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A pencil, a vintage stove, even Chekov's gun. In theater, every object tells a story. Longtime prop supervisor Deb Hatch takes us behind the scenes at La Jolla Playhouse to reveal how props shape performances, define characters and bring new works to life.
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Lawson-Remer is proposing such reforms as an independent ethics commission, nonpartisan budget analyst, independent program auditor and consistent term limits across all county elected offices.
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California wants to drain road repair funds to subsidize green jet fuel that critics say costs 10x more than effective climate solutions.
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Current laws offer re-sentencing relief for juvenile defendants who have served at least 15 years of a life-without-parole sentence.
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A trio of filmmakers is crowdfunding a short neo-Western film, "The Last Favor," as the campaign nears its deadline.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WUNC listener Andrew Patton and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz
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The Art Newspaper's latest annual study of "the world's 100 most visited art museums" also reveals signs of modest growth.
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County supervisors used obscure events fund to solicit over $100K from influential donors since 2024A KPBS investigation found supervisor offices tapped influential companies, associations and individuals for monetary gifts. Some of the entities had business before the county at the time.
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To help meet state and local renewable energy goals, county leaders have approved a series of clean energy projects in East County. But the communities in Jacumba, Boulevard and elsewhere are wary.
- Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling
- Dept. of Education removes local agreement to protect nonbinary students
- AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback — and enthusiasm
- New state campaign warns young adults about high-dose nicotine products
County supervisors used obscure events fund to solicit over $100K from influential donors since 2024
César Chávez was a hometown hero in Brawley. Now the city confronts his alleged abuses
Chicana leaders grapple with the recent allegations against César Chávez
California moves to strengthen end-of-life decisions, but gaps in access remain
East County green energy boom sparks concern over impacts to natural landscape, cultural sites
To restore soil, UCSD scientists are experimenting with probiotics for plants
A Black-owned ranch in the Tijuana River Valley fosters community and ancestral connection
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
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First, the Imperial County board of supervisors voted to clear the way for a massive data center complex. Then, we take you to an emergency food distribution as some are already feeling the effects of new federal cuts to nutrition benefits. Also, San Diego county’s animal services department has hired a new director and deputy. And as part of our continuing coverage of America turning 250 years old this July 4th, we take a deep examination into the facts and fiction behind our nation being labeled a “melting pot.”
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In an unprecedented move, the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board found two deputies were criminally negligent in the 2024 death of a man in the Vista Detention Facility.
- With a national spotlight on birthright citizenship and immigration, how does California fit in?
- San Diego Congressional representatives visit Otay Mesa Detention Center
- Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
- San Diego Catholics reaffirm commitment to accompany migrants inside federal courthouse