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Central American Asylum-Seekers Continue To Arrive In Tijuana
Forty-eight people arrived in Tijuana on Wednesday, said migrant shelter coordinators with Movimiento Juventud 2000. The group is part of a larger "caravan" of about 400 asylum-seeking immigrants that has drawn the fury of President Donald Trump.
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Ex-Poway Superintendent Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor, Settles Civil Suit
Ex-Poway Unified School District Superintendent John Collins pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor financial disclosure charge and was immediately sentenced to five years probation in a plea deal in a case in which he was accused of misappropriating more than $345,000 in public funds.
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Dave Myers Discusses His Run For San Diego County Sheriff
Democrat Dave Myers, a commander and 33 year veteran of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, is running to unseat incumbent San Diego County Sheriff, Bill Gore. Myers said there has to be a cultural shift in law enforcement and it needs to start now.
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SDSU Pathways Helps Close STEM Achievement Gap
A report from the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation warns of a threat to San Diego's economic competitiveness if the issue of inequity in the local workforce is not addressed.
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Prisoner Pell Grants Grow Camaraderie — And A Philosopher Or Two — At Donovan
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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Oceanside Open Space Development Initiative Qualifies For Ballot
Oceanside is the latest city in San Diego County to mount an initiative to restrict housing development on land currently zoned as open space. The “SOAR” initiative has collected enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Local News
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Ford To Phase Out 'Traditional Ford Sedans' Such As Fusion And Taurus In The U.S.
Ford Motor Co. reported a $1.7 billion profit for the first quarter, but it's planning big changes — such as phasing out nearly all of its cars in favor of trucks and SUVs.
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Ronny Jackson Withdraws As VA Nominee
Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk.
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On The Hunt For The Elusive Morel Mushroom In Ohio's Appalachian Country
It's early spring in southeastern Ohio. Foodies and opportunists are starting to scour the trails for morels. But finding the tiny, wrinkled gems requires perfect weather, patience and a little luck.
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
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Watch New Titles: Civilizations (9 episodes); Masterpiece "The Child In Time"; Dead Reckoning (3 episodes); Masterpiece "Dark Angel"
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myKPBS Film Club
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