U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have dumped more than 100 people who judges have ordered released from the Otay Mesa Detention Center onto the streets of San Ysidro late at night, said those who work with detainees.
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First, SDG&E wants to raise gas and electric rates by more than 8%in 2028. Then, human rights advocates are bringing attention to another controversial U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactic. Also, a new grand jury report says the city of San Diego's Commission on Police Practices needs more staffing and authority. Next, our environment reporter interviews the county’s new Pollution Crisis Chief tasked to address the cross-border sewage crisis. And, our Cinema Junkie brings us a "grim" preview of a musical taking place at the La Jolla Playhouse.
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The California State Transportation Agency awarded the money through its Flexible State Rail Assistance Program. -
Abbie Parr/APSan Diego was included as one of 20 potential host cities in the joint bid by the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica for the 2031 competition. -
Pablo Unzueta/CalMattersA new law was supposed to keep severely mentally ill Californians from falling through the cracks. So far, it’s resulted in few people getting long-term care. -
Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters/CatchLight LocalVoters rejected billions of dollars in bonds that schools use to pay for repairs and modernization to aging campus facilities.
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Across the county people are coming together to celebrate those who served our country with parades, memorials and discounts for veterans. -
Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined the legal fight against Trump's D.C. arch, arguing it would disrupt views and cast shadows over their ancestors' graves at Arlington National Cemetery. -
Known as TV's detective Mike Hammer, Keach was a prolific actor on stage and screen. His wide-ranging roles included cops, cowboys and Shakespearean characters.
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A state law passed last year allowed members of the public to take photos of court records instead of paying steep copying fees. San Diego County Superior Court is only now coming into compliance. -
A KPBS investigation earlier this year found the nonprofit owner of the Imperial Regional Detention Facility had avoided millions in taxes by operating as a charity.
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On Midday Edition Wednesday, we speak with an immigration expert about how voter sentiment around immigration played a role in this year's election results, and where immigration policy goes from here. -
A new documentary tells the story of a local Marine unit's experience fighting one of the most violent battles of the War in Afghanistan. And, we pay a visit to Mount Soledad for Veterans Day. Plus, we revisit a documentary that explores the transition back to civilian life after serving time.
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