Reps. Sara Jacobs and Mike Levin say their offices have received complaints about detainees’ access to medical care and fresh food.
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First, Representatives Sara Jacobs and Mike Levin got a look inside the Otay Mesa immigration detention center. Also, we bring you an update on a decades-long effort to restore California fisheries. Then, we’ll bring you the story of a Chula Vista tall ship considered an asset to the community. Plus, the inspiration behind this year’s Beatles Fair.
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Courtesy of Hansen SurfboardsHansen founded his eponymous surf shop in 1961, where he became known for his surfboard shaping skills. He died over the weekend, a company memorial said. A paddle-out will be scheduled at a later date. -
Ariana Drehsler/CalMattersNearly every California county saw a drop in children's eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds. One boy's teachers thought he was disruptive. He just couldn't see the board. -
Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters/CatchLight LocalA federal judge rules that the Border Patrol again broke the rules in California immigration sweeps, saying agents acted “without considering or complying with law Congress enacted.” -
Larry Valenzuela/CalMattersSteve Hilton and Chad Bianco need to split the vote nearly evenly to lock Democrats out of the race. Their strategy? Attack each other relentlessly.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Beatles Fair returns this weekend and is bringing awareness to pedestrian safety. Also, an author explores the history and evolution of Black representation in film. Plus, why more young people are turning to analog hobbies. -
Ahmad Joudeh once danced under the threat of ISIS in a Syrian refugee camp. Now he performs on world stages. He shares how survival became art, how he reclaimed his story and what it takes to live fully as a dancer. -
UC San Diego men's soccer will compete in the Pac-12 starting 2026-27, igniting a fresh rivalry with San Diego State.
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To help meet state and local renewable energy goals, county leaders have approved a series of clean energy projects in East County. But the communities in Jacumba, Boulevard and elsewhere are wary. -
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.
César Chávez was a hometown hero in Brawley. Now the city confronts his alleged abuses
Chicana leaders grapple with the recent allegations against César Chávez
California moves to strengthen end-of-life decisions, but gaps in access remain
East County green energy boom sparks concern over impacts to natural landscape, cultural sites
To restore soil, UCSD scientists are experimenting with probiotics for plants
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
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We hear from a legal expert on the birthright citizenship case in front of the Supreme Court. Then, Catholics gathered outside of the Federal Courthouse downtown as a reaffirmed commitment to accompany migrants inside. Also, we’ll tell you about two middle-schoolers who won first place for their documentary.
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs visited the Tijuana River Valley to hear from small business owners on how the ongoing sewage crisis is affecting their establishments.
- San Diego Catholics reaffirm commitment to accompany migrants inside federal courthouse
- San Diego Sheriff’s inmate transfers to ICE spiked in 2025
- The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother
- After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?
