Pricey Choo-choo; Transparent Carbon; Free Condoms Bust: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://www.vta.org/blog/inflation-and-other-factors-boost-estimated-cost-vta-bart-silicon-valley-completion https://apnews.com/article/california-climate-change-companies-businesses-disclosure-emissions-fcd2408d66c40330345a06676114551d https://www.news-herald.com/2023/10/09/california-governor-vetoes-bill-to-make-free-condoms-available-for-high-school-students-citing-cost/

Green City Intrigue; TEX-MEX Alliance?; Gems Losing Luster: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://dailyprogress.com/news/nation-world/business/billionaires-plan-new-city-in-rural-california/article_051fbae0-13eb-5481-aa3c-34ed8045f5e5.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/could-mexico-help-texas-become-110000541.html https://www.jewellermagazine.com/Article/12542/Declining-demand-GIA-slashes-laboratory-workforce

Hard Time for Mark Ridley-Thomas; Local Control of Homes Goes To Supreme Court; Beyonce at Levis Stadium: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/mark-ridley-thomas-sentenced-3-12-years-prison-corruptly-securing-benefits-son-school https://www.dailynews.com/2023/08/24/orange-county-leaders-to-appeal-housing-decision-to-state-supreme-court/ https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/beyonce-renaissance-world-tour-levis-stadium/3303209/

CA State Worker Raise; Homeless Disparity; Stealing Home: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://www.seiu1000.org/article/member-protest-arrests-drive-state-back-bargaining-table https://www.kalw.org/housing/2023-08-21/california-officials-visit-texas-for-advice-on-homelessness-crisis https://sports.yahoo.com/dodgers-max-muncys-home-burglarized-180703975.html

Another newspaper folds; Schools’ E-Waste Crisis; Tony Bennett Leaves His Mark: Your Top 3 Tuesday Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://www.independent.com/2023/07/23/santa-barbara-news-press-files-for-bankruptcy/ https://www.extremetech.com/computing/thousands-of-chromebooks-are-expiring-forcing-schools-to-toss-them-out https://www.today.com/popculture/music/tony-bennett-i-left-my-heart-in-san-francisco-history-rcna95544

Happy Kidnapping Ending; Undo the CA Travel Ban; Evasive Otter: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bay-area-woman-home-kidnapped-mexico/3273411/ https://sd39.senate.ca.gov/news/20230714-bridge-project-sb-447-garners-support-san-diego-passes-first-assembly-committee https://www.ksbw.com/article/santa-cruzs-surfing-otter-continues-to-escape-fish-and-wildlife/44553195#

🇺🇸 Hotel Strike; Comic Con Bomb?; Missing Wine: Your Top 3 Tuesday Numbers

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To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. Sources: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/thousands-southern-california-hotel-workers-strike https://www.thewrap.com/marvel-skipping-hall-h-comic-con-2023/ https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/07/700k-worth-of-fine-wine-stolen-in-california-break-in/

Reparations Reveal; Ca$h 4 Climate; Bay Area Bidding War: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://sacobserver.com/2023/06/california-reparations-task-force-to-reveal-final-recommendations-on-who-qualifies/ https://www.montereyherald.com/2023/06/26/billions-in-new-funding-for-fires-flooding-heat-waves-heading-toward-california-ballot/ https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2023/06/26/Franchises/nwsl-bay-fc-home-city-san-francisco-oakland-san-jose.aspx

Big Hotel Defaults; San Diego Homeless Surge; Bay Area Prodigy: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/hotel-owners-depart-san-francisco-economy-1234854992/ https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2023/01/26/san-diegos-growing-homeless-population-counted-during-yearly-tally https://abc7.com/kairan-quazi-bay-area-14-year-old-graduates-santa-clara-university-kairen-spacex-child-prodigy/13361367/

Shoplifters of LA Unite; CA Budget Shenanigans; Housing Crunch Solution?: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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Sources: https://xtown.la/2023/05/29/shoplifting-continues-to-rise-in-los-angeles-2023/ https://californiaglobe.com/articles/legislative-analyst-warns-california-cant-afford-gov-newsoms-2023-24-budget/ https://cerc.net/san-diego-issues-barometer/ To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here!

Third Time A Charm on Rent Control Initiative?; LVMH To Beverly Hills?; Super Bowl = Big $$ For Bay Area: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-playbook/2023/05/23/rumbling-over-rent-00098312 https://www.costar.com/article/589395283/beverly-hills-voters-to-decide-whether-worlds-richest-person-can-build-hotel https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/super-bowl-officially-returning-levis-stadium-february-2026

Housing Solution?; Gigantic Google Windfall; It’s Race Time: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://dof.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/352/Forecasting/Demographics/Documents/E-1_2023PressRelease.pdf https://www.siliconvalley.com/2023/05/12/google-co-founders-gain-17-billion-as-ai-boost-lifts-stock/ https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/bay-breakers-17877974.php

Starting for Governor REALLY Early; Vouchers Stymied; Lyft Droppings: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://www.kcra.com/article/eleni-kounalakis-launches-campaign-california-governor-2026-election/43686306 https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/22/bill-to-provide-17000-for-those-opting-out-of-public-schools-defeated-in-california-senate-committee/ https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/21/tech/lyft-layoffs/index.html

Sikh Gangs; Ferry to Mexico; Big Homeless Bill: Your Top 3 Tuesday Numbers

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To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net. To read some of the great Edgy Interviews of San Diego notables over the years, click here! Sources: https://apnews.com/article/california-sikh-shootings-arrests-03a0be95fe0c9e839f213facb8e69362 https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/baja-californias-secretary-of-economy-ensenada-san-diego-ferry-to-begin-in-june/3208588/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article274245670.html

The Iceman Melteth; KDL Survives; Hospital Execs In Crosshairs: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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Sources: https://fox40.com/news/national-and-world-news/officials-epic-california-snowpack-among-biggest-on-record/ https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2023-04-01/la-on-the-record-newsletter-de-leon-recall-effort-fails-l-a-on-the-record https://khn.org/morning-breakout/bidens-salary-may-impact-battle-over-health-executive-pay/ To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net.

Aztec Fever; Black Gold in the LBC; Church Bankruptcy: Your Top 3 Tuesday Numbers

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Sources: https://www.fanduel.com/theduel/posts/san-diego-state-vs-florida-atlantic-prediction-odds-best-bet-april-1-ncaa-tournament-game-01gwgezkhy1p https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-submits-plan-for-future-oil-production-as-state-setback-law-awaits-2024-election https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/clergy-abuse-scandal-investigation/3162757/ To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net.

Mining Lithium Valley; Death on the Streets; Referendum Reform: Your Top 3 Tuesday Numbers

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Sources: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/20/governor-newsom-visits-lithium-valley-to-highlight-momentum-on-becoming-global-source-for-battery-production/ https://xtown.la/2023/03/16/murders-homeless-people-rise-in-los-angeles/ https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-20/referendum-reform-bill To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net.

Bank Gyrations; Bullet Train GoinNowhere? Port Plight: Your Top 3 Tuesday Numbers

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Sources: https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/first-republic-bank-silicon-valley-17836823.php https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2023/03/12/scaled-down-california-bullet-train-project-10-billion-over-budget/ https://pdf.euro.savills.co.uk/usa/ports-report/savills-2023-ports-report.pdf To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net.

Bank’s Crypto Meltdown; Robo-Dog Price Tag; Food Bank Volunteers: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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Sources: https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2023/03/06/growing-liquidity-crisis-at-san-diegos-silvergate-bank-jolts-crypto-stocks/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/lapd-wants-robot-dog-for-high-risk-calls-but-critics-are-worried-about-misuse/3108846/ https://cerc.net/san-diego-issues-barometer/ To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net.

Price of Baseball Goes Up; Grim Outlook; Giant Renter Debt: Your Top 3 Weekly Numbers

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Sources: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35739485/sources-padres-manny-machado-finalizing-350m-extension https://www.ppic.org/?show-pdf=true&docraptor=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ppic.org%2Fpublication%2Fppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-february-2023%2F https://nationalequityatlas.org/lab/rent-debt To be added to the Competitive Edge email list and receive these weekly, please send a request to info@cerc.net.