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The half-cent sales tax could raise $80 million per year for the Tijuana River sewage problem, but there’s little direction on how it should be spent.
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First, we looked into some of the ways that you could try to find a fair deal on homeowners insurance. Then, supporters of a county sales tax increase say they have enough signatures but are unclear on where exactly the money would go. Also, following complaints from residents, the city has now presented updates to its street improvement plan. Plus, scientists and musicians at UC San Diego are collaborating on a unique composition. And to close out today’s pod, we remember a late icon of the San Diego Civil Rights Movement.
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Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersNearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction. -
From hip-hop to folk, these San Diego musicians stood out with creativity and serious skill in their 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Contest submissions.
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Jules Hotz/CalMattersRecent polling suggests it’s unlikely that two Republicans would lock Democrats out of the November gubernatorial election. But some liberal activists are still panicking about the possibility of a MAGA governor. Their solution could delay California’s already slow ballot-counting. -
Courtesy of San Pasqual AcademyAs the foster care system has prioritized placing youth with families, enrollment at the residential campus has dropped.
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The premiere of “The Inaudible Ocean” is on May 20 at the Conrad Prebys Music Center Concert Hall in La Jolla. -
The 2026 San Diego International Fringe Festival runs for 12 days with new venues from Poway to Ensenada, international artists and the World Fringe Congress coming to San Diego. -
After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short.
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County-run animal shelters saw a spike in dog euthanasia rates and high staff turnover in recent years. Those numbers have gotten better — but dogs continue to endure substandard conditions at one shelter. -
Several nonprofits and immigrant rights organization told KPBS that Mayor Todd Gloria has not been collaborative or transparent in creating a response plan for how to handle a Minneapolis-style immigration enforcement operation in San Diego.
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Harold "Hal" K. Brown was an important force in San Diego's civil rights movement, advocating for desegregation, equity in education and more. We look back at his life and commitment to racial and economic justice. -
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