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First, a Marine Corps investigation says a rare malfunction was the cause of an artillery explosion over the I-5 last fall. Then, San Diego County supervisor Paloma Aguirre is calling on SANDAG to deny immigration officials access to a law enforcement database. Plus, more on dwindling election trust ahead of the midterms. And, we visit a landfill-turned-garden in Paradise Hills.
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A less severe heat advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 8 p.m. Friday for San Diego County mountains, with highs in the 90s possible below 4,500 feet and into the 80s at higher elevations. -
U.S. Marine CorpsA Marine Corps investigation could not conclusively say why the artillery shell's fuze malfunctioned but said no misconduct involved. -
Andrew Bowen/KPBSWhat other expenses have you cut to pay for electricity? How have rising rates impacted your household? Are you behind on payments? -
Godofredo A. Vásquez/APInspector General Ben Belnap warned lawmakers the project's current funding stream may not keep pace with construction costs.
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KPBS Midday EditionAs the city of San Diego rolls out new parking fees and policies, local organizations in Balboa Park are concerned about the impact on visitors. -
See looks from best actor Michael B. Jordan, best actress Jessie Buckley and more stars on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night. -
Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KCUR listener Justin Marciniak and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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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. -
The Trump administration is not only arresting far more children, but they are being kept in the system longer. Research shows that any contact with the immigration enforcement system increases anxiety, post-traumatic stress and depression in children.
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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El equipo de Port of Entry sigue a Emilio Montiel, un cantante, actor y productor de cine de 71 años. Lo acompañamos en el set de sus últimas películas y descubrimos que hay mucho más en sus producciones directas a YouTube de lo que se ve a simple vista, recordándonos el valor de creer en tus sueños. -
The city of San Diego honored Maria Chavez, immigration legal director of Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA), as part of its commemoration of Women's History Month.
- 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
- Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her
