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Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, California.
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First, ten days into the war with Iran and we are still unclear on how or what an ending to the conflict would look like. Also, Lemon Grove’s city council is one step closer to an ordinance that could expand protections for renters. We’ll also tell you about the San Diego Zoo’s new lease with the city. Then, we’ll bring you to a place so eclectic that it can be hard to describe in March’s Museum A Month. Lastly,we bring you the details about a new play commissioned by The Old Globe.
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Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters/CatchLight LocalCalifornia Democrats introduced legislation to restore Medi-Cal for all income-qualifying residents of any age, including undocumented immigrants. Gov. Newsom scaled back that program because of state budget deficits. -
The city will gather community members’ feedback on a potential tenant protection ordinance later this month and in April. However, council members remain divided on the issue. -
Alexander Nguyen/KPBSCounty officials and leaders of San Diego Foundation Monday announced the Partnership to Protect San Diegans, an initiative intended to protect safety-net programs serving local families as federal changes impact service. -
Camille Cohen/CalMattersCalifornia has 40,000 affordable housing units ready to break ground. One setback is holding them upTens of thousands of affordable units across California are stuck in financial purgatory, according to a new report. Will more money get them moving?
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Droves of young people who are turning to tactile, analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration. -
To mark International Women's Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world. -
Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with BPR listener Wesley Davis and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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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. -
The Mountain View neighborhood had been terrorized for years by drug dealing, violence and even murder stemming from a gang takeover of a local market. But community members eventually came together with police and prosecutors.
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
The plan to build massive data center in Imperial County — without environmental review
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Longtime Rep. Darrell Issa announced Friday he will not seek reelection in 2026 after serving in Congress for more than two decades. Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis joins Midday Edition Monday to talk about where the race goes from here, and reflect on Issa's political legacy. -
The Great Spartan Band at Central Union High School has a long history of excellence and award winning performances. Two of their traditions include The Shuffle and “I’m So Glad,” both from the band traditions of HBCU’s and other bands of the South.This episode explores what these mean to the band members of today and of the past.
- Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her
- San Diego County to sue DHS for access to inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center
- ICE has spun a massive surveillance web. We talked to people caught in it
- California Senator presses DHS secretary for access to detention facilities
