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The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.
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First, immigration court observers were briefly detained and cited on Thursday. Then, we bring you one story of how law enforcement and the community partnered up. And, some are now celebrating after a school board reversed course on a plan to lay off librarians. We also give you an early preview of what you can expect at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Lastly, another offering of the SDNN original, Pod Behind the Package.
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Ariana Drehsler/CalMattersCalifornia is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children. -
Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersCovered California enrollment fell 2.7% following the end of enhanced federal premium assistance. That’s better than expected, but many people are making concessions to afford staying insured. -
Kim Phillips-Pea of the Southeast Art Team has been restoring public art throughout southeastern San Diego for five years. -
The Carlsbad Flower Fields opened March 1, featuring early blooms, an expanded butterfly encounter and special events.
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The decorated British actress discusses her new film Midwinter Break, her role in Oedipus on Broadway and how she balances stage and screen. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WXXI listener Jonathan Black and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
The Port of Entry team follows 71-year-old singer, actor and film producer Emilio Montiel on the set of his films. We discover there's more to his direct-to-YouTube movies than meets the eye — and are reminded of the value of believing in your dreams.
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A policy memo issued by the Department of Homeland Security last week says refugees who haven’t applied for a green card within one year of arriving in the U.S. can be detained. -
Since 2023, a rising number of Sprinter and Coaster riders have evaded fares on the trains. This spike coincides with the rollout of the district’s hands-off enforcement policy, which came in response to a surge in assaults.
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
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
From naval training center to arts hub: Arts District Liberty Station marks 25 years
How a SANDAG database might be aiding Trump’s deportation campaign
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Mexico is recovering from unrest that struck parts of the country after the killing of a major cartel leader. Plus, immigration officials are using new tactics to monitor activists. Then, how the border wall is impacting bighorn sheep. -
First, San Diego Gas and Electric profits fell by a third because of a large, one-time charge. Also, Escondido City Council has chosen to continue letting federal immigration officers train at a city-owned firing range. Then, the federal government swiftly responded to a sewage spill in the Potomac River, with some local residents living near the San Diego-Mexico border saying they feel left behind. And, we tell you about a sports competition where winning isn’t the priority. Last but not least, we share some weekend events happening across the county for you and yours to possibly take part in! Correction: A previous version of this story said without the disallowance, SDG&E would have made close to $1 billion in profit. According to their spokesperson, that is incorrect.
- No action taken on Escondido shooting range after community voices ICE concerns
- US offers $10 million for capture of brothers said to lead Mexico's Sinaloa cartel in Tijuana
- Federal agents detain immigration court observers in downtown San Diego
- “Left in the stench:” South San Diego communities frustrated as federal response ramps up for Potomac sewage spill
