Daniel Amao
Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
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Richard Louv coined the term "nature-deficit disorder" two decades ago. On a hike near Julian, he explains why slowing down and paying attention to the natural world can improve our health, reshape how we think and help us feel more alive.
- How Navy sailors and their families built the foundations of San Diego’s Filipino community
- Filipino San Diegans keep faith and culture strong through regional associations
- Far from their homeland, San Diego Filipinos grow food and memories
- How decades of US immigration law shaped the Filipino diaspora — and San Diego
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Jamie Sanchez/KPBSFrom youth clubs to community pickup groups, soccer organizations across San Diego are seeing more people eager to get involved in the sport. -
Warner Bros./DC"Supergirl" is getting a lot of hate online, but the new DCU film is actually the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th, as a punk superheroine and her mischievous dog win your heart. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersA new report on youth well-being in San Diego County found that fewer young people are earning enough money to support themselves. KPBS wants to know: How are you making ends meet as a young person in San Diego County? -
The most popular destinations for Southern Californians include San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, according to AAA. -
Erik Jepsen/UC San DiegoA sea of scientists is genetically cataloging marine invertebrates and algae along the Golden State’s coast. -
David Jaewon Oh/Seattle OperaSan Diego native Andy Acosta stars in San Diego Opera's production of "Fellow Travelers," an acclaimed opera exploring love, identity and the Lavender Scare.
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In many cities across the country, rooting for the U.S. Men's National Team during the FIFA World Cup is an easy choice. But for a cross-border city like San Diego, that choice isn’t as simple for fans who have close ties to both the U.S. and Mexico. -
John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories. -
They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.
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Former Department of Animal Services Assistant Director Rachael Borrelli claims the county failed to adequately respond when an employee allegedly spread false rumors that she had a sexual relationship with a former department leader. -
It 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.
- Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs
- Oregon ER doctors win a 'David and Goliath' battle against a national company
- With Sharp partnership official, Tri-City aims to restart labor and delivery later this year
- Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
A half-century fight to save an Emerald Hills green space for a park may soon be decided
The rising cost of youth sports is leaving some kids on the sideline
How military families manage San Diego's high cost of living
Sweetwater Union High School District holds first graduation ceremony in Tijuana
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
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Loud Fridge Theatre debuts "Boy My Greatness," which follows the boy players who acted out Shakespeare's heroines. Then, we hear about a children's book that embraces self love through beloved farmyard animals. And, your weekend preview. -
A longtime film critic and an illustrator/drag queen performer discuss creating and self-publishing the first Wiggly Wriggly Farm story — and why they hope Lenny the Little Sheep helps children embrace who they are.
- California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants
- California to share driver license data despite fears it could expose unauthorized immigrants
- Supreme Court ruling on asylum case has roots in San Diego
- Amid escalating medical concerns, Otay Mesa Detention Center faces a question of oversight
