show companies connected to at least four Members of Congress received some of the funds they themselves approved.</p>
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<p>The San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park in Escondido re-opened their gates on Tuesday in a soft opening for annual pass members through Thursday before they both open to all visitors on Saturday.</p>
<p>Crowds were light as members lined up outside the gates and were asked health questions before being allowed through the turnstiles.</p>
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<p>The United States Supreme Court issued two rulings today that saw conservative Justices side with the four liberal members of the Court in separate cases that defend LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination and uphold California’s “sanctuary state” laws.</p>
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<p>Parents and high school seniors in Coronado took it upon themselves to organize a graduation celebration on the beach after their school canceled its planned ceremony due to the COVID-19 restriction still in place.</p>
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<p>Southwestern College is taking advantage of historically low interest rates and will refinance existing bonds as well as issuing more debt to continue its facilities improvement plans.</p>
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<p>After months of inactivity caused by precautions to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, a group of artists working on a mural to honor an immigrant killed at the border has returned to Chicano Park to complete its piece.</p>
<p>Chicano master-muralist Victor Ochoa leads work on the mural. His team is composed of other local artists and student volunteers.</p>
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<p>COVID-19 restrictions will be eased for gyms, camps, and hotels beginning June 12th under new guidelines released by California Governor Gavin Newsom.</p>
<p>The easing of restrictions will now include bars and wineries, gyms and camps, hotels, and entertainment facilities like bowling alleys, arcades, miniature golf, and batting cages.</p>