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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has repeatedly pointed to U.S. and Israeli military superiority as the key to achieving goals in Iran war, says "this is not 2003," refuting comparisons to war in Iraq.
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First, the county has officially made good on their promise to sue the Department of Homeland Security if not granted access inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Also, we bring you a story about how a simple blood test could help to predict dementia. Last but not least, we visit a local gathering place that’s rooted in community and ancestral connection.
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Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersSan Diego County is suing the Trump administration for illegally blocking officials from inspecting ICE detention centers. This comes after there have been ‘alarming reports’ about unsafe conditions inside the centers. -
Semantha Norris/CalMattersA California appeals court upheld a 2022 regulatory decision to reduce rooftop solar payments. Environmental groups may appeal to the state Supreme Court. -
John Locher/APVisitors are flocking to Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada to take in a rare phenomenon known as a superbloom. -
Ilan-Lael FoundationIn the mountains east of San Diego sits a place called Ilan-Lael. It’s 14 buildings on 10 acres, but beyond that, this place defies description.
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The holiday began as a religious celebration honoring St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland. -
KPBS Midday EditionUC San Diego is hosting the 25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium this week. Award recipient Carol Gilligan joins Midday Edition Tuesday to talk about her pioneering work highlighting the experiences of women and girls in research, and share her reaction to receiving the Kyoto Prize. -
The Old Globe's newly commissioned play based on Herman Melville's 1853 short story, "Bartleby, the Scrivener," has extended its run through March 22.
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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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As the Iran war stretches into its second week, concerns are growing around the impact the conflict will have for the global economy. Then, we talk about thoughtful ways parents can approach conversations with their kids about the news in today's world. -
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.
- 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
