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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to combat stubborn inflation. That will make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.
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First, reporter Jake Gotta looks into why trust in elections is declining. Then, migrants being detained for longer than they should be is now on the radar of a federal judge. Next, we’ll tell you the financial impact cross-border pollution is having on the region. And, an update on 101 Ash Street.
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Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersWhile Sen. Monique Limón doesn’t have a blockbuster legislative victory to show for her first year as pro tem, her biggest win so far is her popularity with Senate colleagues. Unlike her predecessor, who was known as a micromanager, Limón’s egalitarian, “govern by consensus” approach has kept her caucus in lockstep. -
Kori Suzuki for KPBS / California LocalThe Imperial Irrigation District's new rules require major energy users to cover infrastructure upgrades and pay a minimum monthly charge, among other things. -
San Diego Design WeekSan Diego Design Week runs Sept. 15-20, and we combed through installations, tours, talks and hands-on workshops to handpick 15 free ways to experience some of the region's most creative design. -
Ethan Swope/APThe crash happened Tuesday while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus. NBC4 Los Angeles anchor Colleen Williams confirmed during live broadcasts that two people were killed when the chopper went down.
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Dillard's work was characterized by spare prose and a deep connection to nature. She is best known for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees and The Writing Life. -
The new novel centers on the Festival of Britain, a quirky real-life carnival designed to elevate the British people's spirits after the devastation of World War II. -
When Teyu Chou was 11 years old, his family immigrated to the U.S. The transition was isolating and confusing. But a fellow student stepped up and helped him adjust.
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Legislators introduced Senate Bill 420 in response to a KPBS investigation. It’s now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. -
The law, signed by President Trump in January 2025, requires immigrants accused of certain crimes to be detained, even if they aren’t charged or convicted.
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A week after ICE agents arrested a Haitian student near San Diego City College, we hear from an advocate about how the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is continuing to impact San Diego's Haitian community. -
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