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Life changed in an instant one morning in February for the Olivo family. Their father and brother were arrested by ICE agents. The following weeks were filled with fear, confusion and anger.
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First, thousands have been deported across the county, we spoke with one family who shared their detention story with us. Then, a multi-year study tracks the impact that financial support and training is having on the lives of women in Tijuana. Also, we tell you about our findings as to why SDG&E rates have climbed so high. We also hear about San Diego’s largest business organization weighing in on the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Lastly, San Diego’s largest school district says it's found a way to close its budget gap.
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Researchers say a program combining small loans, training and peer support helped female sex workers reduce health risks and gain financial stability. -
Mike Damron/KPBSOne of the men admitted gaining $550,000 through the scheme, while the other admitted making over $1.5 million. -
Nicholas McVickerWorking group suggests buying organic and washing produce thoroughly to remove some residue. -
Courtesy of San Diego County Housing and Community Development ServicesWaitlists opened Monday for two new affordable housing communities in Fallbrook and San Marcos through the County of San Diego’s Housing Authority.
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Matcha is suddenly everywhere, from cafe menus to viral drinks on social media. But the powdered green tea has a much deeper story rooted in centuries-old tea traditions. In this episode, we explore the rise of matcha, the ritual of Japanese tea ceremony and why this ancient drink resonates with modern life. -
KPBS Midday EditionFor this edition of Wellness Wednesday, we hear from the founder of Seoul Glow Lab, a local K-Beauty store, and an esthetician about how they are building community and education around skincare. -
Visitors are flocking to Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada to take in a rare phenomenon known as a superbloom.
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The Trump administration is not only arresting far more children, but they are being kept in the system longer. Research shows that any contact with the immigration enforcement system increases anxiety, post-traumatic stress and depression in children. -
The Mountain View neighborhood had been terrorized for years by drug dealing, violence and even murder stemming from a gang takeover of a local market. But community members eventually came together with police and prosecutors.
In Encinitas, people are gathering to talk about death and find community
Through her lens: San Diego pet photographer uses her talent to help shelter dogs get adopted
North County Transit District beset by surging fare evasion, faces dwindling revenues
How Trump’s mass deportation agenda is playing out in San Diego
Inside San Diego's 'museum without walls'
This El Cajon museum takes visitors back to the frontier days of the Old West
How a new law could help one local family trapped in parking citation debt
Environmental costs spark a movement against massive Imperial Valley data center
The developers behind plans to build a massive data center in Imperial County
The plan to build massive data center in Imperial County — without environmental review
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday over access to the Otay Mesa Detention Center. -
First, the county has officially made good on their promise to sue the Department of Homeland Security if not granted access inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Also, we bring you a story about how a simple blood test could help to predict dementia. Last but not least, we visit a local gathering place that’s rooted in community and ancestral connection.
- Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her
- San Diego County to sue DHS for access to inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center
- ICE has spun a massive surveillance web. We talked to people caught in it
- California Senator presses DHS secretary for access to detention facilities
