The 2026 State of the Air report ranked San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad as being the fifth-worst nationally for annual particle pollution.
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What does Iran look like beyond conflict? Iranian American artists here in San Diego use sculpture, storytelling and tradition to share a fuller picture of culture, memory and home.
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Courtesy of San Diego County/YouTubeThe board authorized county officials to negotiate with the Mexican Consulate on legal services for those who face removal from the United States for being here illegally. -
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J.W. Hendricks/CalMattersThe Trump administration filed a lawsuit in November challenging the law, arguing that it would threaten the safety of officers who are facing harassment, doxing, and violence and that it violated the constitution because the state is directly regulating the federal government.
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KPBS Midday EditionThis Earth Day, we talk about the collective action to protect the environment — from gardens to cultural change. -
Bigfoot is popping up everywhere — in low-budget horror films, in festivals around the country, and even in a critically acclaimed musical. -
The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.
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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.
South County pediatrician reflects on 7 years as Dr. Plastic Picker
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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
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First, Congressman Juan Vargas said “AIPAC has never given me a penny,” but a look into campaign finance records says otherwise. Also, Poway is being sued by both the state and a local tribe over a housing development project. Including, a new report by the American Lung Association says that San Diego County is among the most polluted counties in America. Then, another installation of the Pod Behind the Package centered around Giants, an art exhibit that recently landed at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. -
First, Proposition 4 sets aside funding for border water quality projects, we’ll tell you how the funding will be split up and distributed. Then, pushback continues against Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget. Also, La Mesa is the latest city in the county to approve of new e-bike ordinances. And, as part of Earth Day coverage, we profile Dr. Plastic Picker.
