Professor Helen Fricker says the new laser altimetry system will measure two of the earth’s vital signs: the size of its forests and its amount of ice.
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For our Wellness Wednesday show, we hear from a local psychologist on the mental toll many in immigrant communities are facing in an era of increased immigration enforcement. Plus, how food labeling can lead to confusion about what's in our food. And, we take a look into how AI chatbots are being used as a health care tool.
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Citizens and faith leaders spoke at Tuesday's city council meeting to support Chief Roxana Kennedy after news reports of her allegations that some city leaders are trying to force her out. -
After Rady announced last month that it would no longer offer surgeries and other treatments such as puberty blockers, the California Attorney General's Office sued the provider, alleging that it was ending services unlawfully. -
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Mike Damron/KPBSThe newly formed San Diego RV Residents Union delivered Valentine’s Day cards to the city council Tuesday, pleading for help.
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Writer Jamaica Kincaid joins Midday Edition Tuesday to talk about her work, and how her childhood in Antigua continues to impact her writing. She will be appearing at the 31st annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea on Feb. 26. -
For the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts, not having a building leads to an out-of-the-box approach to its exhibitions. -
Handle with care. That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours.
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The departure of Vaughn Maurice, who led the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, came after the county cut ties with his second in command two weeks ago. -
The departure of Rachael Borrelli, who was second in command at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, comes after KPBS uncovered an obscene message she sent regarding animals in the county’s care.
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First, Imperial Beach residents now have a new and local option for fresh groceries. Also, we tell you why San Diego County has now closed its Section 8 housing voucher waitlist. Then, a group of people living in their RV’s have formed a union of sorts. Plus, the story of a Chula Vista local whose comeback story made waves on a national stage. And finally, we catch up on the latest at the Old Globe Theater. -
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber responds to President Donald Trump's calls to "nationalize" some state elections ahead of the midterms.
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