A recent study by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play shows that family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% since 2019. Making it out of reach for many low-income families.
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First, we’ll tell you why plans to redevelop San Diego’s sports arena area are now delayed indefinitely. Also, we’ll tell you about a gathering of more than 100 of Baja’s best photojournalists. Then, a deep dive into the rising cost of youth sports in San Diego. Next, one local theme park is joining in on the World Cup hype. And, a new exhibit explores everyday household objects through a traditional craft.
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Etienne Laurent/APSummer has traditionally been the time that wildfires come into focus in California, but that risk has now grown into a year-round threat. This reality is fueling an alarmingly-strained insurance market, with companies declining to provide new fire coverage or renew existing policies. -
The cajun creole restaurant and Black San Diego hosted local Black owned businesses for a Juneteenth celebration block party in North Park on Friday.
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This weekend's races at Naval Air Station North Island are the first NASCAR's ever held at a military base. KPBS reporter Andrew Dyer and Video Journalist Mike Damron show us the event's roaring start on Friday with Military Family Day. -
For the first time ever, NASCAR is partnering with the U.S. Navy to host NASCAR San Diego Weekend presented by Anduril at Naval Base Coronado. In celebration of the Navy’s 250th anniversary, the race will feature all three national series competing. Opening day Friday is Military Family Day and with the Truck Series race in the afternoon.
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At Free Shakespeare in the Park in New York, real weddings are happening every night after a production of Romeo and Juliet. But don't those characters die? -
A new investigation reveals concerns over health care access and medical neglect at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Then, the science behind being a dad. And finally, artist Parker Edison shares his journey as a storyteller elevating local rap history. -
KPBS arts reporter Audy McAfee and her partner, Miles Price, moved to San Diego nine months ago. In this Price of San Diego story, they set out to see whether they could enjoy a day at the San Diego County Fair for under $200.
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It used to be rare for immigrants to be arrested at entrances to military bases, but there have been dozens of arrests since President Donald Trump returned to power last year. -
Lawyers who spoke to KPBS said immigration judges are now ordering bond amounts that previously were only used for criminals on international wanted lists. The U.S. Department of Justice says the courts are following the law and that the claims are “baseless.”
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First, a new survey tracks the impact that the May shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego had on its community’s sense of safety. Then, will allocated funds in the City of San Diego’s upcoming budget be enough to maintain our roads? Also, an update to the San Diego Velodrome’s policy regarding their inclusion of transgender athletes. Next, a preview of a play centered around scientist Isaac Newton and a preview of San Diego’s first NASCAR race.
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In celebration of Juneteenth, several events are happening around San Diego County this weekend to bring people together through music, food, community activities and more.
- Sweetwater Union High School District holds first graduation ceremony in Tijuana
- Dozens ordered deported after mass immigration hearings in San Diego
- Endangered ram dies after getting caught in concertina wire at US-Mexico border
- Federal judge orders immigrant detention center to allow San Diego County health inspection
