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First, a partial government shutdown began over the weekend. Then, in the first part of a 2-part series we bring you stories from advocates who volunteer to observe immigration courts in San Diego. Also, we look into why enrollment is going down at schools and why it was so hard to find out how many students are currently enrolled in San Diego’s largest district. Last but not least, we tell you why the federal government’s choice to end the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions is very personal to scientists here in San Diego.
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The partial shutdown began Saturday after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security.
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The city has industrial pumps and vacuum trucks on hand to try to prevent flooding.
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Climate scientist reacts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to rescind its endangerment finding.
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Government offices will be closed as well as state and federal courts, city and county branch libraries and post offices. There will be no regular U.S. mail delivery.
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The Port of Entry team had a busy 2025, and we want to share some behind-the-scenes and reflections of our Public Engagements of 2025.
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This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WWNO listener Shyra Latiolais and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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The departure of Vaughn Maurice, who led the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, came after the county cut ties with his second in command two weeks ago.
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The departure of Rachael Borrelli, who was second in command at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, comes after KPBS uncovered an obscene message she sent regarding animals in the county’s care.
This El Cajon museum takes visitors back to the frontier days of the Old West
How a new law could help one local family trapped in parking citation debt
Environmental costs spark a movement against massive Imperial Valley data center
The developers behind plans to build a massive data center in Imperial County
The plan to build massive data center in Imperial County — without environmental review
From naval training center to arts hub: Arts District Liberty Station marks 25 years
How a SANDAG database might be aiding Trump’s deportation campaign
Imperial Beach residents mourn Gary Gates and question why deputies shot him
Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden lights up the night with Lightscape
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One of the scientific foundations of the EPA's "endangerment finding" is rooted in local research dating back to 1958.
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First, a company based in Carlsbad is looking to mass produce solar-powered cars. Then, teachers in San Diego’s largest school district called off a strike. Also, an Imperial Beach city councilmember is raising privacy concerns as the city looks to crack down on e-bikes. Lastly, a once-considered lifelong Republican plans to run as a Democrat in his re-election.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Otay Mesa, says border is secure
- Kristi Noem to visit border near San Diego as polls show declining support for Trump policies
- Overtime pay and night vision binoculars: UC San Diego is among agencies helping patrol border
- Judge blocks California's ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges be clearly seen