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Flood Health Crisis & Islamic Center Shooting

20 May 2026 02:50

This article covers two major stories in San Diego: the lingering health crisis from the 2024 flood in Shelltown and the aftermath of a neo-Nazi shooting at the Islamic Center. - Flood victims report breathing problems, skin infections, and bone pains years after the disaster.

- Three victims of the Islamic Center shooting are mourned as heroes who prevented further deaths. - The alleged shooters, two teenagers, were found dead with Nazi imagery and a manifesto calling for race war.

- Mayor Todd Gloria faces criticism for his response, while the city council deals with a trash fee dispute and other issues. The community continues to grapple with both the health impacts of the flood and the trauma of the shooting, as officials and residents call for greater attention to long-term needs.

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