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Katie Hyson

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Neighbors lose half-century fight to save Emerald Hills green space for a park

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By Katie Hyson
| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA) Verified
Neighbors in Southeastern San Diego lost a half-century fight this week. A housing development will proceed on a hilltop they were hoping to see become a park. The Emerald Hills property offers a panoramic view from La Jolla to Mexico. It’s precious land in a neighborhood overburdened by pollution, heat and lack of green space. Neighbors have wanted a park there since the 1970s. “We are the people who know our community the best. We are the people who live here. We are the people who fight here.
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City ordered to release records of SDPD shooting bean bag rounds and releasing K-9 on unarmed man

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By Katie Hyson
| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA) Verified
Nearly two years ago, San Diego police shot beanbag rounds and released a K-9 on an unarmed man. Friday, a judge ordered the city to release the footage and reports to the public. The city paid nearly $900,000 to Marcus Evans to settle allegations of excessive force. The San Diego County District Attorney declined to prosecute the officers involved. Despite public outcry and public records laws, the city never released the incident records. So the First Amendment Coalition sued.
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A half-century fight to save an Emerald Hills green space for a park may soon be decided

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By Katie Hyson
| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA) Verified
Two radio towers mark a high point in Emerald Hills. For now, the 31-acre property is quiet, green and mostly empty. An upcoming appeal hearing could decide how that changes. It offers a rare 360-degree view from Mexico to La Jolla. From his backyard, Kenny Key uses a rope and makeshift boards to scale a steep incline and take in the view. Every morning, he can look to the east and watch the sun rise over San Miguel Mountain.
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