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One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal.
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In this episode of Port of Entry, poet and journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reflects on growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and turning those experiences and memories into his book “California Southern: Writing from the Road, 1992–2025.”
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They claim the facility missed several red flags, leading to the deaths of their son and three others at the mosque. -
Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationThe National Weather Service will now hold weekly briefings about the strong El Niño in the Pacific Ocean. -
Legislators introduced Senate Bill 420 in response to a KPBS investigation. It’s now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. -
Council President Joe LaCava and Councilmember Raul Campillo have introduced an ordinance to permanently ban paid parking in city-owned lots at the beaches. They could be leaving millions of dollars on the table. -
NOAAForecasters said the chances of the storm directly striking Southern California remain "very low," although rain, high surf and other impacts are increasingly likely over the Labor Day weekend. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersTwo bills sent to Newsom set new rules for determining when colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.
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Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination. -
Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you? -
NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia.
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The law, signed by President Trump in January 2025, requires immigrants accused of certain crimes to be detained, even if they aren’t charged or convicted. -
The district’s board majority wants to spend nearly $3.9 million on stipends for coaches and athletic directors, among other things. Last year, they eliminated all teacher librarian positions, citing a budget deficit and enrollment decline.
This virtual tour lets everyone see La Jolla's underwater park
Trump Administration funding cuts threatens crisis scientific research program with aquatic robots.
Despite Iran war challenges, beard crackdown remains Pentagon priority
E-bike bans or better bike lanes? San Diego experts weigh in
Why this 1857 adobe house is still standing
Local artist and designer blends Filipino and Mexican cultures into streetwear
Listening room holds space for music, liberation and community
We paid a visit to the father of Balboa Park: George Marston
After budget cuts last year, Grossmont Union School Board approves millions in new athletics funding
‘Something’s got to be done’: Challenging SDG&E on behalf of ratepayers
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In this episode of Voices del Valle, we hear directly from young people growing up in Slab City—an off-grid desert community often misunderstood and misrepresented. While documentaries tend to focus on the extremes, these voices reveal a more complex reality shaped by resilience, community, and coming of age in an unconventional place. -
A new pop-up art exhibit features tables that were transformed from torn-down sections of the Tijuana-San Diego border fence. Then, we preview a new immersive sound installation. And finally, your weekend preview.
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