San Diego reaction to attacks on Iran

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Deepak Chopra texted 'I'm not a predator, just a lover' after Epstein described watching him 'zero in on your prey.'

The episode opens with headlines on San Diego's economic data, including a 1.5% employment increase in Q4 2025 and the Dream for All homebuyer assistance program. It then shifts to local reaction to the U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, featuring an interview with 75-year-old protest organizer Sharam Humanyumfar who expresses both joy and concern. Military reporter Andrew Dyer notes San Diego-based aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is involved in airstrikes, with Democratic Representative Scott Peters criticizing the administration for bypassing Congress. The episode delves into the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing Deepak Chopra's communications with Epstein, including a text where Epstein describes watching Chopra 'zero in on your prey' with a girl picked up on the street; UC San Diego confirms Chopra's affiliation will end in June 2026. Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis explains why former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey left the Republican Party to run for city council, refusing to endorse Donald Trump. Reporter JW August details Operation Mic Drop, a three-year effort against a generational Bloods gang offshoot in Mountain View, where undercover surveillance at Mike's Market led to 22 prosecutions and a 75% decrease in service calls. The episode covers Encinitas removing a $4 million protected bike lane due to complaints, costing over $3 million to replace, and Balboa Park's new parking fees, which museum leaders say are reducing visitors. It concludes with updates on Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve reopening and registration for the Dream for All program.

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A San Diego briefing that links foreign-policy fallout to the city's daily pressure points.

The episode opens with local reaction to the U.S. attacks on Iran, then keeps its center of gravity in San Diego with an EDC employment snapshot, Dream for All registration, museum funding pressure, and parking warnings. Lawrence K.

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Local reaction to the U.S. attacks on Iran, plus San Diego's daily pressure points.

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