The deadline to apply for aid from FEMA with short-term rental assistance, home repairs and other expenses related to the historic rains and flooding in January is midnight Friday.
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In the months after the January floods, San Diego's Shelltown community has come together to help those who were impacted. Plus, the EPA announced new federal limits on forever chemicals in drinking water. We hear what it means for California.
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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It was quite the field trip Friday for thousands of elementary school students in San Diego. Their journey took them to the waterfront in downtown, where they took part in a world-class musical performance.
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Each year, families have to prove Medi-Cal eligibility or risk losing coverage. A San Diego assemblymember wants to take that burden away from families.
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Earth Day honors environmental achievements and brings awareness to protect the earth's natural resources for future generations. KPBS put together a list of local events you can attend to enjoy the annual celebration.
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The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.4% in March, up from a revised 4.8% in February and above the year-ago estimate of 3.5%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
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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 work featured in the festival aims to have the sixth graders tackle complex issues affecting the world and their community, with the help of digital art.
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KPBS Midday EditionLocal author Rachael Cohen will host a succulent art workshop in celebration of her book, "Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety." Also, we discuss two upcoming film festivals. And we have your weekend arts preview.
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Native American leaders say the omissions prevent people from learning about their collective history.
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The wrongful termination suit, filed by a former nurse, alleges poor care and unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios at the Otay Mesa Detention Center.
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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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The high-tech ways San Diego's water transmission pipelines are maintained
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The San Diego Symphony uses Sound and Silence to teach elementary school students about music
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Del Mar youth sports venue draws controversy and a lawsuit
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Governor Newsom Thursday announced nearly $192 million in grant funding to help clear homeless encampments and move people into housing. Oceanside is the only city in the county that will receive the funding. In other news, supporters of the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act say they have enough signatures to get the measure on the November ballot. Plus, the chairman of the Chicano Park Steering Committee joins the podcast to talk about Chicano Park Day.
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We kick off our newest season with the story of how Tijuana and San Diego won the designation as World Design Capital of 2024. We spoke with Jorge Francisco Sanchez and Catalina Silva, two contributors of the Tijuana side of the team about how they landed the designation as well as what made them stand out.You won't want to miss the first episode of our newest season!Nos vemos pronto!About Season 6Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region.This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research.From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics!Listen in and join us!Social media and contactFrom KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezProducer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Elma Gonzalez Lima BrandaoEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-ZappThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people