The city is banning holes deeper than 2 feet. Burying someone in the sand will also be banned, and beachgoers will be required to refill the holes they've dug.
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Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers.
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Burn All BooksThis weekend in the arts in San Diego: Josh MacPhee's "Paper Politics" at Burn All Books' "& Friends" gallery; Roman de Salvo's utilitarian-inspired sculptures; new contemporary ballet and a musical about public bathrooms. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersThe state will be updating its history and social studies curriculum. Students typically learn about Chávez in fourth, ninth and 11th grade. -
Matt Hoffman/KPBSThe San Diego City Council's Rules Committee today initially approved a proposed ballot measure by Councilman Raul Campillo to keep parking at the city's beaches and bays free unless voters decide otherwise. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersFour San Diego-area families allege that Rady Children’s Health violated the civil rights of their transgender children by deciding to discontinue gender-affirming care, according to a class action lawsuit
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KPBS Midday EditionMother-daughter duo Zoe and Susie Ghahremani join Midday Edition to talk about their latest book, "Celebrate Nowruz." Then, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. And, your weekend preview. -
As Nowruz, the Persian New Year marking the start of spring, begins Friday, Zohreh and Susie Ghahremani share its traditions in "Celebrate Nowruz," a new children's book told through a young girl’s perspective. -
Graham was a creative force in the performing arts. She wanted dance to express authentic, human emotions — a revolutionary idea in the late 1920s.
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San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre is calling on her fellow SANDAG board members to officially deny ICE agents access to the controversial ARJIS database. -
Life changed in an instant one morning in February for the Olivo family. Their father and brother were arrested by ICE agents. The following weeks were filled with fear, confusion and anger.
A Black-owned ranch in the Tijuana River Valley fosters community and ancestral connection
In Encinitas, people are gathering to talk about death and find community
Through her lens: San Diego pet photographer uses her talent to help shelter dogs get adopted
North County Transit District beset by surging fare evasion, faces dwindling revenues
How Trump’s mass deportation agenda is playing out in San Diego
Inside San Diego's 'museum without walls'
This El Cajon museum takes visitors back to the frontier days of the Old West
How a new law could help one local family trapped in parking citation debt
Environmental costs spark a movement against massive Imperial Valley data center
The developers behind plans to build a massive data center in Imperial County
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First, following recent allegations made against Cesar Chavez, we’ll tell you how Governor Newsom and some San Diego local leaders reacted to the news. Then, the San Diego City Council passed a resolution defining antisemitism. Also, we’ll tell you about new guidelines set by the Encinitas Arts Commission and the impact they could have. Plus, the story of a local duo who just put out a children’s book centered around Persian New Year. -
What's the best way to make friends in San Diego? KPBS Midday Edition went on a journey to find out.
- DHS responds to county report of steep increase in immigration detentions
- Microfinance program improves health and stability for sex workers in Tijuana, SDSU study finds
- California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
- ICE arrests of children in San Diego region skyrocketed in 2025, records show
