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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
San Diego police officer accused of stealing from school safety program
A San Diego police officer is accused of embezzling from the school safety patrol program he ran. And, we’ve got part three of our five-part series on the…
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Dynamic pricing coming to San Diego parking meters
Fallout from last week’s ICE raid in South Park continued Tuesday with union leaders calling the action an “attack on workers.” Then, the price of parking is…
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San Diego’s Democratic leaders speak out against ICE raid
Democratic lawmakers had harsh words about how a recent workplace raid was handled. Then, we look at the changes made in National City in response to…
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Almost 4,000 UCSD students at risk of losing student visas
The Trump Administration’s hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means…
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San Diego will tap reserves to fill budget shortfall through fiscal year
Why is the city of San Diego dipping into its reserve funds? Plus, a new safe parking lot is opening near the airport. Then, one person’s story going from…
San Diego News NowHarmful chemicals from Tijuana River pollution are airborne
A new UC San Diego study finds harmful chemicals in the air. And insurance claims after last week’s plane crash could get complicated. Then, a conversation…
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Critical safety notification didn’t go out ahead of fatal crash
The FAA failed to notify pilots that the weather instruments at Montgomery Field weren’t working. Then, the city of San Diego is countersuing property owners…
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Multiple people killed when private plane crashes into Tierrasanta neighborhood
A small jet crashed into military housing in a Tierrasanta neighborhood Thursday morning, killing multiple people on the plane and injuring others. We hear…
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White actress denied Black roles sues library alleging discrimination
A KPBS analysis finds the new proposed ADU rules in San Diego would make it significantly more difficult to build in the city’s whitest and wealthiest…
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What the new point-in-time count says about homelessness in North County
The number of people experiencing homelessness is down throughout the county — we zoom in on North County, where coastal cities saw some of the biggest drops…
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Why are women at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s?
UC San Diego researchers are trying to find out why women are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, a KPBS investigation found out that San Diego’s…
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Afghan refugees in San Diego at risk of being sent back
The Department of Homeland Security is terminating protections for thousands of Afghan refugees. Many in San Diego are now at risk of being sent back to a…
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Advocates react to proposed Medi-Cal changes
Advocates say a proposal to limit Medi-Cal access for immigrants without legal status will have harmful consequences. Government agencies scale back testing on…
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Some police funding restored, library cuts remain in mayor’s final budget
Fewer cuts to the police department, but those to library hours remain in San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s final budget proposal. And, speaking of budget cuts…
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City Heights residents push back against Gloria’s budget cuts
City Heights residents are pushing back against budget cuts to rec centers and libraries. Then, a new report says Medi-Cal patients are hospitalized for…
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San Diego church sues to keep immigration agents out
A Logan Heights church is suing to remain a safe space for immigrant worshippers. And there is a growing campaign to fix a dangerous intersection in University…
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What local Catholics think of the new pope
Local Catholics tell us what they think of the new Pope. Plus, we hear from members of local Native American tribes about plants they use to make tools and…
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Report: Black mothers face more barriers in the workplace
Ahead of Mother’s Day, a report is out that brings attention to the challenges faced by Black mothers in the workplace — from inadequate paid maternity leave…
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Senator calls on Pentagon to pause its contract with Oceanside credit union
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is calling on the Pentagon to pause its contract with Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union. Adjunct faculty at the University…
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Is this the end of free parking in Balboa Park?
Options abound for paid parking systems in Balboa Park meant to help the city’s budget shortfall. And San Diego County is also looking for budget solutions…
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SD-LA train service suspended … again
A more permanent fix is coming to the San Diego-Los Angeles rail corridor plagued by coastal erosion. Plus, how are San Diego County farmers impacted by the…
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Changes considered for San Diego ADU rules
The city of San Diego considers whether to modify rules for where accessory dwelling units can be built. UCSD scientists look for alternatives to opioid pain…
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Trump pulls millions in grants from San Diego-area schools
The Trump Administration is canceling millions of dollars in grants to two local school districts. Then, hear from a man arrested during an immigration raid in…
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Half of San Diego families with children under 6 struggle to pay bills
New data says one third of San Diego’s working families struggle to make ends meet and for those with kids under six, it’s half. Then Father Joe’s Villages…
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Bob Filner’s complicated legacy
Former San Diego mayor Bob Filner has died at 82. The harassment scandal that brought him down left a mark on city politics. Plus, a San Diegan is creating an…
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Firings and a ‘no confidence’ vote rock Imperial County government
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a vote of “no confidence” in their auditor-controller just two weeks after they fired a top administrator. Then…
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Advocates again urge San Diego Sheriff to limit cooperation with ICE
Advocates are again urging the San Diego sheriff’s office to limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Then, kids on the autism spectrum…
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People with disabilities rally in Santee to save Medicaid funding
Medicaid supporters rallied in Santee Wednesday as part of a week of protests targeting California Republican congress members. Plus, federal immigration…
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EPA head visits San Diego to examine border sewage crisis
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited with San Diego leaders Tuesday to discuss solutions to the cross-border sewage crisis. He…
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San Diego Mayor presents draft budget proposal
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide…
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Asylum seekers who used CBP One app lose deportation protections
The Biden-era CBP One app was used by migrants entering the U.S. asylum system. The Trump administration did away with the app and told everyone who used it to…
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State of the county: Federal cuts could lead to reduced services
County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer talks federal cuts and their impact during her State of the County address. Then, hear how a new law making it easier to…
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VA San Diego nurses protest Trump’s planned layoffs
Veterans Affairs’ nurses unions rally at VA San Diego against the planned layoff of 80,000 VA workers. Then, South Bay leaders are again appealing to the…
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City Council targets landlords’ alleged ‘price-fixing’
San Diego is banning the use of artificial intelligence software to determine rents. And San Diego Zoo workers say they’re underpaid, while the nonprofit’s…
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What we can learn from Monday’s earthquake
Monday’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake was the largest to hit San Diego County since 2010. It serves as a good reminder to be prepared. Plus, the city of San Diego…
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How highways can make it harder to make friends
A recent study finds that living near a highway could have a negative impact on people’s social lives. Lead author Luca Aiello hypothesized that if residents…
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San Diego’s wastewater surveillance program shut down
San Diego’s wastewater surveillance program was shut down and that has scientists worried. Plus, we talk to a San Diego business about President Trump's…
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UCSD students protest international student deportation orders
Students at UC San Diego rally in support of their international classmates targeted by the Trump Administration for deportation. Then, cuts to USAID could…
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Protesters greet Trump’s education secretary during San Diego visit
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was met by about two dozen protesters at a conference downtown. Also, President Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause even more…
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5 UC San Diego student visas revoked by US government
At least five UC San Diego students had their F-1 visas "suddenly" revoked by the federal government. Another was allegedly deported at the border. Then, San…
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What you need to know about Tuesday’s special election
Tuesday is Election Day for the District 1 San Diego County Supervisor seat. We have the details voters need to know. Then, the Trump administration cut…
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Why Encinitas is fighting state housing law
Encinitas is pushing back on a state law requiring the city to build more housing. Plus, outside groups are spending big in the special election for the next…
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Mental health treatment remains voluntary under CARE Court
CARE Court was supposed to push people with serious mental illness into treatment — that’s not how it’s turned out. Then, the Port of San Diego opens in newest…
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Why wet winters don’t mean cheaper water rates
A wet year doesn’t make water rates any cheaper — in fact, it could mean higher rates. Then, last week’s ICE raid in El Cajon led to criticism and protest…
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New state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy
The Kaiser mental health worker strike has entered its 25th week. Meanwhile, a new state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy, leaving…
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New legislation gives hope to man serving life without parole
Marquell Smith is serving life without parole, but new legislation is giving him hope. Plus, a new map from the California Fire Marshal shows one North County…
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Investigation shows racial disparity in life sentences doled out by San Diego courts
A look at murder-robbery convictions in San Diego under a former D.A. shows almost all Black people convicted received life without parole while white people…
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Will San Diego limit right turns on red lights in new street manual?
San Diego is preparing an update to its Street Design Manual with new guidelines for when to prohibit a right turn on a red light. And, local voters weigh in…
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Pushback against Trump’s plans to cut VA staff
Local veterans are pushing back on the Trump administration’s plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, faculty and…
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San Diego loses 3 immigration judges after Trump’s return to office
San Diego has gone from 11 to eight immigration judges since President Donald Trump took office. Immigration judges around the country have either resigned or…
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Postal workers rally against privatization
San Diego postal service workers join a national wave of protests against potential cuts by the Trump administration. Then, Chula Vista is falling short on its…
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Veteran San Diego gang members’ peace efforts paying off
Veteran members of two San Diego street gangs are working toward peace in their communities. Also, San Diego is rewriting its street design rules, but will it…
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How California law enforcement agencies may be skirting the state’s police accountability law
KPBS investigative reporter Scott Rodd talks about his investigation into how law enforcement agencies under-report officer misconduct. Also, La Jolla’s latest…
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San Diego City Council considers unfair housing lawsuit settlement
New data shows how immigration sustains San Diego’s population growth. Plus, the San Diego City Council will vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement in…
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San Diego officers among hundreds decertified under recent CA law
Hundreds of officers in California have been stripped of their badges in the last few years for serious misconduct. The offenses range from sexual misconduct…
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More detox beds now available in north county
A treatment center in Escondido expands its capacity to serve individuals dealing with drug and alcohol abuse issues. Vista becomes the first city in San Diego…
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U.S. military invites media to see border mission work
Military personnel assigned to the border by the Trump administration show some of the work they are doing to support Customs and Border Protection. A business…
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County keeping sanctuary policy in place — for now
A proposal to repeal the county’s sanctuary policy failed 3-2 at the County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday but efforts to do so aren’t finished. The…
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The impacts of COVID-19 in San Diego 5 years later
Five years after the start of COVID-19, a crucial question remains — how prepared is San Diego for the next pandemic? Plus, a county supervisor wants to notify…
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District 1 San Diego County Supervisor race kicks off
The race is on in the District 1 San Diego County Supervisor special election. We break down the platforms of each candidate as ballots are on their way to…