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Noun
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Jim Desmond, 70, a Republican and San Diego County supervisor, is running for Congress representing inland North County cities, the San Diego County backcountry and parts of Riverside County in California’s 48th Congressional District.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026 -
In a county that includes 88 cities, all of which have overlapping and sometimes conflicting ideas, there have been few avenues for reaching consensus.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Locations like Tarifa, Cádiz and inland hill towns offer expansive views and long totality, though with the likelihood of heavy crowds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Bloomberg adds that Italian health care costs a few thousand dollars per year, and living in the south offers distinct tax benefits, such as a 7% flat annual tax for foreign retirees who move to smaller towns in less developed areas.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The American Planning Association notes that municipalities nationwide continue updating zoning policies to allow them.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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District Four is already surrounded by municipalities such as Lemon Grove, National City and Chula Vista, all of which have higher sales tax rates.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Urban sprawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urban%20sprawls. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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