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First, new data has confirmed what many were already skeptical of: most San Diego college students are using AI. Then, a San Diego lawmaker wants chain restaurants to be more transparent about drinks that are packed with sugar. Also, we’ll tell you why San Diego County is selling water to Riverside County.
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Katie Schoolov/KPBSThe gun event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 18 at the San Marcos sheriff's station, 182 Santar Place. -
Ariana Drehsler for CalMattersCalifornia’s first new conservancy in more than 15 years will oversee restoration, manage habitat and improve air quality at the deteriorating Salton Sea. -
Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters/CatchLight LocalFellow Democratic candidates are calling on Swalwell to drop out of the race for governor as major organizations are reviewing their endorsements of him following a report in the San Francisco Chronicle alleging he assaulted a former staffer. Swalwell denied the allegations. -
More than $1 million will be distributed among San Diego and other supporting cities, including San Jose and Mission Viejo, according to Schiff's office.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KUT listener Nell Newton and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
LA28, the organizing committee for the Games, described the presale as record-setting, reflecting a surge of excitement for the international event. They sold more tickets in the first week compared to previous Olympic Games, with every ticket going to residents, according to officials. -
The racetrack in Balboa Park recently began hosting events sanctioned by USA Cycling, which bans trans women from participating in women's races. More such races are planned, despite a city policy prohibiting anti-trans discrimination at the velodrome.
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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.
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
To restore soil, UCSD scientists are experimenting with probiotics for plants
A Black-owned ranch in the Tijuana River Valley fosters community and ancestral connection
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
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An events fund for San Diego County supervisors raises new questions about money and influence in government. Plus, how accurate is America's melting pot metaphor? And, how reporters are reflecting on Local News Day. -
First, we look back at local ties to NASA’s space program as Artemis II splashes down off the coast of San Diego. Then, we take a look at the impact of the war on local military families. Also, we take a look into why the San Diego Velodrome has begun hosting races that exclude transgender women. And plans for a local battery project in Escondido have now fallen through. SeaWorld is moving past fireworks and onto drones. Plus, some weekend events for you and yours to enjoy.
- America, the world’s great melting pot … really?
- New federal cuts to nutrition assistance target immigrants. City Heights is feeling the effects
- With a national spotlight on birthright citizenship and immigration, how does California fit in?
- San Diego Congressional representatives visit Otay Mesa Detention Center
