An expert on political violence and extremism said online echo chambers radicalize youth, leading to violent attacks like the San Diego mosque shooting. Kids who've experienced trauma and social isolation are most at risk.
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A new crime thriller by a fomer professional football player explores a different side of San Diego, away from what the public usually sees. We speak with author Andre Hardy about what led him from the gridiron to the written word, and how his San Diego upbringing informs his work.
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Privacy experts admit the DFR program has some benefits, but said robust public discussions about privacy and accountability are needed. -
Gregory Bull/AP PhotoThe California Legislature passed a bill that would force disclosure of information about emergency calls at immigrant detention centers. A Democratic lawmaker put it forward after reading news stories in CalMatters. -
Ringo H.W. Chiu/APWhile wildfire victims tend to be wealthier than those of other natural disasters, damage in fire zones disproportionately lands on low-income households, according to a working paper released Tuesday by a UC San Diego researcher and his colleagues. -
Ariana Drehsler/CalMattersThis California desert region was touted as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Years later, projects are behind schedule and workers are waiting for jobs.
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Three Pulitzer winners, a Booker Prize winner, two Booker longlisted authors this year, and a number whose works have been adapted for the screen are among the authors with new books out this month. -
Wendell Berry has died at age 92 He was a beloved American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer.
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The law, signed by President Trump in January 2025, requires immigrants accused of certain crimes to be detained, even if they aren’t charged or convicted. -
The district’s board majority wants to spend nearly $3.9 million on stipends for coaches and athletic directors, among other things. Last year, they eliminated all teacher librarian positions, citing a budget deficit and enrollment decline.
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New research shows that California's 800-mile fault line is under its highest stress level in 1,000 years. We talk about what a major earthquake could mean for San Diego and how to prepare for a potential disaster. -
A North Carolina teenager is facing murder charges in connection with the Islamic Center shooting in May. We sit down with Imam Taha Hassane to talk about how the community is reacting.
