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In a surprising move, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore announced that he will not serve out the remainder of his term, and will instead retire effective February 3. Plus, veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for "presumptive" VA disability benefits last year, but a backlog of paperwork may complicate the issue. And, in our weekend arts preview, we'll take you to sculptures that are like otherworldly portals, a theatrical and puppetry take on the snowy streets of Ezra Jack Keats stories, plus some Monday night soul.
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We're listening to new music from Rhiannon Giddens, Apoorva Krishna, Nefesh Mountain, Tony Trischka and Clinton Davis.
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Late owner Robert Scott helped build a community that supported the comic book store through multiple hurdles, even a pandemic. -
California utility regulators have quietly tabled a controversial plan that would drastically reduce the benefits provided to homeowners with rooftop solar panels. -
On Tuesday, the South Bay’s two main medical facilities declared internal disasters because of a flood of patients. -
The documentary series is a departure from the often profane comedies of San Diego-based Vet-TV. -
As omicron infections continue to surge at unprecedented rates, experts are raising the possibility that the pandemic could soon enter a new, slightly more manageable phase. -
As the coronavirus pandemic heads into its third year, mental health struggles continue as more seek resources. -
Photojournalist Margarito Martinez, who took on the grisly task of chronicling Tijuana’s crime, was gunned down outside his home on Monday. -
Gore said he will retire next month, nearly a year before his term ends -
Micro-enterprise home kitchens could soon be legal in San Diego County, but some local entrepreneurs have already been shut down. -
A 150-step staircase in the Southeast San Diego neighborhood had fallen into a dangerous state of disrepair. But a pandemic-inspired revitalization project has brought it back to life.
Host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Leguizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes.
Jade Hindmon is KPBS Midday Edition co-host. Prior to making San Diego home, Jade worked in markets across the Southeast and Midwest, building a network of sources to tell the stories of people in each community.
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