The 2026 State of the Air report ranked San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad as being the fifth-worst nationally for annual particle pollution.
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First, Congressman Juan Vargas said “AIPAC has never given me a penny,” but a look into campaign finance records says otherwise. Also, Poway is being sued by both the state and a local tribe over a housing development project. Including, a new report by the American Lung Association says that San Diego County is among the most polluted counties in America. Then, another installation of the Pod Behind the Package centered around Giants, an art exhibit that recently landed at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
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Alex Brandon/APMore than 1,100 Afghans vetted and approved to relocate to the U.S. have been stuck at a refugee camp in Qatar since President Donald Trump halted refugee resettlement his first day back in office. -
This weekend in the arts in San Diego: The 9th annual San Diego Book Crawl; Panda Fest; City Nature Challenge; new visual art at Deixis Gallery; Without Walls (WOW) Fest; San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase; new indie pop; a climate dance party and more. -
Martin do Nascimento/CalMattersAt its three most popular campuses, UC agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students. The state covered the loss of revenue from nonresident students, who pay three times what instate students pay. -
Erik Andersen/KPBSGet to know Norma Contreras, John Franklin, Rebecca Jones, Kyle Krahel and Sasha Miller as we explore their backgrounds, their top priorities, and what is at stake for voters in this election.
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What does Iran look like beyond conflict? Iranian American artists here in San Diego use sculpture, storytelling and tradition to share a fuller picture of culture, memory and home. -
President Trump says the Kennedy Center must close for renovation. Members of Congress and two lawsuits contend the real reason is mismanagement, artist cancellations and declining ticket sales. -
KPBS Midday EditionThis Earth Day, we talk about the collective action to protect the environment — from gardens to cultural change.
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Months after San Diego’s Animal Services Department cut ties with the department heads, a new leadership duo will manage operations. -
County supervisors used obscure events fund to solicit over $100K from influential donors since 2024A KPBS investigation found supervisor offices tapped influential companies, associations and individuals for monetary gifts. Some of the entities had business before the county at the time.
- Two startlingly different views on long-awaited data on America's anti-HIV efforts
- AI's a suck up. Research shows how it flatters and suggests we're not to blame
- State board now has rules to distribute Prop. 4 funds for cross-border pollution fixes
- Gene therapy for a rare type of deafness shows lasting results
South County pediatrician reflects on 7 years as Dr. Plastic Picker
Ambidextrous San Diego man boasts the benefits of doing things backward
San Diego Book Crawl returns for its 9th year, bigger than ever
Deportation flights from San Diego have spiked since Trump took office
America, the world’s great melting pot … really?
County supervisors used obscure events fund to solicit over $100K from influential donors since 2024
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
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First, Proposition 4 sets aside funding for border water quality projects, we’ll tell you how the funding will be split up and distributed. Then, pushback continues against Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget. Also, La Mesa is the latest city in the county to approve of new e-bike ordinances. And, as part of Earth Day coverage, we profile Dr. Plastic Picker.
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April 30 of this year marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. A new podcast shares the story of a former Marine's experience in that conflict— and the family connection that helped tell the story.
- County Supervisors OK immigrant resource deal with Mexican consulate
- Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
- Rep. Juan Vargas denies receiving AIPAC money, contradicting the public record
- Border Patrol: Cocaine, meth worth $2.8 million seized at border
