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Donovan Inmates Work Toward College Degree Through Obama-Era Program
Prisoners have long taken correspondence courses to earn college credits behind bars. But inmates at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa are participating in a rare face-to-face program.
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Two County Flu Deaths Reported Last Week
Two flu deaths were reported in San Diego County last week, the county Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday.
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Central American Asylum-Seekers Continue To Arrive In Tijuana
Nearly 200 more Central Americans are expected to arrive in Tijuana on Thursday, according to Pueblo Sin Fronteras, a group that has been organizing caravans of asylum seekers through Mexico.
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Survey: People Living In San Diego Illegally Less Likely To Report Crimes If Police Work With ICE
A survey of people living in the United States illegally from Mexico in San Diego County looks at how sanctuary policies shape the way they interact with local law enforcement.
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Your Money: How To Invest And Plan For Retirement
In the final installment of KPBS Midday Edition's series, "Your Money," we’ll try to make saving for retirement and investing less intimidating.
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Photograph Some Plants And Animals For San Diego Bragging Rights
San Diego is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, so it should have a leg up on the competition in this year’s City Nature Challenge.
Local News
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Bill Cosby Convicted Of Drugging And Molesting A Woman
Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of drugging and molesting a woman in the first big celebrity trial of the #MeToo era, completing the spectacular late-life downfall of a comedian who broke racial barriers in Hollywood on his way to TV superstardom as America's Dad.
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Otto Warmbier's Parents Sue North Korea, Alleging Torture Of Their Son
Warmbier, an American college student, died last summer after spending more than a year in North Korean custody. He was returned home in a coma. A lawsuit accuses Pyongyang of killing him.
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After Arrest Of Suspected Golden State Killer, Details Of His Life Emerge
Joseph James DeAngelo has been charged with eight murders, and is suspected in dozens of other crimes. He had recently retired after working 27 years in a supermarket distribution center.
National News
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San Diego Band, The Routine Brings The Funk
The Routine joins KPBS Midday Edition on Tuesday with performances of "Funk Like This" and "Babylon Love."
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San Diego Musicians Vie For NPR Tiny Desk Fame
NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts have attracted performers from Adele to Chance the Rapper, putting on shows inside the newsroom. This year, more than 40 amateur musicians from San Diego and Imperial Valley are hoping for a ticket to Washington, D.C. and NPR fame.
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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Spaces And Places
This weekend celebrates some of San Diego’s most beloved spaces and places, like Chicano Park and the former Sherwood Auditorium.
Arts & Living
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'South Pacific'
San Diego Musical Theatre presents "South Pacific," winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Libretto. The show runs April 27 through May 27 at The Horton Grand Theatre.
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Mission Federal ArtWalk
The free family-friendly event will not only include art, but also live musical performances, “Spoken Word” performances, street food, interactive art activities and KidsWalk — offering a wide range of art activities for all ages.
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7th Annual Chocolate Festival
Guests will experience the delicious range of samples from dozens of vendors, make your own chocolate pizzas, cooking demonstrations, chocolate pairings with wine and beer for the adults, and a scavenger hunt.
Community Events
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Watch Shows On Your Schedule
Watch smart shows on your schedule with KPBS Passport, video streaming for members ($60 yearly), using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast.
Watch New Titles: Civilizations (9 episodes); Masterpiece "The Child In Time"; Dead Reckoning (3 episodes); Masterpiece "Dark Angel"
Catch-Up Viewing: Masterpiece "Unforgotten" episode 1 of 3; Jamestown, Season 1; "Royal Wives At War"; "Symphony For Nature: The Britt Orchestra At Crater Lake"; Masterpiece Victoria Seasons 1 and 2; The Great British Baking Show Seasons 1-4 plus Masterclasses
Coming Soon: The Great British Baking Show "Easter Masterclass"; Nature "Sex, Lies and Butterflies"; Antiques Roadshow "Portland"; Secrets Of The Dead "Hannibal In The Alps"; NOVA "Decoding The Weather Machine"
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myKPBS Film Club
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