Sticker shock for San Diegans and the rest of the country continues to worsen. The cost of food, housing, medical and child care has soared over the last year. In fact, San Diego has seen the highest price jumps in the country. Local businesses are also under pressure with tariffs.
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Officials at Phillips Station said the water content of the snowpack measured 91% of the average on Thursday. -
KPBS Midday EditionFrom Alaska to Wales, retired teacher Doug Green empowers students to explore cultures, tell stories and build meaningful connections. -
In our January arts and culture preview for San Diego, explore our picks for visual art, dance, theater, film, literature and music, spanning jazz, classical, experimental and popular genres. Up next: theater at New Village Arts, Martha Graham Dance Company performs "Appalachian Spring," a national group visual art show, Haley Heynderickx and more. -
Here are some of the most noteworthy 2025 laws that go into effect on Jan. 1. -
Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough in their bank accounts won’t fall deeper into a financial hole from having to pay a fine, thanks to a new state law. -
Politics is affecting who people date. Many are first asking prospective matches who they voted for and where they stand on reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights and climate change before agreeing to meet. -
On Jan. 1, the minimum liability requirements will double for private passenger vehicles. -
Californians accused of certain drug and retail theft crimes may already be facing stiffer penalties under an initiative voters passed this year, alongside related bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law. -
Everyday people across the country skip medical care because of cost. Those who do seek medical help may end up with a balance they can’t pay off. That debt can hurt people’s credit scores, resulting in long-term financial burdens. -
In this year-in-review, we recap the stories that defined the year and look back on the key moments that made 2024.
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