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KPBS Investigates
San Diego Man Says He Experienced ‘Banking While Black’ In Local Bank of America Branch
- July 26
- By Amita Sharma
A Black lawyer walked into a branch in Pacific Beach hoping to cash an insurance settlement check. He said the bank’s assistant manager not only refused to cash the check, but also accused him of stealing.
State Fines San Diego Nursing Homes Over Handling Of Alleged Sexual Assaults By Caregiver
- July 9
- By Amita Sharma
The fines come months after a KPBS investigation into how state Department of Public Health regulators allowed a former caregiver to continue to work in local nursing homes even as they investigated him for sexual assault.
Rental Relief Aims To Prevent Tsunami Of Evictions, But Will It Be Enough?
- June 24
- By Claire Trageser, Cristina Kim
While early pandemic predictions of a tsunami of evictions seem unlikely, advocates are worried that there could still be a steady stream.
Federal Watchdog: Abuse Allegations Not Adequately Reported In California Nursing Homes
- June 18
- By Amita Sharma
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General found instances where nursing homes were either late in reporting allegations of abuse or neglect, or didn’t report them at all.
As California Reopens, Some Unvaccinated People Feel Left Behind
- June 15
- By Claire Trageser
While many have chosen to not get a COVID-19 vaccine, there are a few among us who desperately want to be vaccinated, but can’t due to medical issues.
California Considers Changing Watchdog Role Of Nursing Home Inspectors
- June 2
- By Amita Sharma
State officials say their plan would establish a more frequent presence in nursing homes. Critics argue it would weaken oversight by turning the state’s inspectors into consultants.
Lending Ends Monday For Third Round Of PPP, Which Aims To Correct Inequities
- May 31
- By Claire Trageser
In the first two rounds of PPP loans, San Diego County lenders gave 61% of loans to businesses in majority-white census tracts and just under 12% to businesses in majority-Latinx census tracts.
San Diego Humane Society Releasing More Cats To Streets
- May 19
- By Claire Trageser
In the city of San Diego between July 2019 and December 2020, the Humane Society released more than 1,300 cats to the streets.
Businesses In San Diego's Majority White Communities Received By Far The Most PPP Loans
- May 3
- By Claire Trageser
In some white and wealthy Census tracts, upwards of 99% of businesses got federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Meanwhile, in some low-income minority tracts, fewer than 5% received funds.
Cannabis Industry Is Becoming A Bigger Player In Local Politics
- April 30
- By Katy Stegall
The industry contributed more than $300,000 in the most recent election cycle to candidates who support looser restrictions on cannabis operations in cities and county unincorporated areas.
Unions Use Their Advocacy Skills To Get COVID-19 Vaccines In Members’ Arms
- April 21
- By Claire Trageser
Local unions have lobbied lawmakers to grant eligibility to their members, secured separate supplies of vaccines and launched outreach campaigns.
How Churches Are Influencing Vaccine Decisions
- April 20
- By Claire Trageser
Many religious leaders across the county are actively encouraging followers to get vaccinated. Meanwhile, at least one megachurch is advocating against vaccines, while others are trying to avoid the subject.
State Authorities Allowed Alleged Sexual Predator To Job-Hop Among San Diego Area Nursing Homes
- April 14
- By Amita Sharma
California Department of Public Health investigators knew that certified nursing assistant Matthew Fluckiger had been accused of sex crimes by women at multiple nursing homes in El Cajon and La Mesa. Yet, the agency waited years to revoke his license.
Hundreds Have Been In San Diego County Jails For More Than A Year
- April 1
- By Claire Trageser
At least 380 inmates who either can't afford bail, or weren't granted it, have spent more than a year in local jails. That's not how the system is supposed to work.
Burdensome Rules Keep Eligible San Diegans From Receiving Food Stamps
- March 30
- By Claire Trageser
The complicated process of recertifying for benefits every six months regularly drives out CalFresh recipients who are still eligible for the program, according to a study from UC Berkeley.
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KPBS collaborates with inewsource for investigative projects. The team is distinguished by expertise in investigative journalism, data analysis and multimedia production. This partnership is a vital part of our editorial strategy and allows KPBS to report on issues and stories with the data and resources needed to conduct thorough investigations.
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- Claire Trageser, investigative reporter, KPBS
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