6 San Diego County School Districts Report Precarious Financial Conditions

Lawsuit: USD Discouraged Victim From Reporting Rape

March 4

By KPBS News, City News Service

This story was updated at 6:22 p.m.

A law student at the University of San Diego is suing the school, alleging that she was discouraged from reporting that she had been raped by two male classmates.

San Diego City Committee Approves Regulations To Support Small Homes

March 4

By City News Service

Developers would find it easier to subdivide certain lots and build small, single-family homes under a series of measures tentatively approved by a San Diego City Council committee.

Grab Your Binoculars — San Diego Bird Fest Starts Thursday

March 4

Midday Edition

This story was updated at 3:17 p.m.

The San Diego Audubon Society is sponsoring the Bird Festival, and is emphasizing the environmental and conservation benefits of maintaining bird habitats.

In Berlin, Grassroots Efforts Work To Integrate Inner-City Schools

March 5

By Esme Nicholson / NPR

In parts of the city, racial segregation in schools is often a reality. But small parent-led initiatives — one immigrant-led, one native-led — have been working to change perceptions and enrollment.

Jaw Fossil In Ethiopia Likely Oldest Ever Found In Human Line

March 5

By Christopher Joyce / NPR

The 2.8 million-year-old bone may mark the first human branch in the primate family tree. It wasn't just a bigger brain that marked the shift, scientists say. It was also big changes in the mouth.

Boris Nemtsov: 'He Directed His Words Against Putin Himself'

March 5

By NPR Staff / NPR

Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats, who followed Boris Nemtsov's career for 27 years, says he was one of the few Russian political figures willing to directly criticize President Vladimir Putin.

Mayor Faulconer Reads To San Diego Students On Dr. Seuss' Birthday

March 2

By Angela Carone

Celebrations were held throughout the county Monday in honor of Theodore Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. The date marks the author’s 111th birthday.

San Diego Museum Unveils 'Fragile Waters' Exhibit

Feb. 27

By Dwane Brown

Ansel Adams, Ernest Brooks and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly are the names behind an inspiring ecological exhibit that is making a stop at the Maritime Museum.

Mira Mesa High Band Invited To Perform At Rose Parade

Feb. 27

By Matthew Bowler, City News Service

The Mira Mesa band, nicknamed "Sapphire Sound," will be the first from the San Diego Unified School District to appear in the Rose Parade in nearly 30 years.

Do you live in San Diego County, Imperial County or Tijuana? If so, help us find the 2015 featured book for One Book, One San Diego by sending in your nomination! Keep in mind that you must have read the entire book in order to nominate it. Find more information about the One Book, One San Diego program at KPBS.org/onebook.

MCASD Presents 'TNT' (Thursday Night Thing)

Dive deeper into the arts with tours, art-making activities, live music on the plaza, tasty cocktails, and delicious bites from Green Food Truck. Come celebrate our newest exhibition "Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works by El Anatsui."

126th Annual Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship

The top collegiate tennis players in the country along with a strong field of independent players will compete in the 126th annual Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship. This is the second-oldest tennis event in the United States.

San Diego Spring Home / Garden Show: March 6 - 8, 2015

We have over 400 exhibitors and from fireplaces, window coverings, gardens, and more to give you best in home-improvement inspiration. Join us for the Spring Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.