The city of San Diego recently completed a pilot program in which people transitioning out of homelessness were hired to pick contaminants out of organic waste collected in the city's green bins, it was announced Monday.
MORE STORIES
-
Local lawmakers are hoping to get a big chunk of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reduce pollution.
-
Meals on Wheels is now launching a new service dedicated to seniors' pets.
-
KPBS Midday EditionA key piece of Mayor Todd Gloria's agenda to spur housing construction gets approval from city council.
-
KPBS Midday EditionThe South Bay region of the First 5 First Steps family support program is currently enrolling 100 more families to provide services to.
-
Two San Diego County teachers were among 117 teachers, mentors and mentoring organizations who received Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching or Mentoring from President Joe Biden Tuesday.
-
Four active-duty Marines who allegedly rocked a gondola back and forth at the San Diego Zoo's Skyfari Aerial Tram, temporarily shutting down the ride and stranding riders, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony vandalism charges.
-
Roughly $61 million dollars earmarked for permanent supportive housing in San Diego County has gone unclaimed.
-
California workers could get up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus.
-
A worldwide flower shortage is creating a nightmare in the wholesale and retail industry — and Valentine's Day could make it worse.
-
During Museum Month, you can visit more than 45 museums throughout San Diego County, including the New Children's Museum downtown.
Sign up for our newsletters!
Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
- San Diego’s abandoned California Theatre faces deadline to sell or demolish
- Communities respond to ICE arrests near San Diego schools
- The U.S. confirms its first human case of New World screwworm. What is it?
- San Diego Zoo mural honors 3 beloved animals lost in 1 week
- Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art