53° Mostly CloudyImpostor Service Dogs On The Rise In San Diego
Impostor service dogs are becoming more common, even as San Diego dog owners find many local businesses welcome their canine companions.
Updated 2:22 p.m. PST, Thu December 19, 2013
Free Parking Expanding To Two Hours At Downtown San Diego Library
Free parking at the downtown San Diego Central Library will be extended from one hour to two hours with the new year, Interim Mayor Todd Gloria said Thursday.
Notice Of Appeal Filed Against Removal Of Mt. Soledad Cross
The lawyers for supporters of the Mount Soledad cross in La Jolla filed a notice Wednesday that they will appeal last week's federal court ruling that supported the removal of the religious symbol.
News & Analysis
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Survey Finds Muslim Students In California Are Subject To Bullying
- Dec. 19
A survey by the Council on American-Islamic Relations found biased-based bullying against Muslim students is occurring in California schools.
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Pentagon IDs 6 US Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash
- Dec. 19
The Department of Defense has released the names of the six U.S. soldiers who died Tuesday when their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan. Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy L. Billings, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua B. Silverman, Sgt. Peter C. Bohler, Sgt. 1st Class Omar W. Forde, Staff Sgt. Jesse L. Williams, and Spc. Terry K. D. Gordon.
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Santee Firefighters Hope to Oust the Fire Chief, Not the City Manager
- Dec. 19
A closed session meeting of the Santee City Council this week concerned the ongoing friction between the Santee Fire Fighters Association (SFFA) and the Fire Chief.
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Guilty Plea From Sweetwater School Official In Public Corruption Case
- Dec. 19
A Sweetwater Union High School District board member indicted in a public corruption case pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of accepting gifts above state limits and will resign from the board.
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Tuite's Parole Extended Until Next Summer
- Dec. 19
A mentally ill man acquitted in a retrial this month of fatally stabbing a 12-year-old Escondido girl in her bed nearly 16 years ago will be on parole for eight months, instead of the initially ordered period of less than two weeks.
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Big Sur wildfire now 79 percent contained
- Dec. 19
Rain and higher humidity on Thursday helped firefighters battling a wildfire in California's Big Sur region that has destroyed an estimated 22 homes.
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California man emerges as focus of Reno shooting case
- Dec. 19
Police in Nevada plan to hold a news briefing this afternoon to announce the identity of a gunman who shot three people and killed himself at a Reno hospital.
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US Service Member A Suspect In Navy Broadcaster's Death
- Dec. 19
There's been an update in the case of a U.S. Navy broadcaster's mysterious death in Germany. This week, a German judge charged an unnamed member of the U.S. military with manslaughter in the death of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dmitry Chepusov.
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Can Meditation Make Your Heart Healthier?
- Dec. 19
- Midday Edition
Using wireless technology, a Scripps study hopes to explore what physical changes take place during meditation.
Arts & Life
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Rants And Raves: Peter O'Toole
- Dec. 18
Peter O’Toole passed away over the weekend. He will be dearly missed but thankfully film will forever preserve his electric talent.
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San Diego Symphony CEO To Step Down Next Year
- Dec. 17
San Diego Symphony CEO Edward "Ward" Gill will step down when his contract ends in September 2014.
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Jacobs Center Concert Series Aims To Stimulate SE San Diego's Economy
- Dec. 16
A new concert series is coming to the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in southeastern San Diego.
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How To Make An Orc Sword
- Dec. 13
The second installment of the Hobbit Trilogy opened last night reigniting interest in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth with its hobbits, orcs, elves, and dwarves. I visited the Grossmont College Foundry where one student decided to try and forge an orc sword.
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Army-Navy Game Spirit Video Parodies GEICO Hump Day Camel Commercial
- Dec. 13
Guess what day it is? Not just Friday the 13th, but also the day before the Army-Navy game. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert took part in a hilarious spirit video that parodies the infamous GEICO Hump Day Camel Commercial.
Member Benefits
Celtic Woman In Concert At Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Center
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Highlights
San Diego Symphony Quartet At The New Children's Museum
This ensemble of members of the San Diego Symphony, led by Hernan Constantino (Music Director, Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra) will present a lively, interactive concert introducing the joys and thrills of classical music to children and families.
KPBS Holiday Programming 2013
View a listing of KPBS Television and Radio holiday programs that will air during the months of November, December and through New Year's Day.
Christmas With Elvis & Friends
Christmas was Elvis’ favorite time of year. Join tribute artist Joe Arreola and some of Temecula’s most talented performers as they transport us to a fun Elvis style family celebration of the King’s music and some of our Christmas favorites!
San Diego Humane Society: Project KEPPT Pet Food Bank - Central Campus
Project KEPPT day hosts a companion animal food bank in addition to licensing, microchipping, behavior and training advice, companion animal friendly housing referrals, and veterinary financial aid referrals.
'GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World' Exhibit
West Coast premiere of "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World," a new exhibition that has it all: Music. Technology. Science. Video. History. Pop culture. Games. Entertainment. This exhibition presents visitors with an engaging, entertaining, educational and hands-on experience with ...
