First, elected officials are now considering new policies aimed to protect local residents from immigration enforcement. Next, a San Diego Navy doctor finds herself under investigation after details from her LinkedIn account were shared. Finally, pun definitely intended, we take a deeper dive into what goes into being a volunteer diver at Birch Aquarium.

We hear from Public Matters reporter Amita Sharma about the local connections to Charlie Kirk and the impact of his killing. Then, some San Diegans trying to get a COVID vaccine are running into obstacles. Plus, we have some weekend events to check out.

First, we look at the city of San Diego’s new action plan to address rising sea levels. Then, we bring you the story of a different type of neighborhood supermarket. Next, we discuss why San Diego’s avocado production numbers are down. Finally, we breakdown tiered parking at the SD Zoo in our next Why It Matters segment.

First, we tell you about a San Diego-based law firm that just filed a class-action suit against ICE over arrests in immigration court. Then, county supervisors just gave the green light to public health and economic impact studies in areas around the Tijuana River Valley. Next, the Veterans Affairs Secretary was in San Diego to tour the VA Medical Center and more. Finally, our Sci-Tech reporter takes a deeper look into the dangers of kids riding e-bikes.

The San Diego City Council voted to clear the way for paid parking at the San Diego Zoo. Then, a recent study found that over half of young adults look to online community groups for their local news –we breakdown why. Next, a state program that offers college kids scholarship money. Finally, we share what to expect at Politifest 2026.

A majority of new housing across the San Diego County is being planned within the city’s urban core, which is walkable. Also, we have advice from an infectious disease doctor on COVID vaccinations. Then, a gap between girls and boys in math test scores. Finally, we take you to the ribbon cutting of the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center.

The Pentagon is considering a plan that would lease parts of Camp Pendleton, we tell you why. Then, we hear from Will Rodriguez-Kennedy who is back as the head of the San Diego Democratic Party. And, a psychiatric hospital set for North County just lost a chunk of funding. Plus, just weeks before the new Terminal 1 opens at San Diego International, one airline is opting out.

First, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology is studying ghost viruses, which are passed down by our ancestors. Then, clean energy projects are getting a boost in funding and new election mailers are headed to your mailbox. Next, how the Carlsbad Theater owners are trying to save its legacy. Finally, we take a look at La Ópera de Tijuana which celebrates their 25 year anniversary.

A new executive order limits how federal funding can be spent by programs that assist people who use drugs. Outreach workers believe the change could increase preventable overdoses. Then, an update on a project to turn a vacant lot in Chula Vista into dozens of affordable homes. Plus, we check in on how the Escondido library is doing at its new location – the North County mall.

A new congressional map is going before voters this fall, we discuss what change that could bring to San Diego County. Then, a new program is teaching college students about AI and robotics in the construction industry. Next, reports show that veterans struggle financially as they transition out of service, we speak with one veteran about her experience. Finally, a local museum that’s commemorating the Chicano moratorium. Lastly, Digital Gym Cinema kicks off its September series of film restorations.