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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
Chula Vista will disclose how their officers interact with federal agents
First, the Chula Vista City Council voted to develop a new disclosure process to share more information regarding how their officers interact with federal…
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San Diego County supports effort to bring back Medi-Cal for Planned Parenthood
San Diego Board Chair Lawson-Remer says recent federal cuts will cause tens of thousands of individuals in the county to lose access to affordable healthcare…
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Trump administration policy change would further limit green cards for travel ban country migrants
First, hundreds of unionized UC medical workers are on strike in San Diego. Then, a potential policy change affecting green-card applicants and asylum-seekers…
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Immigration lawyers turn to law initially meant to protect against a king
First, as the current administration's mass deportation campaign continues, immigration lawyers are turning to a law first established to protect against a…
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Rainstorm expected through this weekend in San Diego County
First, San Diego County Public Works is preparing for a significant amount of rain. Then, artificial intelligence’s impact on diagnosing cancer in patients…
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A decrease in defense jobs in San Diego
First, this year’s Military Economic Impact Report found there were 16,000 fewer defense-related jobs since the 2024 report. . Then, California public media…
San Diego News NowVeterans Day celebrations take place across county
First, the San Diego Veterans Parade went on as scheduled Tuesday morning. Then, an atmospheric river is scheduled to land in San Diego County later this week…
San Diego News NowA push to hire health workers at ICE facilities
First, we share events happening across San Diego County for Veterans Day and how we might be one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S…
San Diego News NowPoway City Council looks to fill newly vacant seat
The Poway City Council held a special meeting to determine its next steps in the wake of last week’s recall and resignation of a council member. Then, a South…
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How San Diegans are dealing with food assistance delays
First, as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, we speak with one of the roughly 400,000 in the county who rely on those benefits. Then…
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Blain resigns one day after recall election
First, Proposition 50 has passed and been approved in San Diego County. Then, Poway Councilman Tony Blain resigned just one day after the vote to recall him …
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RV owners say the city is violating the terms of a settlement
First, a settlement was reached last year between the city of San Diego and a group of RV owners who live in their vehicles, but now the RV owners say the city…
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San Diego County board takes up proposal in response to federal cuts
First, the county is considering a proposal that would bolster access to healthcare benefits starting at the end of next year when stricter federal eligibility…
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Judge rules Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during shutdown
First, the Trump administration has been ordered by a judge to continue funding food support amid the ongoing federal shutdown. Then, a new fight over…
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400,000 San Diego County residents could miss food assistance due to federal shutdown
First, how San Diego City College is stepping up to help students prepare amid the ongoing government shutdown. We also bring you the latest details on local…
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County agrees to pay largest-ever wrongful death settlement
First, San Diego County just agreed to pay its largest-ever wrongful death settlement. Next a safe-sleeping and parking site will be coming to the former…
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Water and sewage rates will increase in the city of San Diego
First, the San Diego City Council approved two years of water and sewage rate hikes. Then, it’s been three months since the city of San Diego began clearing…
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Legislators again denied access to ICE detention facility
First, a delegation of legislators representing San Diego County was again refused entry into an ICE detention facility. Then, the San Diego City Council voted…
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Palomar and UC San Diego Health agree to create joint powers authority
First, Palomar and UC San Diego Health plan to combine to form a joint powers authority. The move is an effort to improve Palomar’s financial position after…
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Insurance premiums in lower-income areas could nearly double
First, health care premiums are set to rise for nearly 150,000 San Diegans who are insured through the Affordable Care Act. Then, lawmakers are asking why the…
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Federal government shutdown could delay CalFresh benefits
First, as we begin the 23rd day of the government shutdown, CalFresh benefits for next month are at risk. Then, a new report explains how National City has…
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Why the city says a ruling on building height limits won’t stop Midway Rising
A judge again rules San Diego can’t remove building height limits in the Midway District. Then, we check in on the airport TSA amid the ongoing government…
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Reports of detainees in federal building basement allegedly exceeding building’s capacity
First, two San Diego congressmen were denied entry into a federal building downtown. We tell you why. Then, if approved, a new ordinance would restrict…
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San Diegans show up by the thousands as part of national ‘No Kings’ protests
San Diegans showed up in the thousands as part of nationwide ‘No Kings’’ protests. Then, after initial reports confirmed no closures, a busy stretch of…
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Clearing up reports of planned freeway closures
First, we clear up any confusion around freeway closures near Camp Pendleton this weekend. Then, we bring the latest news from the military this week…
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El Cajon has no plans to stop sharing license plate surveillance data out-of-state
First, the El Cajon City Council made it clear on Tuesday that it has no intention of stopping the sharing of license plate surveillance data with out of state…
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Health care workers strike for safe staffing, fair pay and benefits
First, it’s estimated that nearly 2,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers walked off the job Tuesday. Then, with Northeast San Diego County becoming a…
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New trash bins are heading your way
First, new trash bins started rolling out Monday to residents in the city of San Diego. Then, what’s next now that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill…
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Governor Newsom signs historic reparations bill
First, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a historic reparations bill, as well as a major housing bill, we bring you the details on both. Then, the Grossmont…
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Newsom faces deadline to veto or sign California reparations package
First, Governor Gavin Newsom has a historic package of reparations on his desk to either veto or sign. Then, as the government shutdown continues, 100,000…
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KPBS investigates how far El Cajon’s license plate surveillance data has been shared
First, a KPBS investigation revealed that data gathered by the El Cajon Police Department’s license plate surveillance program has been included in nationwide…
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Many San Diegans are putting major life decisions on hold
First, life is in limbo for some San Diegans as they try to navigate choppy political and economic conditions. Next, a new California law will require certain…
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Immigrant dies in Imperial County immigration detention facility
First, immigrant rights groups say the man’s death fits into a pattern of dwindling oversight and increasingly harsh conditions – at the Imperial County…
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Lawsuit filed against El Cajon over controversial license plate surveillance program
First, there are claims that El Cajon is violating state law in regards to its license plate surveillance program. Then, a new study out of UC San Diego found…
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Man who worked with US in Afghanistan speaks out after ICE detainment
First, a man who worked alongside the U.S. in Afghanistan speaks out after he was detained by ICE this summer. Then, Chula Vista is using artificial…
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City of San Diego will no longer go to court to force county to aid vulnerable people
First, in our latest Why It Matters segment we discuss the controversial decision by the city to not force the county to aid vulnerable people. Then, a grant…
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The Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board has been given more power
First, the San Diego City Council delayed voting on a series of increases to water and sewage rates in the city. The Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board or…
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San Diego sues recycling company over noise, air pollution allegations
The city of San Diego is suing a recycling company following years of complaints about noise and air pollution. Longtime California legislator Toni Atkins…
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New analysis warns Colorado River could fall to dangerously low levels
First, new analysis puts the Colorado River at risk. Then, for the first time ever a group of faculty at USD have a union contract. Next, we take you…
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SD Unified leaders reverse decision to remove middle school from Bethune K-8
First, San Diego Unified leaders have reversed their initial decision to remove middle school grades from Bethune K-8. And we bring you a preview of the…
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San Diego’s unemployment rate is at its highest since 2021
First, new data from the state of California shows San Diego’s unemployment rate is the highest it’s been in several years. Then, next week the San Diego City…
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Detox center downtown being called first of its kind
First, a new detox center in downtown is being heralded as a first of its kind for the county. Next, a change.org petition having to do with the county’s…
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Homeland Security looks to veterans to fill ICE hiring gap
First, the Department of Homeland Security is looking to veterans to fill ICE jobs. Then, ADU’s being turned into vacation rentals? Next, local comedians give…
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Experts share concerns over ICE’s recruitment strategy
First, as ICE has a goal of hiring 10,000 agents by the end of year, we speak with experts who find serious issues with their recruitment strategy and imagery…
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New CA law requires health insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccines
First, a new California law is now requiring health insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations. Then, dozens rallied downtown outside of the federal courthouse…
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Profane audio from top animal services official raises alarm
First, our investigations team has obtained crude audio from a top official at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services. Former employees say it…
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Rivalry brews over money meant to clean up cross-border rivers
Fifty million dollars in funding to clean cross-border rivers is facing road blocks.. Then, the National City planning commission votes to block a new biofuel…
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Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
First, a Republican school board member in North County has come out as transgender, we share how the community reacted. Then, the city of Oceanside is being…
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Protecting local residents from immigration enforcement
First, elected officials are now considering new policies aimed to protect local residents from immigration enforcement. Next, a San Diego Navy doctor finds…
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Fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk could be another in a trend of political violence
We hear from Public Matters reporter Amita Sharma about the local connections to Charlie Kirk and the impact of his killing. Then, some San Diegans trying to…
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New plan aims to protect coastline from sea rise
First, we look at the city of San Diego’s new action plan to address rising sea levels. Then, we bring you the story of a different type of neighborhood…
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San Diego-based law firm sues ICE
First, we tell you about a San Diego-based law firm that just filed a class-action suit against ICE over arrests in immigration court. Then, county supervisors…
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Paid parking coming to a Zoo near you
The San Diego City Council voted to clear the way for paid parking at the San Diego Zoo. Then, a recent study found that over half of young adults look to…
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Two thirds of permits for housing are in walkable areas
A majority of new housing across the San Diego County is being planned within the city’s urban core, which is walkable. Also, we have advice from an infectious…
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Pentagon considers plan to lease parts of Camp Pendleton
The Pentagon is considering a plan that would lease parts of Camp Pendleton, we tell you why. Then, we hear from Will Rodriguez-Kennedy who is back as the head…
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Studying viruses passed down by our ancestors
First, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology is studying ghost viruses, which are passed down by our ancestors. Then, clean energy projects are getting a boost…
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New federal funding restrictions could increase overdose deaths
A new executive order limits how federal funding can be spent by programs that assist people who use drugs. Outreach workers believe the change could increase…
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A new congressional map is going before voters this fall
A new congressional map is going before voters this fall, we discuss what change that could bring to San Diego County. Then, a new program is teaching college…
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Researchers confirm pollution in the Tijuana river is also in the air
First, for the first time researchers say they’ve confirmed pollution in the Tijuana River is also in the air being breathed in. Then, a lawsuit filed by…
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How San Diego County is responding to federal budget cuts
First, Voice of San Diego breaks down how Democrats on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors are trying to fill the budget gap caused by federal cuts…