Residents of Imperial County are hoping for a Lithium gold rush. In other news, the San Diego County Health department is now investigating an outbreak at a local high school after hundreds of students came down with flu-like symptoms. Plus, we have a COVID update from a local health expert.
Experts on Mexican cartels explain the reasons behind the recent Tijuana attacks. In other news, California is spending billions on mental health support for young people. Plus, San Diego's Independent Budget Analyst is out with new reports on the costs of four local measures on the November ballot.
Supporters of Friendship Park will mark the 51st anniversary of its inauguration on Saturday. But most of the celebrations will take place on the Mexican side because the U.S. side of the binational park is still closed to the public.