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- Secondary editor verifies claims against official data (permits, schedules, health records).
- Legal review checks compliance with FTC and ADA guidelines.
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We post corrections within 48 hours. Corrections appear directly on affected articles with time-stamped notes. Report an issue using the form below or email [email protected].
Recent corrections:
- Feb 5, 2024: Updated Balboa Park tram hours from 9 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. after schedule change.
- Jan 12, 2024: Clarified wheelchair access at Sunset Cliffs parking lot.
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Primary sources & datasets
- City of San Diego Open Data Portal ? permits, trolley schedules, beach water quality.
- National Park Service bulletins for Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines closures.
- San Diego Tourism Authority media room for visitor metrics.
- California Department of Public Health inspection records.