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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 NowVeterans Affairs is latest federal agency bracing for job cuts
The Trump administration announces plans to slash 70,000 jobs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Also, activists in east county demand Republican…
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San Diego Sheriff may have violated California sanctuary law, records show
Immigrant advocates say San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez ran afoul of a state law that says people in jail must meet certain thresholds before being…
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Changes coming for San Diego’s ADU program
Hundreds of people have found rental homes in San Diego thanks to its ADU bonus program, but changes are coming. And, a new lawsuit claims Imperial County…
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Advocates worry about federal cuts to Medicaid
As proposed federal cuts to Medicaid loom, health advocates fear vulnerable populations could be at risk. Plus, a local manufacturer is bracing for President…
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Federal cuts to Social Security could include North County office
The Social Security administration said it’s going to cut 7,000 jobs to comply with the Trump administration’s orders. Those cuts could include a non-public…
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San Diego camping ban a challenge for homeless services
With increased sweeps due to the city of San Diego’s camping ban people are moving to state land near highways, presenting challenges for homeless services…
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San Diego U.S. Attorney fired by Trump speaks out
The San Diego U.S. Attorney fired by President Donald Trump this month says she’s now concerned for the public’s safety. An expert responds to video released…
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Will Trump’s politicized Justice Dept. derail cases in San Diego?
A former San Diego U.S. Attorney says President Donald Trump’s actions in the Eric Adams case could signal trouble ahead for local prosecutors. Plus, a death…
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Federal funding freeze impacts San Diego
San Diego County supervisor Terra Lawson Remer says the Trump administration's move to freeze federal funding for certain programs is already having an impact…
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San Diego County continues immigrant legal aid amid deportation threats
In 2021, San Diego became the first border county in the U.S. to offer free legal representation for people in immigration court. The Immigrant Legal Defense…
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Mayor’s budget cuts endorsed by employee union head
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts find an ally in the head of the municipal employees union. Plus, Encinitas residents want changes after a…
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San Diego community group on the lookout for ICE
Fear of threatened Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids have one community group on watch. A professor and popular podcaster says President Donald Trump’s…
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Rep. Sara Jacobs: Musk has ‘no idea’ how government works
As billionaire Elon Musk enacts Donald Trump’s mass government cuts, San Diego Rep. Sara Jacobs says Democrats need a more creative strategy to stop him. Also…
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How aluminum tariffs might impact local brewers
President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports are concerning local brewers. Plus, two San Diegans are doing what they can to…
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City program drops race requirement
San Diego dropped the race requirement for a program meant to help households of color. We explain why. Plus, we take a look at whether California's energy…
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Rep. Levin’s support of immigration bill riles Carlsbad church
More than 100 people in San Diego County have died this flu season, health experts explain what makes this flu deadly. Then, one South Bay city is looking to…
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As rain hits San Diego, residents are wary of flooding
Community members were thinking about last year’s flooding as they prepared for the first big storm of the season. Then, San Diego Congressman Scott Peters is…
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Weighing in on proposed federal ban of trans women athletes
A letter supporting a federal bill to ban transgender women from playing in women’s sports failed to move forward Tuesday at the San Diego County Board of…
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Lawsuit claims Vista-based Dr. Bronner’s fosters risky drug culture
Plans for a new congregate homeless shelter at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street were abandoned, but the city of San Diego is looking at other options. Plus…
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Trump administration puts UCSD research in ‘stop and start chaos’
Following the Trump administration’s back-and-forth on a federal funding freeze, researchers at UC San Diego are now concerned their work could get blocked if…
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San Diego County sues social media companies
San Diego County supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer says they are seeking financial damages for the money the county is spending to respond to the youth mental…
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Trump offlines website that helped military leaders plan for climate change
The landing page was full of resources military leaders could use to plan for the impacts of climate change. Now, it’s gone. Then, we look at the possible…
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Attorney General Rob Bonta reiterates safety in California schools
Bonta said school officials cannot prevent federal immigration authorities from being in public places, but if ICE shows up, the school should alert their…
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How tariffs could impact local businesses
President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods are bringing uncertainty to San Diego’s border economy. Plus, an interview with an expert on…
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San Diego company at the forefront of nuclear fusion
The creation of energy from nuclear fusion has been a goal for decades. General Atomics, a San Diego-based technology company, is bringing us closer to this…
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San Diego County’s annual point in-time-homelessness count
Thousands of volunteers walked the streets on Thursday for this year’s point-in-time count of people who are homeless in the county. KPBS reporters take us…
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Increased immigration enforcement impacts North County businesses
Businesses say they’re seeing a drop in customers and fearful communities. As federal operations continue, protests are planned in Escondido and San Diego this…
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Trump’s order on transgender service members faces legal challenges
President Donald Trump’s new executive order claims transgender service members do not meet the standards of military service. Two civil rights groups filed…
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Tijuana preparing shelter for deportees
As the Trump administration begins carrying out its mass deportation policy, Mexico is preparing to take in thousands of deportees, including in Tijuana. Plus…
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Camp Pendleton troops head to the border
Hundreds of troops from Camp Pendleton headed to the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a new military border deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. The mission…
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The Defense Department settles a lawsuit on anti-LGBTQ+ policies
During the last days of the Biden administration, the Pentagon agreed to help LGBTQ+ veterans fix their so-called “bad paper” discharges. The settlement still…
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Trump administration suspends refugee resettlement
The administration has canceled all refugee flights – including those for people already vetted and approved to come to the U.S. Military reporter Andrew Dyer…
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Migrants’ appointments canceled with CBP One shutdown
In one of the first acts of his presidency, Donald Trump cut off access to the CBP One program for asylum in the United States. Migrants who had appointments…
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SDSU plans new dorms to house thousands more students
SDSU is planning seven new dorm towers to house nearly 4,500 more students on campus. Plus, Cal Fire is preparing for heightened wildfire risks in the region…
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How Tijuana is preparing for a 2nd Trump presidency
President Donald Trump is being inaugurated and Tijuana migrant shelters say they’re not ready for the promised mass deportations. Migrant shelters are…
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Trump’s promises of mass deportations could impact San Diego’s economy
A UCSD immigration policy professor shares more about the impact of potential mass deportations to the San Diego community. Then, the Imperial Beach City…
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Mayor Gloria warns of steep cuts in his state of the city address
For next year’s budget, the city has to cut more than $258 million from its spending or about 12% of the total city budget. The mayor said Wednesday he intends…
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County supervisors call for a special election to fill vacant seat
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a special election to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by Nora Vargas. Then, the…
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San Diegans come together to help LA
San Diegans are coming together to help survivors of the LA fires by donating money, food and their time. Plus, California’s home insurance market was already…
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Shift from Democrat to Republican voters in South Bay, Southeast
The KPBS Public Matters team looked at how San Diegans voted in the last election. They found the most pronounced shift from Democrat to Republican votes in…
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San Diego Humane Society evacuates dogs from LA
More than three dozen dogs were evacuated to help make room for animals lost or displaced by the fires in Los Angeles. Now, the San Diego Humane Society is…
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Emergency shut offs leave people without power
We check in on the power shut offs affecting San Diego County communities. In other news, the new Chuckwalla National Monument designation blocks any future…
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Wildfire weather conditions could prompt power shutoffs
SDG&E is monitoring conditions for possible public safety power shut offs to prevent wildfires from downed power lines. Meanwhile, residents are preparing for…
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A former San Diego police detective sues the city
Allyson Ford’s suit details widespread sexual harassment in the police department. She claims that culture enabled her then-husband to abuse her. Then…
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County supervisors to select new chair
Former San Diego County Supervisor and board chair Nora Vargas announced her surprise resignation on Dec. 20. The board will be selecting a new chair on Jan…
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Scripps Health stripped from Anthem Blue Cross insurance networks
After months of failed contract negotiations, Scripps Health has been removed from the Anthem Blue Cross insurance networks of 125,000 San Diegans. Reporter…
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Is the Sheriff underreporting jail deaths?
The San Diego County Sheriff reported 9 in-custody deaths in 2024. Advocates say there were 10. And, with norovirus outbreaks increasing, health officials are…
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E-bike vouchers came and went
California launched a new program offering vouchers for electric bikes. The vouchers were exhausted in a matter of minutes, but more could be made available in…
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Carlsbad man detained in connection to the Wisconsin school shooting
The FBI detained Alexander Paffendorf on Tuesday. He was allegedly plotting a mass shooting with the Wisconsin school shooter Natalie Rupnow. Then, a…
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A new city of San Diego committee wants to lower the cost of living
The San Diego City Council is forming a special committee focused on lowering housing, transportation and food costs. Then, city staff are recommending…
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Sheriff, Board of Supervisors at odds over cooperation with ICE
San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez said she won’t comply with a new county policy limiting local agencies’ cooperation with Immigration Customs and Enforcement…
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Homeless encampment near Escondido Creek cleared
The Escondido City Council voted last night to spend $4 million to put up a fence and restore habitat in an area near the Escondido Creek that was being used…
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Senate passes a bill to restore tribal lands in San Diego County
The bill would put 172 acres owned by the Jamul Indian Village into trust, which makes the tribe eligible for certain federal programs and services. Then…
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Chula Vista’s Harborside Park is reopening after two-year closure
Harborside Park in Chula Vista has been at the center of citywide debates on housing and environmental justice since 2022. The park is scheduled to reopen on…
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How political scientists accurately predicted Trump’s win
Key polls on the presidential race gave Vice President Kamala Harris a slight edge over President-elect Donald Trump in November, but modeling by political…
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Blocking San Diego County agencies from helping ICE
San Diego County supervisors voted to prohibit the use of county staff, funds or time to assist ICE, unless they have an arrest warrant. Then, researchers at…
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Family of man who died in Vista jail demands answers
A Virginia family came to San Diego to demand answers about their son’s death at the Vista jail in March. Then, an update on a new and improved public transit…
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San Diego City Council to choose next council president
The San Diego City Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to select their next president. In other news, a mother is suing the City of San Diego after a…
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Newsom visits the San Diego border, warns about president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed plans
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the president elect’s proposed 25% tariff on Mexico would cripple the state’s economy. Also, San Diego County held a grand opening for…
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announces hiring freeze for all non-essential city staff positions
After a proposed tax increase from Measure E failed this election season, the city is facing cuts to city services and freezes on hiring and nonessential…