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From youth clubs to community pickup groups, soccer organizations across San Diego are seeing more people eager to get involved in the sport.
There’s a lot of fanfare happening for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. North America will be the first to host 48 teams, an expansion from 32. Follow KPBS’ coverage of the biggest sporting event of the year.
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A longtime film critic and an illustrator/drag queen performer discuss creating and self-publishing the first Wiggly Wriggly Farm story — and why they hope Lenny the Little Sheep helps children embrace who they are.
- How Navy sailors and their families built the foundations of San Diego’s Filipino community
- Filipino San Diegans keep faith and culture strong through regional associations
- Far from their homeland, San Diego Filipinos grow food and memories
- How decades of US immigration law shaped the Filipino diaspora — and San Diego
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David Jaewon Oh/Seattle OperaSan Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersAfter a year of limbo, some transgender troops who opted to leave the U.S. military voluntarily are finally being released. A new California bill would protect those forced out with a less than honorable discharge. -
Rich Pedroncelli/APCalifornia police are making arrests after killings more often, a trend that could be contributing to the state’s record-low homicide rate. -
Loren Elliott/CalMattersIn a legal win for California, a federal judge rejected President Trump’s efforts to funnel money away from permanent homeless housing.
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John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories. -
Fireworks, drone shows and parades: Here's where to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego CountyLooking to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a bang — or maybe the gentle buzzing of drones? Here are a few Fourth of July events to check out in San Diego County. -
Across the globe — from San Diego to Seoul, South Korea — fans celebrate in the streets to show pride in their World Cup teams.
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Former Department of Animal Services Assistant Director Rachael Borrelli claims the county failed to adequately respond when an employee allegedly spread false rumors that she had a sexual relationship with a former department leader. -
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.
- With Sharp partnership official, Tri-City aims to restart labor and delivery later this year
- Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
- The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
- Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it's 6 months late
A half-century fight to save an Emerald Hills green space for a park may soon be decided
The rising cost of youth sports is leaving some kids on the sideline
How military families manage San Diego's high cost of living
Sweetwater Union High School District holds first graduation ceremony in Tijuana
Part 2: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Part 1: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Immigrant detentions on San Diego’s military bases have spiked under Trump
Lawyers accuse immigration courts of holding ‘sham’ bond hearings
How a San Diego English teacher is using AI in her classroom
Parents push San Diego Unified to limit classroom screen use
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First, we joined a group called The Descendants of Early San Diego in Old Town as they honored their shared past. Also, the Supreme Court has ruled on birthright citizenship in the U.S. Next, the partnership between Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp Healthcare is official. Then, how California schools are being governed is changing, not everyone is happy about it. And, if you don’t have your Fourth of July weekend planned, we have some suggestions. -
Richard Louv coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" two decades ago. On a hike near Julian, he explains why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can improve our health, reshape how we think and help us feel more alive.
- California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants
- Supreme Court ruling on asylum case has roots in San Diego
- Amid escalating medical concerns, Otay Mesa Detention Center faces a question of oversight
- The World Cup gives Haitians in Tijuana a chance to celebrate more than soccer
