KPBS Staff
Water Authority leaders said while the rate hike was painful, it was actually below the national rate of inflation and a significant decrease from earlier projections — at least partly due to two water-sharing agreements with other agencies signed this spring.
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NASCAR officials said they are in talks with the Navy to hold a second race at Naval Air Station North Island in 2027. -
Onstage Playhouse presents the San Diego premiere of Lucas Hnath's play about scientists Isaac Newton and Robert Hooke — and what they're willing to sacrifice for legacy. The production arrives as the Chula Vista theater faces an uncertain future. -
A new report finds schools in California are more divided between rich and poor than in 40 other states in the country. -
Democratic leaders in California agree that speeding up the vote count would be nice. But they refuse to pursue any changes that would decrease voter access despite voter frustration with the slow trickle of results. -
Legislators approved a redesigned health tax that shifts more cost onto privately insured Californians to help preserve billions in federal Medi-Cal funding. A family of four could pay $400 more a year in premiums — but the tax still needs federal approval from the Trump administration to take effect. -
Summer has traditionally been the time that wildfires come into focus in California, but that risk has now grown into a year-round threat. This reality is fueling an alarmingly-strained insurance market, with companies declining to provide new fire coverage or renew existing policies. -
Corey Heim won the inaugural Anduril 250 on the streets of Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado Sunday for his first victory in 13 career NASCAR Cup Series races. -
Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires. The nonprofit app will now monitor flooding across all 50 states, expanding as climate change increases extreme weather events. -
A recent study by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play shows that family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% since 2019. Making it out of reach for many low-income families. -
The cajun creole restaurant and Black San Diego hosted local Black owned businesses for a Juneteenth celebration block party in North Park on Friday.
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