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SDG&E reported that up to 64,866 customers could lose power this week due to heightened wildfire risks.
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Former San Diego County Supervisor and board chair Nora Vargas announced her surprise resignation on Dec. 20. The board will be selecting a new chair on Jan. 7. Then, a new study shows the challenges women at the Las Colinas jail face when trying to access reproductive health care. Plus, a judge has ruled that part of the San Diego Humane Society’s community cats program is unlawful.
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Matthew Bowler / KPBSShe called SDPD a "boys' club" where women are punished for speaking out. She resigned, citing retaliation after reporting an assault by her husband and fellow officer. -
Andrew Medichini/APCardinal Robert McElroy has been bishop of San Diego since 2015. -
Lara McCaffrey/KPBSThe average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased two-tenths of a cent Monday to $4.517, a day after rising six-tenths of a cent. -
Rich Pedroncelli/APThe budget announced Monday is mostly a placeholder as California waits to see if incoming President Donald Trump will follow through on threats to revoke billions in federal dollars.
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The iconic San Diego venue, known for championing foreign and independent films, screens its last movie on Jan. 5. -
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad made its collection of historical documents, photos and artifacts available online, providing a digital window into the 1950s TV star's legacy. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe talk about outdoors resolutions and how to take advantage of what’s in our backyard, right here in San Diego. Then, we hear from a unique film program at Carlsbad High School followed by a preview of artistic events coming up in January.
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The only way migrants can plead their case for asylum in the U.S. is to make an appointment through the Biden administration's CBP One mobile app. The app has a long wait list and migrants in a Tijuana shelter are praying for an appointment before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. -
San Diego resident Yvonne Elkin was determined to get her $100 dollars back.
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San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, we take a look into some media trends heading into the new year. -
After months of failed contract negotiations, Scripps Health has been removed from the Anthem Blue Cross insurance networks of 125,000 San Diegans. Reporter Melissa Mae shares what could happen next. Then, a Catholic school in El Cerrito is fighting to keep its doors open after the diocese of San Diego said it could no longer cover its budget deficit. Plus, reporter Amita Sharma shares how people are navigating dating in a deeply divided time.
