The adoption followed four hours of heated public comment and a lone "no" vote by a Jewish councilmember.
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First, following recent allegations made against Cesar Chavez, we’ll tell you how Governor Newsom and some San Diego local leaders reacted to the news. Then, the San Diego City Council passed a resolution defining antisemitism. Also, we’ll tell you about new guidelines set by the Encinitas Arts Commission and the impact they could have. Plus, the story of a local duo who just put out a children’s book centered around Persian New Year.
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Jeff Chiu/APTwo of California’s top lawmakers announced Thursday they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader. -
Encinitas Art Commission proposes cultural goals for the city’s general plan after disagreements over which sculptures qualified for installation left pedestals empty for months. -
NetflixThe 33rd annual festival celebrates Latino film and culture through Sunday at venues across San Diego County. -
The world’s most-watched sporting event kicks off in June, and San Diego will be a part of it. Two teams will set up camp in the region for the FIFA World Cup.
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Mr. Flower Fantastic is a graffiti artist turned floral designer who keeps his identity a secret. His new show is an ode to NYC in orchids. Oh, and did we mention he's allergic to flowers? -
KPBS Midday EditionThe U.S. Postal Service released a new commemorative set of stamps honoring lowrider culture on Friday. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear more about the rich history of lowriding and what it has meant for Chicano culture in San Diego through the years. -
Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando looks back at the biggest moments of the 98th Academy Awards — from historic wins and industry politics to why Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" deserved more recognition.
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San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre is calling on her fellow SANDAG board members to officially deny ICE agents access to the controversial ARJIS database. -
Life changed in an instant one morning in February for the Olivo family. Their father and brother were arrested by ICE agents. The following weeks were filled with fear, confusion and anger.
A Black-owned ranch in the Tijuana River Valley fosters community and ancestral connection
In Encinitas, people are gathering to talk about death and find community
Through her lens: San Diego pet photographer uses her talent to help shelter dogs get adopted
North County Transit District beset by surging fare evasion, faces dwindling revenues
How Trump’s mass deportation agenda is playing out in San Diego
Inside San Diego's 'museum without walls'
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
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First, new federally-imposed requirements to CalFresh and Medi-Cal will begin being phased in on April 1st. Then, the county received Proposition 1 funding for a behavioral health campus in the Midway District. Also, San Diego is set to host two World Cup teams. And a story about an orchestra that has created a space for people to play freely with no judgement. Lastly, a sneak peak at the 33rd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival.
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A package of bills making its way through Congress could lead to the federal government's most significant housing reforms in decades.
- DHS responds to county report of steep increase in immigration detentions
- Microfinance program improves health and stability for sex workers in Tijuana, SDSU study finds
- California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
- ICE arrests of children in San Diego region skyrocketed in 2025, records show
