66° A Few CloudsCarl DeMaio: 'The Future Something'
Election law experts say Carl DeMaio is walking a blurry line by leading a tax-exempt political advocacy group while running for Congress.
Updated 5:58 p.m. PDT, Wed June 19, 2013
Is San Diego's Housing Market Headed For Another Bubble?
Economists are warning that there are signs that housing prices are going up a little too high, a little too quickly.
Feds Make $113 Million Claim Against San Diego Hospice: “False Claims”
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, San Diego Hospice faces another hardship: a multi-million dollar claim from the federal government.
News & Analysis
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California Elected Officials To Get Pay Raise
- June 19
The salaries of California's state lawmakers and constitutional officers weren’t exempt from years of state budget cuts. But some of those cuts were restored today when a state commission voted to give lawmakers a pay raise.
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Gov. Brown, Calif. Mayors Talk Water, High-Speed Rail and More
- June 19
The mayors of California’s largest cities met with Governor Jerry Brown today. They talked about a host of issues including prison realignment, high speed rail and the governor’s proposed Delta water project.
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New Site Tracks Community College Alumni Earnings
- June 19
California Community Colleges unveiled on Wednesday a site that tracks alumni earnings at Grossmont College.
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New San Diego-Tijuana Border Crossing Would Charge Toll To Manage Traffic
- June 19
A new border crossing planned for the San Diego-Tijuana area would charge a toll to keep border wait times down, pay for its own construction and, hopefully, operation.
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NCTD Restores Wi-Fi To Coaster Rail Line Cars
- June 19
Wi-Fi connections on the Coaster light rail line are back, though user discretion is required.
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Veterans Connected To Jobs In Apartment Industry
- June 19
Returning veterans are being offered a leg up in the job market by the National Apartment Association Education Institute.
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Plans Announced For 2015 Balboa Park Centennial
- June 19
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The group behind the 2015 Balboa Park Centennial said the yearlong celebration will be anchored around four major shows in the hopes of drawing international attention to San Diego. The centennial celebrates the 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
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San Diego Leaders To Consider Bike Sharing Program
- June 19
Is bike sharing coming to San Diego?
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Video Of Camp Pendleton Corpsman Saving Baby Bunnies Goes Viral
- June 19
An anonymous Camp Pendleton-based Navy Corpsman has taken the Internet by storm by posting video of the baby rabbits he rescued and nursed back to health in his barracks.
Arts & Life
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Marine Veteran Amputee Becomes Underwear Model (Video)
- June 19
Marine veteran Alex Minsky went through boot camp at MCRD San Diego and received further training at Camp Pendleton, before being deployed to Afghanistan in 2009. He lost a leg and suffered major brain injuries in an IED blast. But now, Minsky is making headlines as a top underwear model.
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Midday Movies: 'Dirty Wars'
- June 19
Journalist Jeremy Scahill wrote the bestseller "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army." Now his book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," opening June 21 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas, hits theaters as a documentary feature.
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Measure Aims To Lift Sequestration Travel Ban For Military Bands
- June 18
Budget cuts due to sequestration have put a damper on military bands' ability to travel for performances at community events. But a California lawmaker has introduced a measure that would make it easier to let the beat go on.
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Review/Interview: 'The East'
- June 14
Corporations that refuse to be held accountable for their actions are taken to task by an anarchist group in the new indie film, “The East," which opened June 14 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas and AMC La Jolla.
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Review: 'Gut'
- June 14
The indie film “Gut” won the Audience Choice Award at last year’s Horrible Imaginings Film Festival last year. Now it’s back for a pair of encore, late night screenings this Friday and Saturday at the Digital Gym Cinema. Check out my review and interview.
Member Benefits
KPBS Member Concert: Nathan Pacheco Live At Summer Pops
Straddling two divergent worlds of pop and opera, rising star Nathan Pacheco will amaze as he performs favorites from Puccini to Leonard Cohen and more. From "Nessun Dorma" to "Hallelujah"—it will be a magical evening under the stars.
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Tommy Emmanuel Live At The Balboa Theatre
Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world.
Highlights
TEDx San Diego Salon
Successful professionals will discuss the challenges they faced when dealing with the pressures of a fast‐paced career, the desire to focus on what really matters in life, and the need to maintain mind/body health in order to achieve true success.
Green Flash Concert Series: ZZ Ward & Vicci Martinez
Enjoy live music, great food and drinks, and amazing sunset views from the aquarium’s Tide-Pool Plaza. The acclaimed concert series, now in its eighth year, is brought to you in partnership with KPRi 102.1 FM.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Community Open House & Pool Party
Enjoy a family dive-in movie, food truck dining (separate cost), Kroc Center tours, special membership savings, and cool off in one of the Kroc Center’s three pools!
San Diego Sausage Fest 2013
Ten of the city's meat masters will attempt to cut the competition for rights to the best sausage in town on June 19th, 2013. See who will be left high and dry and who will smoke the competition.
Taste Of Little Italy 2013
Enjoy live music while strolling and dining in San Diego's hip and historic Little Italy. Appetizers, entrees, beverages and desserts will be served by the area's finest restaurants.
