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Vice President JD Vance is coming to Camp Pendleton this weekend for the event. That’s sparked reports of planned freeway closures near the base and some confusion.
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Local author Patricia Santana's latest book follows a young girl growing up in Palm City against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Then, a new documentary looks at grammar as a uniting force. And finally, your weekend arts events preview.
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Jungho Kim/CalMattersLawmakers have taken steps to require insurers to keep more accurate directories of doctors and specialists, but state rules still aren’t complete, and penalties are rare. -
Patrick Sison/APAs Congress debates extending federal tax credits, nearly 146,000 San Diegans may face steep health insurance hikes. Have you received a notice from Covered California? KPBS wants to hear how rising costs could impact you and your family. -
Bob Ross 🤝 gamers: On Twitch, official Bob Ross Paint-Alongs and watch parties are popular, long-running streams that, share "The Joy of Painting" with everyone, no matter their skill. "Bob used to say, 'Talent is a pursued interest,'" says instructor Carolyn Saletto. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: 60 years of Jean Isaacs' choreography; San Diego Zine Fest; Wayne Thiebaud; jazz; a modern-day witch play; TwitchCon and more.
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San Diego band Slacker talks about friendship, growing up and the inspiration behind their surprisingly intimate rock songs. Hear their special performance from KPBS and a post-show interview where they share the stories behind their music and upcoming debut album. -
Young kids just love putting things in their mouths that they shouldn't. That's the premise of a new children's book called "That's Not Food!" from San Diego author Mara Altman. -
TwitchCon returns to San Diego for its 10th anniversary. Here’s what to expect.
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A KPBS investigation revealed that data collected by the El Cajon Police Department was used in immigration-related searches more than 550 times in 2025. -
For more than a year, Attorney General Bonta has been looking into the El Cajon Police Department’s sharing of license plate reader data with out-of-state agencies.
- A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic
- Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies
- 'Death fold' proteins can make cells self-destruct. Scientists want to control them
- Newsom vetoes Encinitas lawmaker’s bill banning plastic glitter in makeup
Veterans, supporters vie to get 2029 Invictus Games to San Diego
Researchers link wildfire smoke to hundreds of excess deaths each year in San Diego County by 2050
Historic reparations bills will be vetoed or signed by California governor in the next few days
Watch Duty app is revolutionizing how residents, firefighters stay updated on wildfires
Experts concerned about white nationalist imagery in ICE recruitment materials
Cal Fire offers defensible space wildfire home inspections
This volunteer dives deep at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
What's next for the historic Carlsbad Theater?
Federal funding restrictions threaten San Diego’s harm reduction programs
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En el episodio de hoy conversamos con Chama, una exiliada venezolana que llegó a EE.UU. via Tijuana. Chama comparte la odisea que fue salir de Venezuela y establecerse en Tijuana mientras buscaba una manera para reunir a su familia con su esposo en California. -
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 agencies. Then, Governor Newsom is not supporting a ban on glitter, we tell you why. Next, California is taking a closer look at exactly what it would take to bring a university to Chula Vista. Plus, a big change is coming to the registrar of voters office, we tell you its possible impact. Finally, a conversation with author and social commentator Roxane Gay.
- El Cajon City Council says police department’s sharing of surveillance data will continue
- This family visit to Camp Pendleton ended with ICE deporting a Marine's dad
- Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported
- Another immigrant dies in ICE custody in California, this time in the Imperial Valley
