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San Diego News Now
San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Lawrence K. Jackson and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
Episodes
- San Diego News Now
A deeper look into who owns the Imperial Valley immigration detention facility
First, we take a look into who owns the ICE detention center in Calexico. Then, we’ll tell you how one organization in El Cajon has been helping refugees…
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El Cajon’s refugee community remains vibrant despite current immigration policy
First, we spoke with some members of El Cajon’s refugee community about their experience during the Trump administration era. Also, a bill was recently…
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New draft budget restores some funding for rec centers and libraries
First, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria shared a revised draft budget, which restores some funding but still cuts funding for arts and culture. Then, La Mesa is the…
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San Pasqual Academy’s fate will be decided by county leaders
First, the fate of a residential campus for foster youth will come down to a vote by San Diego County leaders. Then, one North County city added a new…
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As part of our ‘Price of San Diego’ series we look into homeowners insurance
First, we looked into some of the ways that you could try to find a fair deal on homeowners insurance. Then, supporters of a county sales tax increase say they…
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Canvas college hack frustrates finals studies
Students react to last week’s cyber attack on the education platform Canvas. Then, immigration officials say they deported almost two dozen cruise ship…
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New affordable housing complex opens in Downtown San Diego
First, a new 88-unit affordable housing community just landed in Downtown. Then, new information on ICE arrests was just released from members of San Diego’s…
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The dangers faced by Tijuana journalists
First, join us as we spend the day with some of Tijuana’s most seasoned journalists. Then, SDSU is using artificial intelligence to keep track of those…
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Immigration rights activists demand answers after arrest of cruise ship workers
First, why were roughly ten local cruise workers detained last month? Then, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts would gut a key element of the…
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The Immigrant Rights Consortium cites lack of communication and transparency from San Diego Mayor’s office
First, would the city of San Diego be prepared if a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation took place? Also, as ballots have begun being sent…
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1 in 3 unsheltered San Diegans are 55 years or older
First, we break down the numbers behind this year's homelessness census. Then, we’ll tell you why revenue coming from the City of San Diego’s trash collection…
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USD law clinic works to meet the need for more immigration lawyers
First, the University of San Diego Law Immigration Clinic looks to give students real-life experience and fill the need for more immigration lawyers. Then…
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El Cajon sues California over sanctuary state law
First, El Cajon is suing over a state law that prohibits state and local law enforcement from assisting with federal immigration enforcement. Next, the La Mesa…
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Chula Vista’s new ordinance requires police to disclose contact with federal agents
First, a new ordinance requires Chula Vista police to disclose any contact with federal immigration agents. Then, the California Highway Patrol just completed…
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San Diegans consider EVs as gas prices continue to increase
First, are rising gas prices pushing people to switch to electric? Then, construction has begun on cabins being built for those experiencing homelessness in…
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Local nonprofit found fewer people living in the San Diego Riverbed than year before
First, we’ll tell you about the San Diego River Park Foundation’s Clean River Program and the impact it has had on those experiencing homelessness. Then, some…
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San Diego congressional candidate broke Pentagon rules in his campaign
San Diego congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar violated Pentagon rules on political campaigns. Then, hear from a Logan Heights library assistant who is…
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Campaign finance records show Rep. Vargas received money from AIPAC despite claiming otherwise
First, Congressman Juan Vargas said “AIPAC has never given me a penny,” but a look into campaign finance records says otherwise. Also, Poway is being sued by…
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Prop. 4 sets aside $50 million towards border water quality projects
First, Proposition 4 sets aside funding for border water quality projects, we’ll tell you how the funding will be split up and distributed. Then, pushback…
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U.S. Navy continues to enforce blockade of Iranian ports
First, we’ll tell you what happened when a San Diego-based destroyer ship fired on an Iranian Cargo ship. An arrest has been made as part of continued-tension…
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Four San Diego City Council seats will be on the upcoming ballot
First, as part of our primary coverage, we tell you about the crowded field of candidates for San Diego City Council seats. Then, the Coronado Unified School…
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San Diego City Councilmembers continue debate around special event parking
First, at least one member of the San Diego City Council wants to lower the rates for special event parking. Then, new reporting indicates that forming a…
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Thousands more will have access to San Diego Unified’s free afterschool program
First, enrollment begins this upcoming Monday for the recently-expanded San Diego Unified free afterschool program. Then, we’ll tell you why the cost of buses…
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Measure A is going before San Diego voters this upcoming June
First, voters will weigh in on a tax on empty second homes.Then, we’ll tell you why some former librarians are suing the Grossmont Union High School District…
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Federal records show last year was the deadliest ever for ICE Detention Centers
First, we’ll tell you some of the contributing factors around why 2025 was the deadliest year ever recorded for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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New data confirms most San Diego college students are using AI
First, new data has confirmed what many were already skeptical of: most San Diego college students are using AI. Then, a San Diego lawmaker wants chain…
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As Artemis II splashes down, San Diego’s ties to NASA go back decades
First, we look back at local ties to NASA’s space program as Artemis II splashes down off the coast of San Diego. Then, we take a look at the impact of the war…
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Imperial County board clears way for data center amid pushback from some residents
First, the Imperial County board of supervisors voted to clear the way for a massive data center complex. Then, we take you to an emergency food distribution…
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San Diegans call for peace at protest
First, we spoke with some San Diegans of Iranian descent about the ongoing war. Then, what some are calling a loophole in the oversight of the San Diego Police…
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San Marcos wildfire is second since late March to force evacuations
First, we speak with a CalFire Captain about how last month’s heatwave started drying out plants and grass earlier than anticipated. Then, a new state campaign…
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San Diego County’s unemployment rate inches up
First, we break down the county’s rising unemployment rate. Then, a preview of an important vote on a proposed data center in Imperial County. And, how a…
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Two local representatives were granted entry inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center
First, Representatives Sara Jacobs and Mike Levin got a look inside the Otay Mesa immigration detention center. Also, we bring you an update on a decades-long…
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The Supreme Court heard arguments over restricting birthright citizenship
We hear from a legal expert on the birthright citizenship case in front of the Supreme Court. Then, Catholics gathered outside of the Federal Courthouse…
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San Diego County Sheriff’s Office nearly tripled number of inmates sent to ICE custody
First, San Diego county jail ICE transfers tripled last year, we’ll tell you why. Also, with some citing concerns over a lack of oversight, state auditors say…
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Chicana leaders grapple with rape allegations against César Chávez
First, we spoke with leaders in the Chicano community about how their community is processing the rape allegations against César Chávez. As well as, how one…
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Thousands demonstrated in San Diego as part of nationwide No Kings protests
First, peaceful protests were held across San Diego County in solidarity with nationwide protests. Then, the median rent in San Diego has gone down, we explore…
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It’s baseball season at Petco Park
First, we get reactions from Padres fans and players on the club’s opening day. Then, a look into what the work of the Innocence and Justice Clinic means for…
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California’s big-city mayors lobby state lawmakers for money to fund homeless programs
First, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined other big-city mayors from California to plead with state lawmakers for $1 billion in funding for those experiencing…
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Residents living near Tijuana River request more frequent elevated sewage gas alerts
First, we’ll tell you how last week's heat wave affected those living near the Tijuana River. Also, we bring you a story about research looking into a new way…
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ICE agents dispersed to airports across country amid TSA staffing shortages
First, ICE agents are being sent to airports across the country, we’ll tell you the latest regarding San Diego International Airport. Then, a new bill in…
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Cesar Chavez name-removal begins following recent explosive allegations
First, as tributes to Cesar Chavez are being removed, some local students are grappling with the impact to the labor movement. And the county is now one step…
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City of Chula Vista faces legal claims from its Police Chief
First, Chula Vista’s Police Chief is suing the city of Chula Vista. Then, where local governments are lacking in transparency. Also, a new ordinance prohibits…
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Governor Newsom will consider renaming Cesar Chavez Day
First, following recent allegations made against Cesar Chavez, we’ll tell you how Governor Newsom and some San Diego local leaders reacted to the news. Then…
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County urges public to take action before new federal restrictions kick in
First, new federally-imposed requirements to CalFresh and Medi-Cal will begin being phased in on April 1st. Then, the county received Proposition 1 funding for…
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Marines: Rare malfunction caused last year’s artillery shell explosion
First, a Marine Corps investigation says a rare malfunction was the cause of an artillery explosion over the I-5 last fall. Then, San Diego County supervisor…
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Candidate with ties to data center project is running for water and power agency board seat
First, a candidate with ties to a ten billion dollar data center project is also running for a board seat on Imperial County’s water and power agency. Then…
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Two men admit their charity was fake and they pocketed the money
First, we’ll tell you how a long-standing tradition was manipulated by two locals. Then, the mental health impact of ICE detaining kids and their parents…
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One San Diego family’s’ detention story
First, thousands have been deported across the county, we spoke with one family who shared their detention story with us. Then, a multi-year study tracks the…
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San Diego county officially sues DHS over access to Otay Mesa Detention Center
First, the county has officially made good on their promise to sue the Department of Homeland Security if not granted access inside the Otay Mesa Detention…
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Professor: Trump administration remains vague on objectives of Iran war
First, ten days into the war with Iran and we are still unclear on how or what an ending to the conflict would look like. Also, Lemon Grove’s city council is…
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Locals celebrating Ramadan say war in Middle East is casting a shadow over sacred month
First, as we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, local Muslims say ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a top concern. Also, a new state law is giving school…
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Latest round of tariffs imposed by Trump administration now faces legal challenge
First, the latest round of tariffs targets nearly every country in the world, and now it is now facing legal challenges. Then, a new transitional living…
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San Diego County plans to sue the Department of Homeland Security
First, we’ll tell you why San Diego County is planning to sue the Department of Homeland Security. Then, dozens of employees at San Diego Unified could be laid…
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A coalition of nonprofits is stepping up amid partial government shutdown
First, a few local nonprofits are organizing and preparing amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. Also, a California Senator recently put pressure on…
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San Diego reaction to attacks on Iran
First, local Iranian leaders say they feel “mixed-emotions” for what could be next for the country. Then, thousands of San Diego service members are…
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Immigration court observers briefly detained by federal agents at downtown federal building
First, immigration court observers were briefly detained and cited on Thursday. Then, we bring you one story of how law enforcement and the community partnered…
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Regulatory decision sees SDG&E profits decline by a third
First, San Diego Gas and Electric profits fell by a third because of a large, one-time charge. Also, Escondido City Council has chosen to continue letting…
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Proposal to tax empty second homes moves forward
First, a proposal looking to tax empty second homes might just land on the June primary ballot. Then, a new memo from the current administration that looks to…
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New online tool shows how Prop. 50 changed San Diego’s congressional districts
First, a new interactive map shows how voting patterns have shifted and Proposition 50’s impact on our current political landscape. Then, we tell you who’ll be…
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Vehicles and stores set ablaze in Tijuana over the weekend
First, there was violence over the weekend in Tijuana after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. Then, did you know that San Diego police are stopping fewer…