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A sculpture at San Diego State University's Imperial Valley campus tells the story of Maayehaa, the Creator God spirit, as part of the university's land acknowledgement series. Then, our Midday Movies critics share their top films up for awards consideration. And finally, your weekend preview.
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KPBSA new movement to repeal the city’s trash fee could have major consequences for the city of San Diego. -
WaymoDriverless taxi company Waymo has said it plans to start operating in downtown San Diego in 2026, but the city's taxi advisory committee is pushing back. -
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Illustration by Adriana Heldiz/CalMattersGov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court changed the way California treats people with severe mental illness. We spoke with dozens of participants to learn how it’s working.
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The beloved New York-style bagel maker pauses farmers market sales after a viral video sparks demand, with plans to open a dedicated storefront this summer. -
Every year on Dec. 17, the San Diego Air & Space Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first powered flight. But things didn’t go as planned this year. -
Almost eight years after Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway, Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the films, is now playing him as an adult onstage.
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KPBS obtained a letter from Rachael Borrelli, the assistant director of San Diego County Animal Services, in which she apologized for an obscene recording of her calling for more dogs to be euthanized. -
Viktoriia Bulavina’s lawyers say her detention marks a new escalation in the Trump administration’s sweeping crackdown on immigration.
- CARE Court was created to help California’s toughest homeless cases. Why that’s been so hard
- The US is committed to cleaning up Tijuana River pollution. Will California follow through?
- ‘False hope’: Why families who celebrated Newsom’s new mental health court feel let down by it
- Why I volunteered to be infected with dengue fever
Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden lights up the night with Lightscape
ICE detains Ukrainian wife of US citizen following green card interview
Cultural powerhouses merge at Balboa Park’s Center for Women’s History
Is Chula Vista’s dream of a public university finally coming into focus?
UC San Diego is trying to solve a remedial math problem
Family calls for outside investigation after Imperial Valley police kill 14-year-old boy
San Diegans react: Police access private license plate reader data with little oversight
Why SDGE bought a much-needed firefighting helicopter but never used it
San Diego County police agencies access many private license plate readers with minimal oversight
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First, the San Diego County District Attorney is asking for help fighting back against retail theft. Next, the new state legislation is looking to put stricter limits on exposure to a toxic gas created by sewager. Also, a mishap at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Followed by, one San Diego Unified school got a visit from a very special seasonal guest. Finally, we take you to the hidden local gem of Graffiti Gardens in Encanto. -
The holidays can be a very stressful time for many. We hear from a local therapist about dealing with stress and what to do in specific scenarios, from attending the holiday party to gift giving.
- Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
- California schools that need foreign workers for teacher jobs can’t afford Trump’s new visa fee
- 17 local institutions to collaborate on cross-border academic exchange
- Congress members react to woman’s experience in federal detention
