KPBS has a planned power outage, due to set up of our new backup generator, scheduled for Saturday, May 18th from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., impacting our live stream, FM and TV.

'Bike To Work Day' Highlights San Diego's Infrastructure Needs

May 17
By Megan Burks
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City Heights groups seize on Bike to Work Day to advocate for better bike infrastructure.

San Diego Unemployment Drops To 7 Percent

May 17
City News Service
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The unemployment rate in San Diego County in April was 7 percent, down from a revised 7.7 percent in March and below the estimate of 8.6 percent in April 2012, the state Employment Development Department reported today.

Roundtable: Cancer in Jail; Sea Wall Lawsuits; Frogs With Fungus; Mice With Alzheimer's; Undocumented Millions

May 17
Midday Edition
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A woman dying in Las Colinas jail would be released if she were in prison. Homeowners atop the Solana Beach bluffs may sue the city. The decision to import African Clawed Frogs decades ago having dire consequences now. The landscape of undocumented immigrants in California and the nation is complex.

As Strike Looms, UC Medical Centers Cancel Elective Surgeries

May 17
By Kenny Goldberg
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Elective surgeries are being canceled at University of California Medical Centers in anticipation of a potential strike next week by thousands of patient care workers.

Psychology Tops List Of SDSU's Most Popular Degrees Among 2013 Graduates

May 17
KPBS
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A degree in psychology is the most coveted among San Diego State University's class of 2013, the university said Friday.

San Diego-Based Navy Officer Fired For 'Inappropriate' Emails Sent To Female Subordinates

May 17
By Beth Ford Roth
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The Navy has removed Cmdr. Allen Maestas as executive officer of the San Diego-based Beachmaster Unit 1 because of "inappropriate" texts and emails sent to two women in his command.

Fungus-Spreading Frogs Could 'Wipe Out' California Amphibians

May 17
By David Wagner
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The San Diego Zoo's resident frog disease expert worries that a fungus carried by invasive frogs could make most of California's amphibians simply disappear.

Soldier Drowns In Afghanistan

May 17
By Beth Ford Roth
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Army Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea, 33, died May 15 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, Rhea drowned while attempting to cross a body of water during combat operations.

Qualcomm's Matt Grob Talks Wireless Technology And Healthcare On White House Series

May 17
By Tarryn Mento
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Better wireless technology helps us play more games and stream more movies on our smartphones, but Qualcomm's executive vice president, Matt Grob points to another area for its use.

San Diego Youth And Their Parents Invited To Get First-Hand Look At Juvenile Hall

May 17
By Susan Murphy
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The San Diego public is invited on Saturday, May 18 for a behind-the-scenes look at the Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility.

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