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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 Anica Colbert and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
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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 Miramar Air Show as well as the documentary Tura! Then, will a new movie coming to theaters be able to boost the local economy in San Diego? We’ll also hear about a non-profit app that’s helping to save lives. Lastly, we give you a few ideas on how to spend your weekend in the county!
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 Council is set to vote on water rate increases, but the Council President is worried the council might not pass the rate hike. Finally, a preview of the 3rd annual Chula Vista Art Festival.
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 animal shelter has over 2,000 signatures. Then, a group of scientists are looking for solutions to the air quality problems at the Salton Sea. Finally, San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 is an unlikely art museum.
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 their take on recent news like Jimmy Kimmel being taken off the air. Finally, Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off in the San Diego Community College District.
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. Then, local pediatricians are raising concerns over new guidelines for the measles vaccine. Next, scientists at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute report their latest cancer research findings. Finally, we launch our new segment: The Pod behind the Package.
First, a new California law is now requiring health insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations. Then, dozens rallied downtown outside of the federal courthouse. Next, we tell you what goes into a wildfire prevention inspection. Finally, Fil-Am Creator Con sees huge growth in year two.
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 shows the official’s attitude towards euthanizing dogs. Then, the contract for roughly 5,700 nurses at Sharp hospitals is up at the end of the month, we bring you the latest on negotiation efforts. Next, a San Diego man pleaded guilty after landing his plane twice illegally on San Clemente Island. Finally, San Diego County’s largest school district will soon be making some major changes.
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 depot. We tell you why. Next, the county has a plan for the nearly 100,000 people at risk of losing their federal food benefits. Finally, we bring you a story about Ramona’s Nuevo Memory Gardens and their community watchdogs.
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 sued over a controversial warehouse project. Finally, we get a behind-the-scenes preview of Huzzah!, a musical on the stage at The Old Globe.
First, elected officials are now considering new policies aimed to protect local residents from immigration enforcement. Next, a San Diego Navy doctor finds herself under investigation after details from her LinkedIn account were shared. Finally, pun definitely intended, we take a deeper dive into what goes into being a volunteer diver at Birch Aquarium.
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 get a COVID vaccine are running into obstacles. Plus, we have some weekend events to check out.
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 supermarket. Next, we discuss why San Diego’s avocado production numbers are down. Finally, we breakdown tiered parking at the SD Zoo in our next Why It Matters segment.
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 just gave the green light to public health and economic impact studies in areas around the Tijuana River Valley. Next, the Veterans Affairs Secretary was in San Diego to tour the VA Medical Center and more. Finally, our Sci-Tech reporter takes a deeper look into the dangers of kids riding e-bikes.
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 online community groups for their local news –we breakdown why. Next, a state program that offers college kids scholarship money. Finally, we share what to expect at Politifest 2026.
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 disease doctor on COVID vaccinations. Then, a gap between girls and boys in math test scores. Finally, we take you to the ribbon cutting of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center.
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 of the San Diego Democratic Party. And, a psychiatric hospital set for North County just lost a chunk of funding. Plus, just weeks before the new Terminal 1 opens at San Diego International, one airline is opting out.
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 in funding and new election mailers are headed to your mailbox. Next, how the Carlsbad Theater owners are trying to save its legacy. Finally, we take a look at La Ópera de Tijuana which celebrates their 25 year anniversary.
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 preventable overdoses. Then, an update on a project to turn a vacant lot in Chula Vista into dozens of affordable homes. Plus, we check in on how the Escondido library is doing at its new location – the North County mall.
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 students about AI and robotics in the construction industry. Next, reports show that veterans struggle financially as they transition out of service, we speak with one veteran about her experience. Finally, a local museum that’s commemorating the Chicano moratorium. Lastly, Digital Gym Cinema kicks off its September series of film restorations.
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 conservative activists targets federal support for colleges supporting Latino students. Then we profile a man pursuing asylum in the U.S. Next, a device that could make nuclear fusion possible. Finally, it’s Labor Day weekend in San Diego, we have a few ways to celebrate!
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