Joshua E. Smith

San Diego Union-Tribune

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Joshua Smith is an environmental reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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San Diego is evacuating homeless encampments along the San Diego River, which is polluted with trash and human feces.

Amid Hep A outbreak, San Diego sweeps homeless population

San Diego is evacuating homeless encampments along the San Diego River, which is polluted with trash and human feces.

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Republican Mayor, Kevin Faulconer, calls it "the right thing to do." He persuaded conservative businesses it was in their interests.

San Diego Takes the Lead against Global Warming

Republican Mayor, Kevin Faulconer, calls it "the right thing to do." He persuaded conservative businesses it was in their interests.

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