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A new analysis by The San Diego Union-Tribune looks at the financial costs of these sweeps, the impact on those in the encampments and what it could mean for San Diego's approach to homelessness.
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Nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.
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From hip-hop to folk, these San Diego musicians stood out with creativity and serious skill in their 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest submissions.
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Recent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election. But some liberal activists are still panicking about the possibility of a MAGA governor. Their solution could delay California’s already slow ballot-counting.
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As the foster care system has prioritized placing youth with families, enrollment at the residential campus has dropped.
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KPBS Midday EditionOceanside's California Surf Museum has been celebrating the history, art and culture of surfing for 40 years. Plus, an interview with world surfing champion Shaun Tomson ahead of an event at the museum.
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The premiere of “The Inaudible Ocean” is on May 20 at the Conrad Prebys Music Center Concert Hall in La Jolla.
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The 2026 San Diego International Fringe Festival runs for 12 days with new venues from Poway to Ensenada, international artists and the World Fringe Congress coming to San Diego.
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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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Several nonprofits and immigrant rights organization told KPBS that Mayor Todd Gloria has not been collaborative or transparent in creating a response plan for how to handle a Minneapolis-style immigration enforcement operation in San Diego.
All Kids Bike program brings bike lessons to San Diego’s elementary schools
2026 Primary Election: Who's running for California Assembly District 75?
On the beat in Tijuana, facing down dangers and new challenges, Mexican journalists forge ahead
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Training the next generation of immigration lawyers in the mass deportations era
We went to the World Latte Art Championship in San Diego
San Diego farmland shrunk 23% in a decade. Can a new 'matchmaking' program stem the tide?
South County pediatrician reflects on 7 years as Dr. Plastic Picker
Ambidextrous San Diego man boasts the benefits of doing things backward
San Diego Book Crawl returns for its 9th year, bigger than ever
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First, we looked into some of the ways that you could try to find a fair deal on homeowners insurance. Then, supporters of a county sales tax increase say they have enough signatures but are unclear on where exactly the money would go. Also, following complaints from residents, the city has now presented updates to its street improvement plan. Plus, scientists and musicians at UC San Diego are collaborating on a unique composition. And to close out today’s pod, we remember a late icon of the San Diego Civil Rights Movement.
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Harold "Hal" K. Brown was an important force in San Diego's civil rights movement, advocating for desegregation, equity in education and more. We look back at his life and commitment to racial and economic justice.
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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