Hospital groups pushed back against the deadline, warning the proposed rules could strain a fragile behavioral health system.
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First, in a new KPBS series, we talk with a local mom who shares how she makes ends meet in San Diego County. Then, the second part of a series on Black defendants having a higher likelihood of facing charges that could lead to life without parole than their counterparts. . We also tell you details around California psychiatric hospitals having a new deadline to adjust to new staffing rules. Also, Olympic soccer is coming to San Diego! Plus, our Cinema Junkie offers a creative alternative to Super Bowl Sunday.
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Alcoléa & CieSkip the Super Bowl for a live movie concert featuring the fantastical silent films of French cinema trailblazer Georges Méliès. -
Jordann Tomasek/Birch Aquarium at ScrippsThis season, a new, young pair partnered up, resulting in the female laying a clutch of two eggs, aquarium leaders said. -
Sydney Tran/Sydney Tran Photography for San Diego Tet FestivalFrom lion dances to cultural fairs, discover the best community events in San Diego to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. -
Courtesy of San Diego Unified School DistrictThe project included a transitional kindergarten and kindergarten building, an expanded grass joint-use field, a secure main campus entryway, renovated classrooms and shade shelters.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe Museum of Us' new exhibition explores how race has shaped laws and daily life in San Diego. Artists Einar and Jamex De La Torre talk about their piece and what they hope visitors will take away from the collection. -
After President Trump announced plans for a "Complete Rebuilding" of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., what exactly did he mean, and what does it mean for the arts? -
The Farmers Insurance Open has some of the best weather ever. What it didn't have was drama. Rose started with a six-shot lead and never let anyone get any closer, winning by seven.
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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. -
Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, have access to the SANDAG database known as ARJIS. But the local agency has no authority to audit their use.
- How a Black fossil digger became a superstar in the very white world of paleontology
- GLP-1 obesity drugs can complicate life for people with disordered eating
- California AG sues Rady Children’s over decision to end gender-affirming care program
- This global health leader praises Trump's aid plan — and gears up to beat malaria
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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San Diegans can find multiple species of whales at various times throughout the year off the area's shores. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear from local whale experts Nicole Schriber and Domenic Biagini to learn more about some of these giant marine mammals that San Diegans can see. -
San Diego County leaders agreed to use rainy-day funds for several Tijuana River sewage projects. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre talks about how the money will be spent.
- San Diego, San Jose suing DOJ over funding to investigate cyber crimes against kids
- Newsom blasts Trump administration’s immigration crackdown; touts California’s drug enforcement efforts
- Is immigration enforcement 'a purge of undesirables?' — Redditors' questions answered
- Return of Border Patrol boss Bovino has some in El Centro on edge
