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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.
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- San Diego News Now
Elected officials denied entry into Otay Mesa Detention Center
First, elected officials were denied entry into the Otay Mesa Detention Center on Friday. Next, a former nonprofit executive is facing charges of embezzlement…
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San Diego is looking to slow things down on 20% of the city’s roads
First, advocates of public safety are applauding a new state law that allows cities to decrease speed limits. Then, a city report says San Diego is eight…
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State lawmaker says Imperial County failed to answer key questions around data center project
First, State Senator Steve Padilla is calling for a pause to a data center project in Imperial County. Next, scientists say they’ve discovered a way to…
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Late Civil Rights icon Jesse Jackson had ties to San Diego
First, the late Civil Rights icon Jesse Jackson had ties to us back here in San Diego. Then, our reporter went on a ride along with volunteers who have been…
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Hundreds of San Diego federal workers go without pay during partial shutdown
First, a partial government shutdown began over the weekend. Then, in the first part of a 2-part series we bring you stories from advocates who volunteer to…
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Carlsbad-based company says it's ready to begin mass production of solar-powered cars
First, a company based in Carlsbad is looking to mass produce solar-powered cars. Then, teachers in San Diego’s largest school district called off a strike…
San Diego News NowDHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Otay Mesa’s Port of Entry
First, we bring you details around Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to San Diego. Then, senior military and the defense industry rubbed…
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Caltrans prepares to make changes to carpool lanes
First, we tell you why Caltrans is preparing to make changes to carpool lanes. Then, Chula Vista’s Police Chief says city leaders are trying to force her out…
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South Bay’s first community-owned grocery store now open
First, Imperial Beach residents now have a new and local option for fresh groceries. Also, we tell you why San Diego County has now closed its Section 8…
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San Diego is expanding free parking in Balboa Park for city residents
First, debates around paid parking in Balboa Park seem to be far from over. Then, hundreds of pharmacy and lab workers have now joined the Kaiser Permanente…
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San Diego Democratic Rep. Juan Vargas denied entry into Otay Mesa immigrant detention center
Why was local representative Juan Vargas denied entry into the Otay Mesa detention center? Then, we tell you about a new plan that focuses on immediate…
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How the ongoing Kaiser nurse’s strike will impact patients
After two weeks there’s still no deal for the thousands of nurses on strike from Kaiser Permanente. And, can Lemon Grove protect residents from no-fault…
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Supreme Court allows California to use new Democratic-friendly congressional map
First, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that California is allowed to use its new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 Midterms. Then, we tell you why the City…
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How one local mom saves money at the grocery store
EDITOR’S NOTE: San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan is disputing the story KPBS reported on racial disparities in special charges that can lead to life…
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AG Rob Bonta sues over Rady Children’s Hospital ending gender-affirming care
EDITOR’S NOTE: San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan is disputing the story KPBS reported on racial disparities in special charges that can lead to life…
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Return of Border Patrol commander worries community members
First, Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is reportedly on his way back to the Imperial Valley, following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in…
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New scholarship program trains frontline healthcare workers
First, a new scholarship program is helping to train new frontline healthcare workers. Then, a proposal to tax vacant second homes and vacation homes has…
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San Diego’s Democratic congressional delegates call on congress to rein in ICE
First, some local delegates are calling on Congress to help rein in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Then, drier and warmer conditions are on the way…
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Kaiser Permanente health care workers go on strike
First, thousands of Kaiser health workers across California and Hawaii walked off the job this week . Then, we bring you details around affordable housing for…
San Diego News NowRady Children’s Hospital to end medical gender-affirming care
First, advocates voice their disapproval following Rady Children’s Hospital’s decision to end medical gender-affirming care. Then, we bring you a story from…
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County supervisor wants to inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center
First, San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is requesting inspections of the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Then, flood survivors mark the anniversary…
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Museum leaders say ask city to reconsider paid parking at Balboa Park
First, museum leaders are asking that paid parking at Balboa Park be reconsidered. Then, after the death of a child, Pacific Beach community members are…
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Anniversary of Trump’s second inauguration was met with protest
First, some locals gathered to protest the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Then, we tell you how students at one school in San…
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Cost of food, shelter and medical care among highest in the nation
First, we discuss the economic outlook for San Diego County in this new year. Then, new enrollments for Covered California are down. And, we bring you details…
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Family raises questions about ICE detention center conditions after father dies in custody
First, a Honduran man held at a Calexico Detention Center died after a medical emergency. Then, the Grossmont Union High School District board has updated its…
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Mayor Todd Gloria discusses budget deficit in State of the City address
First, we give you a peek into San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City address. Then, Rady Children’s Hospital is challenging a vote by its frontline…
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Advocate reacts to White House announcing an end to temporary protected status for Somalis living in U.S.
First, we spoke with some local advocates about the White House announcing the end of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis living in the United States. Next…
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San Marcos announces partnership with Blue Zones Project
First, an initiative focused on living long and healthy lives is partnering with the city of San Marcos. Next, San Diego is the latest city in California to…
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People living in their vehicles are taking the city to court
First, we tell you why some locals living in their vehicles are taking the city to court. Then, we bring you news regarding a former sailor that’s been…
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Privacy advocates raise concerns over use of local government database
First, privacy advocates have major concerns about a locally-run database. Then, the San Diego City Council returned for its first session of 2026 today. Next…
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Latest protest at San Diego’s downtown federal building takes tense turn
First, federal agents detained a local protest organizer in front of the federal building downtown. Then, Somali childcare providers say strangers are…
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Councilmember proposes rolling back special event parking fees
First, a San Diego city councilmember is looking to scale back on Downtown’s special event parking fees that were implemented last fall. Then, the gunman who…
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What tourists are saying about paid parking at Balboa Park
First, paid parking at Balboa Park has gotten off to a rocky start - we ask tourists about it. Then, what’s next for the redevelopment of the Midway District?…
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Local lawmaker reacts to U.S. attack on Venezuela
First, Democratic Congressman Scott Peters weighs in on the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Then, last month almost every member of the U.S. military received a…
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Local politics, policies in 2026 could have major impact
First, some local policies could make a big impact in this new year. Then, paid parking begins in Balboa Park for the first time. Next, we go over some new…
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A bevy of new laws to bring in the New Year
First, a new state law is looking to shift the focus over to the demand side of sex trafficking. Then, SDSU is building a new lab that aims to be an ideal…
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Parking meter rates in La Mesa will increase for first time in two decades
First, for the first time in two decades parking meter rates will increase in La Mesa. Then, we bring you the latest details around the expansion of Medi-Medi…
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The New Year brings a new plastic bag law with it
First, a new law that goes into effect on Jan. 1 requires grocery stores to swap out the thicker plastic bags for recycled paper bags. Then, hundreds of Camp…
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Projections for San Diego’s cannabis tax revenue fall short of expectations
First, San Diego’s cannabis business tax isn’t projected to bring the expected revenue. Then, we explain what’s holding up the San Diego Unified School…
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More than 68K nationwide are spending the holiday in immigration detention
First, we bring you details around an undocumented surfer who has been detained for months in Otay Mesa. Then, an event celebrating the unity and resilience of…
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The City of San Diego is entering the new year with a budget deficit
First, we tell you the factors that led to the city entering into 2026 with a budget deficit. Then, a KPBS analysis found a big change and shift between…
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New report finds that workforce reductions are hurting efforts to prevent ship fires
First, federal workforce reductions by the current administration are putting the prevention of ship fires in jeopardy. Next, they are looking for volunteers…
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San Diego County District Attorney asks lawmakers to create national database to track retail theft
First, the San Diego County District Attorney is asking for help fighting back against retail theft. Next, new state legislation is looking to put stricter…
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Plans for College Area and Clairemont call for more housing near public transit
First, the San Diego City Council approves new community plans for the College Area and Clairemont. Then, we will see an increase in SDG&E rates in the New…
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Mass shooting in Australia leaves San Diego Rabbi in mourning
First, a mass shooting in Australia has left a local Rabbi and many others in mourning. Then, an inside look at a training exercise Camp Pendleton Marines took…
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With financial challenges ahead, San Diego County gives out bonuses
First, county employees get $1,000 bonuses despite financial challenges to come –we explain why. Last week the Trump administration designated most of the…
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Local woman’s story sheds light on conditions for detainees
First, the community reacts to the experience of a woman detained by ICE. Then, a proposed class action lawsuit accuses Sharp Healthcare of recording patient…
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Ukrainian woman arrested after green card interview has now been released
First, we bring you the latest details around the Ukrainian woman who was arrested after her green card interview. Then, we bring you an update from the San…
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San Diego Unified leaders announce plan to fix “systemic issues” in special education
First, yesterday the San Diego City Council approved a settlement of $30 million dollars for the family of a teen who was fatally shot by a police officer…
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AG’s office weighs in on dispute between Del Mar and affordable housing complex
First, California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a warning letter to the city of Del Mar. Then, we bring you the details of the recent arrest of a Ukrainian…
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Encinitas safe parking program expected to close due to funding issues
First, an overnight safe parking program is expected to close, we tell you why. Then, we bring you the latest on recall efforts at Grossmont Union High School…
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Community groups call on city to stop using Automated License Plate Reader cameras
First, we bring you the latest from the Shut Down Flock press conference at City Hall yesterday. Then, the latest report on Rep. Darrell Issa’s intentions to…
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CalFresh funds threatened to be withheld
First, on Tuesday night Carlsbad’s city council voted to ban the riding of e-bikes for any child 12 years or younger. Then, the Trump administration says they…
San Diego News NowSan Diego County’s lone Republican representative could be leaving the state
First, Punchbowl News is reporting Rep. Darrell Issa is eyeing Texas’ 32nd District. Then, we speak with a local expert on the legality of a September boat…
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A unique type of adoption comes to North County
First, the current administration has now paused all asylum decisions. Next, how one North County farm is offering a unique form of adoption. Then,the San…
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Groundwork is being laid for public university in Chula Vista
First, the groundwork is being laid for a public university in Chula Vista. Then, we bring you details of an initiative to provide low-income residents with…
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The community rallies behind a North County market owner
First, there was a show of support ahead of an immigration hearing for a North County market owner. Then, every single refugee admitted into the U.S. under the…
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People are being detained at green card interviews
First, after two previously unsuccessful attempts, local members of Congress were able to gain access into a federal detention center. Then, ICE agents in San…
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Reaction to private businesses sharing information from automated license plate readers
First, we get reaction from shoppers about data from l automated license plate readers at the Fashion Valley Mall being shared with law enforcement. Then, we…
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How immigration lawyer networks are succeeding
First, lawyers across the country are building informal mentoring networks to coordinate a legal resistance to mass deportations. Then, should SDG&E customers…