Human bodies have a natural cooling system, but it can do only so much in high temperatures and humidity. Here's the science behind how heat kills. And how to protect yourself.
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Three San Diego musicians — Divina, James Spaite and Shua — take the stage at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion for intimate performances and candid conversations about the songs they write and the experiences that inspired them.
- U.S. soccer fans gather at watch parties across San Diego county for World Cup kickoff
- Soccer fans pack Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego for FIFA World Cup kickoff watch party
- She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll cheer in person
- The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1
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Lenny Ignelzi/APIt used to be rare for immigrants to be arrested at entrances to military bases, but there have been dozens of arrests since President Donald Trump returned to power last year. -
San Diego has one of the busiest skies in the U.S. with over thousands of planes flying daily. The county is home to commercial flyers, enthusiasts and acrobats of the sky. -
Rajender TellaCaltrans expects to begin construction on the $145 million project this fall and have it ready by 2028. -
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Fred Greaves for CalMattersDestructive golden mussels are wreaking havoc in California waterways. Why are California water managers ending precautions for a vital reservoir?
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Hundreds of Padres fans clocked in from Petco Park on Wednesday, attempting to work remotely during the baseball game. From Zoom calls to insurance sales, productivity was up to bat. -
“America at 250: San Diego 1776-2026” looks at the last 250 years in San Diego county using a variety of curated objects. -
Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.
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Lawyers who spoke to KPBS said immigration judges are now ordering bond amounts that previously were only used for criminals on international wanted lists. The U.S. Department of Justice says the courts are following the law and that the claims are “baseless.” -
The Trump administration is avoiding environmental review on construction that is destroying boulders that have been on Kuchamaa Mountain, near the border city of Tecate, for more than 100 million years.
- Newsom announces $46 million of voter-approved funding to help address Tijuana River pollution
- Overwhelmed by skin care products? Cut through the noise with our new newsletter
- Ebola testing has improved in DRC but still isn't nearly enough
- Socioeconomic factors are becoming 'biologically embedded' in children's brains
Part 2: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Part 1: Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with resisting an officer and nothing else
Immigrant detentions on San Diego’s military bases have spiked under Trump
Lawyers accuse immigration courts of holding ‘sham’ bond hearings
How a San Diego English teacher is using AI in her classroom
Parents push San Diego Unified to limit classroom screen use
Meet the candidates for San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 5
Primary Election 2026: Breaking down the San Diego County school board races
Part 1: El Cajon’s refugee community remains vibrant but vulnerable in Trump era
Dog euthanasia rate and staff turnover improve at county shelters, but other problems persist
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First, forecasters have announced that El Niño is here and the conditions its expected to bring later this year. Also, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is now signing the upcoming fiscal year budget, but the funding source isn’t sustainable. Then, the Padres hosted a remote work event that we attended to check in on productivity levels. Next, the San Diego History Center is joining America’s 250th anniversary celebration. And, some weekend events to check out. -
As the World Cup kicks off, we look at how rising ticket costs are pricing out soccer fans. Then, local spoken word hip-hop group Lyrical Groove performs for Black Music Month. And, your weekend arts preview.
- Endangered ram dies after getting caught in concertina wire at US-Mexico border
- Federal judge orders immigrant detention center to allow San Diego County health inspection
- Sewage spike, odors worsen in San Diego's South Bay after Tijuana pipeline collapse
- Mexico's president sees 'no issue' with her country hosting Iran's World Cup team during tournament
