Following a nationwide search, the San Diego Association of Governments has announced that Mario Orso will take over after the 2023 resignation of Hasan Ikhrata.
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Members of Congress have launched an investigation into Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union. In other news, San Diego is looking to add tens of thousands of new homes in Hillcrest, and with the neighborhood short on open space, some are looking to the 163 freeway for a new park. Plus, coming up at San Diego Civic Theater this weekend, is San Diego Opera’s Madama Butterfly. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making the grand production.
The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by.
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Marine Cpl. Miguel Maya died Tuesday following an "aviation ground mishap" at Camp Pendleton during "routine military operations," the Marines said.
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The city of Oceanside says Friday that a vacant restaurant and a food service structure are heavily damaged, but no further loss of the pier structure is expected.
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Despite ongoing challenges in achieving full protection against evolving viruses with traditional vaccines, researchers at the UC Riverside, developed a “promising” new vaccine strategy.
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The lawmakers called the Oceanside-based credit union’s overdraft practices “unconscionable” and urged the company to change its fee policies.
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This spring, discover our picks for the best art and culture in San Diego, including visual art, theater, dance, music and literature — and even some picks for kids.
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The filmmakers of "Abigail," Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, talk about their ballerina vampire movie.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe seventh annual San Diego Book Crawl is back to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.
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The FAIR Plan is California’s home insurance plan of last resort. But policies in San Diego County more than tripled in recent years, which mirrors a troubling statewide trend.
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After the federal government gave San Diego $40 million, advocates want to see a collaborative approach between all levels of government and local service providers to come up with a lasting migrant welcome program.
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Migrant drop offs continue in San Diego despite influx of federal funds
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Home insurance crisis forcing thousands of San Diego homeowners onto costly FAIR Plan
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Whistleblower says Caltrans has 'long way to go' to shift away from car culture
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Shelltown neighbors, still in limbo after the January flood, band together to survive
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Lawsuit against ICE detention center highlights medical neglect complaints
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Niland wants to know when its post office is coming back
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TranscenDANCE offers youth equitable access to dance, art and support services
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Without Walls art festival takes over UC San Diego campus
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What does social emotional learning actually look like?
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Migrants are drowning in the Pacific Ocean. Lifeguards on both sides of the border respond
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It has been two months since the county closed its Migrant Transit Center, and since then, Border Patrol agents have released thousands of migrants onto the streets of San Diego. In other news, a California bill would require manufacturers to add folic acid to corn masa. We have a look at how that might impact babies born in San Diego County. Plus, one of our KPBS web producers joins the podcast to talk about Children’s Day events happening in San Diego County this weekend and next week.
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KPBS Midday Edition speaks with author Ieva Jusionyte about her book "Exit Wounds" that traces the impacts of cross-border gun smuggling.
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