Here is some of what you need to know in the Feb. 4, 2026, Streamline newsletter:
San Diego could start making budget cuts sooner than expected, as the city’s deficit swells to nearly $17 million. We’ll break down the difficult choices that could be on the table in the coming weeks.
In San Marcos, a woman recounts escaping an apartment fire that left dozens displaced. We’re following through on the recovery efforts that have taken an emotional turn.
Artificial intelligence is transforming shopping with many major retailers, but the high cost of implementing that tech has some San Diego businesses missing out on much-needed revenue.
THE STREAMLINE
ABC 10News brings you The Streamline for Wednesday, Feb. 4 -- everything you need to know in under 10 minutes:
TOP STORY
Following the implementation of new parking fees, parking meters, and library cuts, a new report shows the City of San Diego is still dealing with $17 million budget deficit.
On Wednesday, the City Council’s Budget and Efficiency Committee will meet again to view the Fiscal Year 2026 mid-year budget monitoring report and figure out a way to move forward.
WATCH — Reporter Adam Campos looks at what areas the city could be considering emergency cuts:
MICROCLIMATE FORECASTS
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes have hit Gaza, killing at least 21 Palestinians, including two infants, according to hospital officials.
Israel says it was responding to a militant attack that wounded a soldier. The strikes have continued despite a ceasefire deal that began on Oct. 10.
Hospital officials report that among the dead are five children, seven women and an on-duty paramedic.
The ongoing violence has led to over 550 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire began.
Eight Arab and Muslim countries have condemned Israel's actions.
The ceasefire deal aimed to end a 2-year-old war between Israel and Hamas.
CONSUMER
Artificial intelligence is redefining retail, prompting small businesses to focus on the personal connection of in-person shopping, as large retailers ramp up investments in chatbot solutions.
WATCH — Consumer reporter Marie Coronel explains how AI is shaping the way consumers are shopping and the impact it’s having in San Diego:
WE FOLLOW THROUGH
A San Marcos woman is looking back at her dangerous escape from an apartment fire that damaged two apartment buildings on Monday.
WATCH — Reporter Michael Chen follows through with Tania Lezama as she puts her family's recovery on hold for an emotional search:
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