The bill would streamline the approval process for building high-rise affordable housing and mixed-use developments near downtown transit hubs.
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First, we’ll tell you some of the contributing factors around why 2025 was the deadliest year ever recorded for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Centers. Then, we’ll tell you why more and more flights coming from San Diego’s military airports are deportation flights. And, we’ll tell you about a new legislature that looks to build more affordable housing in our cities’ urban centers. Also, uncomfortable conversations around death are moving to more social settings like a bar. And, International Dark Sky Week is here! We’ll tell you about some of the stargazing events happening across San Diego County this week.
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Tony Ding/APThe new jerseys feature several Day of the Dead symbols like La Catrina, marigolds and papel picado. -
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMattersLawmakers put millions toward a state library program aimed at bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to California children. Now the state library and a California nonprofit are under fire for how they spent some of the money. -
Rich Pedroncelli/Associated PressAfter the dramatic downfall of Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, the race for California governor is moving on. Once a leading candidate to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, Swalwell suspended his campaign and then announced he would resign from Congress following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman. -
Ariana Cubillos/APLast year, nearly 120 deportation flights took off from San Diego International Airport and MCAS Miramar. In 2024, there were zero.
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Additionally, visitors generated $11 million in federal taxes and $7.6 million in state and local taxes. Breeders' Cup visitors spent $38.7 million across hotels, dining, retail, transportation and entertainment and $5 million was spent on facility enhancements and event infrastructure at Del Mar, the study found. -
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.
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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.
- Scripps Health granted $12.7M for stem cell knee injury repair studies
- Talking about death over drinks: Event aims to make end-of-life conversations social
- Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so
- Coronado shoreline closed due to sewage contamination
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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Amid rising food and nutrition insecurity, we talk about how local community gardens are helping fill in the gap — and where to go if want to start growing your own produce. -
A new investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle finds that medical misdiagnoses and delays have contributed to a record number of deaths in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- With a national spotlight on birthright citizenship and immigration, how does California fit in?
- Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
- The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother
- After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?
