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As the year comes to a close, we reflect on some of the biggest KPBS stories of the year with the reporters who covered them.
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San Diego is up against Aalborg, Denmark and Daejeon, South Korea. -
Kori Suzuki for KPBS / California Local/Digital ImageTrump won Imperial County in 2024 — and then voters swung in the other direction on Proposition 50. -
A24The film industry is in full awards season frenzy. Here are some films to watch that deserve attention. -
The annual Point-in-Time count will happen at the end of January and there’s still a month left for volunteers to sign up.
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The beloved New York-style bagel maker pauses farmers market sales after a viral video sparks demand, with plans to open a dedicated storefront this summer. -
This weekend in the arts: City College Photo Exhibition, Tony Hawk meets "The Nutcracker," experimental theater on treadmills, holiday posadas, Jackie Mendoza, "Noel Noel" and more. -
KPBS Midday EditionA sculpture at San Diego State University's Imperial Valley campus tells the story of Maayehaa, the Creator God spirit, as part of the university's land acknowledgement series. Then, our Midday Movies critics share their top films up for awards consideration. And finally, your weekend preview.
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KPBS obtained a letter from Rachael Borrelli, the assistant director of San Diego County Animal Services, in which she apologized for an obscene recording of her calling for more dogs to be euthanized. -
Viktoriia Bulavina’s lawyers say her detention marks a new escalation in the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigration.
- He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- America's new top health diplomat has strong opinions on abortion and gender
- COMIC: 6 tips to help you overcome social anxiety this season
- Could stricter hydrogen sulfide standards protect communities near the polluted Tijuana River?
Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden lights up the night with Lightscape
ICE detains Ukrainian wife of US citizen following green card interview
Cultural powerhouses merge at Balboa Park’s Center for Women’s History
Is Chula Vista’s dream of a public university finally coming into focus?
UC San Diego is trying to solve a remedial math problem
Family calls for outside investigation after Imperial Valley police kill 14-year-old boy
San Diegans react: Police access private license plate reader data with little oversight
Why SDGE bought a much-needed firefighting helicopter but never used it
San Diego County police agencies access many private license plate readers with minimal oversight
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First, federal workforce reductions by the current administration are putting the prevention of ship fires in jeopardy. Next, they are looking for volunteers for January’s Point-In-Time count. Then, a training for first-responders around driverless vehicles. Also, for three months in a row the San Diego Humane Society has set records for the number of adult dogs in their care. Lastly, some weekend events, happening this holiday weekend. -
First, the San Diego County District Attorney is asking for help fighting back against retail theft. Next, the new state legislation is looking to put stricter limits on exposure to a toxic gas created by sewager. Also, a mishap at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Followed by, one San Diego Unified school got a visit from a very special seasonal guest. Finally, we take you to the hidden local gem of Graffiti Gardens in Encanto.
- Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
- California schools that need foreign workers for teacher jobs can’t afford Trump’s new visa fee
- 17 local institutions to collaborate on cross-border academic exchange
- Congress members react to woman’s experience in federal detention
