New: Nathan Fletcher used $323,000 from his abandoned state Senate campaign to pay for his legal defense in an alleged sexual assault lawsuit.

The former #SanDiego County Supervisor dropped out of the race days before the suit was filed last March. 1/

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Must-read investigative reporting from @srodd_cpr on how Frontwave funnels Marine Corps recruits into their checking accounts and then whacks them with overdraft fees. This is no way to treat our Marines.

'When a young Marine runs out of money, Frontwave makes a profit. The credit union relies on overdraft fees as a key source of income.'

Essential public service reporting by my colleague Scott Rodd / KPBS News.

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The Marine Corps systematically funnels thousands of recruits into Frontwave Credit Union every year.

Frontwave then reaps millions in fees when these Marines run out of money.

“We needed that money to survive,” said a former employee.

My investigation: kpbs.org/news/2024/03/1…

The Marine Corps systematically funnels thousands of recruits into Frontwave Credit Union every year.

Frontwave then reaps millions in fees when these Marines run out of money.

“We needed that money to survive,” said a former employee.

My investigation: kpbs.org/news/2024/03/1…

Today, The Sacramento Bee published my four-month-long investigation into Cal-OSHA and the Department of Industrial Relations.

The reporting shows how an understaffed and overworked safety agency makes CA workers vulnerable to injury — and death — on the job

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'The end of The Union-Tribune en Español comes in an era when more Spanish-language media is needed, not less, as the nation gears up for local, state and federal elections this year.'

By Amita Sharma / @KPBSNews.

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New: Mayor Gloria is pushing for substantial changes to San Diego’s surveillance technology rules.

The proposal would exempt security cameras and police databases from review, among other changes.

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San Diego County credit union executives see big pay raises while customers pay millions in overdraft fees

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Credit unions chartered in California brought in a *QUARTER BILLION DOLLARS* in overdraft fees last year.

Data collected by the state indicates some credit unions easily could have lost money last year without the fees.

My investigation ⬇️
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Credit unions chartered in California brought in a *QUARTER BILLION DOLLARS* in overdraft fees last year.

Data collected by the state indicates some credit unions easily could have lost money last year without the fees.

My investigation ⬇️
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My latest investigation for KPBS

“Rady Children’s Hospital Secretly Surveilled Teen and Her Parents in Failed Attempt to Prove Abuse”

Court records confirm the surveillance occurred. The family alleges it went on for 38 days—without a warrant.

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My latest investigation for KPBS

“Rady Children’s Hospital Secretly Surveilled Teen and Her Parents in Failed Attempt to Prove Abuse”

Court records confirm the surveillance occurred. The family alleges it went on for 38 days—without a warrant.

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When I first got to San Diego 8 years ago, the only way I could pay for a single bus/trolley ride was exact change in cash.

In about 6 months, riders will be able to pay with the tap of a credit card or virtual wallet. My story: kpbs.org/news/local/202…

#Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. According to some neighbors, it's also one of the loudest.

Homeowners up and down California are hiring lawyers, commissioning acoustic consultants and taking legal action to quiet the sport.

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Damn good reporting.

Link to Ward’s letter here: d12t4t5x3vyizu.cloudfront.net/kiley.house.go…

I recently reported how dozens of #GrizzlyFlats residents are taking legal action against the Forest Service after getting no individual assistance from FEMA

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What happens when you assign an investigative reporter to do a feature on public art...
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