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First, we’ll tell you how last week's heat wave affected those living near the Tijuana River. Also, we bring you a story about research looking into a new way to use probiotics. Then, one local leader is proposing changes to protect end-of-life care. Next, a look at what’s new at Petco Park as the Padres get ready to kick off their season on Thursday. We’ll also bring you a look into Comic-Con’s sister convention.
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Lauren Justice/CalMattersThe records document road accidents involving hazardous waste, from spills to drunk driving crashes. -
Beachgoers were advised that the ocean water contains sewage and may cause illness. The water contact closure will remain in place until sampling and field observations confirm these areas are safe for water contact, according to a county statement. -
A San Diego woman is using a home kitchen program to turn her 88-year-old mother’s recipes into a business. All while continuing to cook them together. -
Inside the park, the Padres added two new video boards to the first- and third-base towers. They will display real-time pitchers' statistics.
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The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with historic preservation laws and to secure approval from Congress. -
NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KXJZ listener Jen Hart and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.
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To help meet state and local renewable energy goals, county leaders have approved a series of clean energy projects in East County. But the communities in Jacumba, Boulevard and elsewhere are wary. -
San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre is calling on her fellow SANDAG board members to officially deny ICE agents access to the controversial ARJIS database.
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- New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
- Cuba sends doctors on medical missions. The U.S. isn't a fan
- With help from California’s climate fund, Nestor is finally getting a new park
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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
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
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Documents reveal that Jeffrey Epstein funded research about telepathy and autism at UC San Diego. We break down what this reveals about Epstein's research interests, and the lack of scrutiny over research funding in higher education. -
We unpack the full history of the farmworkers' movement — beyond a single leader — following last week's news of sexual violence allegations against labor leader César Chávez.
- ICE deployments created chaos for cities and cost them millions, NPR analysis finds
- Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security
- Trump administration acknowledges it needs immigrant farmworkers as it moves to cut their pay
- ICE agents coming to some airports as travelers experience security delays
