New data show South County receives significant federal childcare funding, but providers say demand is overwhelming the system as legal and budget uncertainty grows.
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First, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria shared a revised draft budget, which restores some funding but still cuts funding for arts and culture. Then, La Mesa is the latest city in the county with a new ordinance targeting e-bike ridership. Also, the latest on federal funding for childcare in California.
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Courtesy of San Diego Humane SocietySince the rescue efforts began on May 1, more than 700 animals have been located on the property, including: 446 cats, 175 horses, 30 dogs, 30 chickens, 12 goats and dozens of other animals. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersThe federal government’s annual “point-in-time” homelessness count is used by city and county governments across the country to determine funding and gauge progress in getting people off the streets. -
Larry Valenzuela/CalMattersAt $6 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation. Gasoline supplies look stable for the next six weeks but are uncertain after that as California leans more on imports.
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San Diego once had a streetcar network connecting downtown to neighborhoods including North Park, City Heights, Mission Beach and La Jolla. We explore how the rise of the automobile reshaped development in the region and changed how people move through the city today. -
Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera. -
The beloved Barrio Logan restaurant Las Cuatro Milpas officially reopened at its new location Tuesday. It's not far from the original restaurant site, which served up tacos, rice, beans and more for 92 years.
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A KPBS investigation found state and county officials have given millions in tax breaks to a local nonprofit that owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility. -
County-run animal shelters saw a spike in dog euthanasia rates and high staff turnover in recent years. Those numbers have gotten better — but dogs continue to endure substandard conditions at one shelter.
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All Kids Bike program brings bike lessons to San Diego’s elementary schools
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We look at the city's current strategy to repair the roads and how changes aim to ensure more equity between neighborhoods. -
We hear about some of the surprising findings of a new study that looks into the impacts of cell phone bans. And, how cell phone policies are playing out in San Diego County.
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- Border Patrol reminds travelers to declare all agriculture products
- On the beat in Tijuana, facing down dangers and new challenges, Mexican journalists forge ahead
- More than 16,000 people removed from San Diego region by ICE since January 2025
