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Students are developing a chemical index that the public can use to better understand where the chemicals polluting the Tijuana River come from and what dangers they pose to their health.
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We dig into the challenges that AANHPI communities face in accessing culturally competent care. Then, political science professor Tom Wong shares his work and research on immigration.
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Muslims throughout San Diego County honored the Eid Al-Adha holiday with prayer services on Wednesday. Participants said their grief over the May 18 shootings at the Islamic Center of San Diego was ever-present. -
Godofredo A. Vásquez/APThe lavish spending has lifted the former hedge fund manager turned liberal activist into contention in the crowded race. But he’s not breaking away from the field. Still, the cash advantage could give him an edge in the race's final days. -
Alison St John/KPBSThe recommended budget focuses on the safety net cuts in President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' -
J. Scott Applewhite/APSupreme Court rejects Florida's bid to sue California, Washington over truck licenses for immigrantsThe case the court turned away Tuesday stems from a crash in Florida last year that killed three people. The driver, Harjinder Singh, is accused of making an illegal U-turn that caused the accident. Singh, who is from India, was carrying a valid commercial driver’s license from California, and had earlier been granted one by Washington.
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Metal artist Michael Leaf transformed the museum’s exterior walls while making the first piece of a “grand, outdoor sculpture garden.” -
The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision in a statement issued by the federation’s media relations official. -
The young women make photos that look at life — how it is, how they wish it could be — under Taliban rule. The images are on display at the Photoville Festival in Brooklyn, New York.
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The Trump administration is avoiding environmental review on construction that is destroying boulders that have been on Kuchamaa Mountain, near the border city of Tecate, for more than 100 million years. -
State Sen. Steve Padilla’s announcement came after a KPBS investigation found the nonprofit owner of an ICE detention center in Imperial County has received millions in tax breaks meant for charities.
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All Kids Bike program brings bike lessons to San Diego’s elementary schools
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Training the next generation of immigration lawyers in the mass deportations era
We went to the World Latte Art Championship in San Diego
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We sit down with economist and businessman Brandon Riker, as part of our series of interviews with candidates for California's 48th Congressional District. -
First, we’ll tell you how the county’s $9 billion dollar recommended budget addresses federal funding cuts. Then, the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center has a fresh new look. Next, we’ll tell you why Iran’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico. Also, our resident Cinema Junkie reviews Boots Riley’s new film.
- Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
- Newsom's Medi-Cal proposal could limit healthcare access for refugees and asylum-seekers
- City Heights co-op boycotting SANDAG’s Bike Anywhere Day
- California lawmakers launch review of tax breaks for Imperial Regional Detention Facility
