Zin Chiang for CalMatters
California, which is having an unusually quiet fire summer, has deployed engines and crews to fight fires raging in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest — but even this well-resourced state continues to feel vulnerable.
-
We sit down with Christina Brophy, CEO and president of the Maritime Museum and one of the speakers at this year's TEDxSanDiego, to talk about how the ocean influences our everyday lives.
Most Popular
- Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
- Thousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm
- Bodycam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
- As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.
Get top headlines from KPBS delivered to your inbox
Need something to read with your morning cup of joe? Sign up for KPBS Headlines, which highlights the day's top news — ranging from local to international — straight to your inbox each weekday morning.
-
José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones took their first news conference as majority owners of the San Diego Padres and announced ambitious World Series goals and shared motivations behind buying the team. -
In 2022, a slim majority of voters approved a measure to allow buildings above 30 feet in the Midway District. But a judge overturned the measure. -
For decades, the U.S. Census has counted Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities as white. State laws and updated federal policies are changing this, but implementation has been slow. -
Courtesy of San Diego Humane SocietyCalifornia has relatively strong laws governing the care, sale, transfer, sheltering, rescue, boarding and breeding of companion animals, but no single bureau is responsible for ensuring statewide compliance.
White House News
This is a critical moment for public media.
Without federal funding, community support is our lifeline. Take action now to protect the future of KPBS.
-
The director of American Doctor and two physicians in the film discuss the challenges of treating Gaza's wounded civilians and why they believe the world must see what is happening there. -
The festival brought together more than 12,000 readers for author panels, live performances, podcast tapings and the announcement of three books selected for One Book, One San Diego. -
If Watchmen taught us that you can use superheroes to excavate the cracked foundations of the American experience, Lanterns seems content to linger in the shadow of another HBO prestige genre series, True Detective.
-
The district’s board majority wants to spend nearly $3.9 million on stipends for coaches and athletic directors, among other things. Last year, they eliminated all teacher librarian positions, citing a budget deficit and enrollment decline. -
Every two years, participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, must renew their status. Approvals from the federal government now take three months on average — up from two weeks in 2025.
- High-intensity sprints can trigger molecular changes in the bloodstream
- Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
- Former acting US attorney found dead in San Diego federal building
- As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
The Warner-Carrillo Ranch House is a treasure trove of San Diego County history
Local artist and designer blends Filipino and Mexican cultures into streetwear
Listening room holds space for music, liberation and community
We paid a visit to the father of Balboa Park: George Marston
After budget cuts last year, Grossmont Union School Board approves millions in new athletics funding
‘Something’s got to be done’: Challenging SDG&E on behalf of ratepayers
Why Funerals Can Cost More Than $10,000
The most entertaining baseball game you’ve never been to is in Tijuana
What it means for Chula Vista’s police chief to allege racial discrimination
In San Diego, one woman’s on a roll to pass on Black skating culture
-
First, an organization in El Cajon is asking for more accurate representation for nearly 25,000 of its local residents. Then, a resident in Emerald Hills has now filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego over a housing development coming to his neighborhood. Also, some local advocates feel the lack of safe places to ride an e-bike is a central issue when it comes to safety. And, join us for a sneak peak of a driverless robotaxi ride. -
Driverless taxis are one step closer to being a reality in San Diego. Then, National City is facing significant financial challenges and choosing new leadership in the coming election. Plus, the San Diego Padres have new majority owners.
- County Supervisors and the Sheriff are at odds over CBP training at Otay Mesa gun range
- San Diego County Supervisors end gun range agreements with ICE and CBP
- ICE detains Padres minor league coach in El Paso
- ICE gives detention centers high marks for health under Trump even as deaths climb, report finds
