This weekend's races at Naval Air Station North Island are the first NASCAR's ever held at a military base. KPBS reporter Andrew Dyer and Video Journalist Mike Damron show us the event's roaring start on Friday with Military Family Day.
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Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding. -
The passport also grants access to other historic parks including Sutter’s Fort Historic Park in Sacramento, museums and cultural sites that tell the stories of Native Americans, immigrants, Gold Rush-era settlers, civil rights leaders and other communities that helped shape California. -
To develop the plan, city leaders worked with the San Ysidro business community. Revenue collected from the meters is reserved for transportation, parking and safety improvements in San Ysidro. -
The velodrome, a bike racing track in Balboa Park, became embroiled in controversy over USA Cycling's policy excluding trans women from women's races. -
The city is fighting an uphill battle against its own road system while efforts to reduce traffic volumes or raise new revenues stall, highlighting the unsustainability of car-oriented cities. -
Naval Air Station North Island will serve as a temporary NASCAR racetrack and officials warn those not attending race to avoid Coronado. -
A survey of more than 300 Muslim adults in San Diego indicated fear of hate crimes, and distrust of law enforcement remain significant issues. -
According to MTS, the budget reflects increasing costs with a relatively flat revenue stream. Since COVID, MTS has had to balance budgets using a mix of one-time funds, operational savings and strategic financial adjustments. -
Juneteenth began as a celebration of Black people’s liberation after the Civil War and now serves as a day for community reflection, education and celebration. -
Researchers “democratize data” with a new San Diego Heat Risk Explorer map of every neighborhood in the county.
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