School districts across the country, especially in places like San Diego, are drowning in demand for special education services — up by over 50% in a decade despite shrinking student populations. With nearly 20% of kids now qualifying, districts face a crushing financial squeeze: funding shrinks as enrollment drops, but costs for mandated services keep climbing. Broader disability definitions, societal shifts, and pandemic aftershocks fuel the surge, while educators grapple with ballooning caseloads and a desperate shortage of qualified staff. If trends continue, students with disabilities could make up a quarter of classrooms by 2035 — and without urgent federal and state investment, many districts may collapse under the weight.

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At 3:30 AM in early May, flames threatened to destroy the historic 86-year-old Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club — but San Diego firefighters raced in, saved the structure, and turned disaster into triumph. The club, led by Commodore Steve Parrott, hosted a heartfelt rib dinner to thank the heroes, who were praised for their speed and grit. Members, including director Eileen Robinson, were moved to tears by the rescue. With city support speeding up recovery, the club is rebuilding — proving that in the darkest moments, community and courage light the way.

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A tragic crash on I-5 near Clairemont Drive claimed the life of a 26-year-old Infiniti driver after a rear-end collision that sent his car plowing into a concrete pillar. The Honda SUV he hit sustained only minor damage and injuries. Authorities are investigating, with a toxicology report pending, and are asking witnesses to come forward. The deceased’s name has not been released pending family notification.

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