Nine librarians who lost their positions last school year are suing the district, alleging LGBTQ+ discrimination. A similar lawsuit was filed by a special education administrator.
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Democrat Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign this weekend after multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct were made public. Swalwell has also resigned from his seat in Congress. On Midday Edition, we discuss the allegations and how the race for California's next governor has changed.
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Courtesy of Community HousingWorksHalf of the apartments will be set aside for veterans experiencing homelessness. -
Jacob Aere/KPBSAccording to the plan's authors, the first phase includes establishing an education and culture hub at the Golden Hall site possibly anchored by SDCCD, along with new residential units. -
Jeff Chiu/APSeven established Democrats and two leading Republicans are among more than 50 names on the June ballot. -
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersCalifornia progressives want to hike taxes on corporations and billionaires to absorb federal funding cuts to Medi-Cal. But backfilling the loss would not address the state’s existing — and growing — structural budget deficit, budget experts say.
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Additionally, visitors generated $11 million in federal taxes and $7.6 million in state and local taxes. Breeders' Cup visitors spent $38.7 million across hotels, dining, retail, transportation and entertainment and $5 million was spent on facility enhancements and event infrastructure at Del Mar, the study found. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KUT listener Nell Newton and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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Months after San Diego’s Animal Services Department cut ties with the department heads, a new leadership duo will manage operations. -
County supervisors used obscure events fund to solicit over $100K from influential donors since 2024A KPBS investigation found supervisor offices tapped influential companies, associations and individuals for monetary gifts. Some of the entities had business before the county at the time.
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A new bill by State Senator Steve Padilla would strengthen regulations around hydrogen sulfide coming from the Tijuana River. -
First, we’ll tell you some of the contributing factors around why 2025 was the deadliest year ever recorded for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Centers. Then, we’ll tell you why more and more flights coming from San Diego’s military airports are deportation flights. And, we’ll tell you about a new legislature that looks to build more affordable housing in our cities’ urban centers. Also, uncomfortable conversations around death are moving to more social settings like a bar. And, International Dark Sky Week is here! We’ll tell you about some of the stargazing events happening across San Diego County this week.
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