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The chain’s closure is disappointing for many but may have the biggest effect on communities with low food access.
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We kick off our newest season with the story of how Tijuana and San Diego won the designation as World Design Capital of 2024. We spoke with Jorge Francisco Sanchez and Catalina Silva, two contributors of the Tijuana side of the team about how they landed the designation as well as what made them stand out.You won't want to miss the first episode of our newest season!Nos vemos pronto!About Season 6Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region.This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research.From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics!Listen in and join us!Social media and contactFrom KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezProducer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Elma Gonzalez Lima BrandaoEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-ZappThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by.
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Jeff Chi/APGov. Gavin Newsom said a state unit that enforces housing development plans of cities and counties will expand to oversee local spending on homelessness. -
Jules Hotz/CalMattersTwo California lawmakers introduced bills intended to slow maternity ward closures after a CalMatters investigation found nearly 50 hospitals had ended labor and delivery services between 2012 and 2023. -
Charlotte Radulovich/KPBSThe Disaster Recovery Centers in Mountain View and Spring Valley will convert to U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers on Monday, it was announced Thursday. -
Kitty Alvarado/KPBSA trove of evidence was publicly released this week in the case of a woman's in-custody death at the Las Colinas jail in Santee, including multiple videos depicting what occurred inside the jail during her final days.
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This spring, discover our picks for the best art and culture in San Diego, including visual art, theater, dance, music and literature — and even some picks for kids. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal author Rachael Cohen will host a succulent art workshop in celebration of her book, "Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety." Also, we discuss two upcoming film festivals. And we have your weekend arts preview. -
The Day of the Child or Día del Niño is celebrated in many countries in April to promote the wellbeing of children. KPBS compiled a list of events and activities you can attend with your child.
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The wrongful termination suit, filed by a former nurse, alleges poor care and unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. -
Native American leaders say the omissions prevent people from learning about their collective history.
- Coalition in San Diego announces community safety initiative will qualify for ballot
- What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?
- Guns are killing more U.S. children. Shooting survivors can face lifelong challenges
- California sets long-awaited drinking water limit for 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant
Shelltown neighbors, still in limbo after the January flood, band together to survive
Lawsuit against ICE detention center highlights medical neglect complaints
Niland wants to know when its post office is coming back
TranscenDANCE offers youth equitable access to dance, art and support services
Without Walls art festival takes over UC San Diego campus
What does social emotional learning actually look like?
Migrants are drowning in the Pacific Ocean. Lifeguards on both sides of the border respond
The high-tech ways San Diego's water transmission pipelines are maintained
The San Diego Symphony uses Sound and Silence to teach elementary school students about music
Del Mar youth sports venue draws controversy and a lawsuit
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A cinephile's dilemma of having two film festivals happening at the same time: TCM Film Festival and San Diego Asian Film Festival's Spring Showcase. -
The latest report from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness once again shows more people became homeless last month than got out of it. In other news, a North County group says the sudden departure of the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board’s executive officer is a wake-up call for the county. Plus, we hear about special education for young kids in part of the special KPBS series "Where's My Village."
- Sen. Blakespear's bill to stop plastic bags in grocery stores passes committee
- Vital climate tool or license to pollute? The battle over California’s first carbon capture project
- Damage at Glen Canyon Dam has Colorado River users concerned
- Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution
