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The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by.
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The interior of Symphony Hall is shown looking from the stage in this undated photo. Playing
After nearly a year delay, San Diego Symphony anticipates opening of renovated symphony hall
A group of students play the turntables at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, Calif. April 25, 2024 Playing
Music is evolving and so is the Carlsbad Museum of Making Music
A group of American tourists visits the American-built border wall separating San Diego from Tijuana in Playas de Tijuana, Aug. 21, 2023. Playing
How Mexico’s historic election will impact the San Diego border region
Cooking supplies lay on a table for the set of "Stir," May 1, 2024. Playing
‘Stir’ takes stage for world premiere at the Old Globe
Leonard Francis appears in a San Diego federal courtroom in this sketch from Jan. 4, 2024. Playing
'Fat Leonard' conspiracy case fizzles more than a decade after contractor's arrest
Leon Christiansen, 82, sits in his apartment in San Diego, Calif., on March 28, 2024. Christiansen is one of thousands of seniors living alone with family support in San Diego County. Playing
San Diego's senior population to increase in coming years, raising concerns for elder orphans
Soprano Corinne Winters sings the part of Cio-Cio San during a rehearsal of San Diego Opera's production of "Madama Butterfly" at the San Diego Civic Theatre, April 23, 2024. Playing
San Diego Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' takes the stage at Civic Theatre
Migrants and asylum seekers call friends and relatives after Customs and Border Protection releases them from custody in San Ysidro, April 19, 2024. Playing
Migrant drop offs continue in San Diego despite influx of federal funds
Paul Felber stands on the deck of his Alpine home on April 12,2024. Playing
Home insurance crisis forcing thousands of San Diego homeowners onto costly FAIR Plan
The CalTrans logo appears on the back of a person's safety vest. Oceanside, Calif. April 5, 2023. Playing
Whistleblower says Caltrans has 'long way to go' to shift away from car culture
  • Protests are continuing on UC San Diego’s campus in the aftermath of Monday's clearing of a student encampment there, and there’s now a call for the chancellor’s resignation. In other news, the U.S. Department of Education announced a multi-million dollar grant program this week, to help students apply for federal financial aid. Plus, the San Diego Symphony has just announced its fall season program, which will be performed in its newly renovated hall.
  • In a new book, a San Diego professor highlights the struggle for care and more in Los Angeles' mental health care system.