San Diego News Now

San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Debbie Cruz and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
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The San Diego County Supervisors on Tuesday will consider whether to provide an additional $3 million for migrants. In other news, big commercial banks have received a bad rap in recent years for excessive overdraft fees, but it turns out it's big business for credit unions too. Plus, San Diego’s rising rents have scattered LGBTQ+ substance abuse recovery groups.
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California’s solar industry is facing tough times after state utility regulators changed the rules for rooftop solar last spring. In other news, Chula Vista councilmember Andrea Cardenas hasn’t been showing up to city council meetings after being charged with fraud and grand theft for allegedly stealing a federal pandemic aid loan. Plus, we have details on what you can expect at this year’s December Nights in Balboa Park, happening Friday and Saturday.
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We’re approaching the end of another year and another record for injuries due to falls from the border wall. Local doctors say the wall is creating a public health crisis. In other news, a player on the girls softball team at Del Norte High School in Poway and her family have filed a lawsuit against Poway Unified’s superintendent. Plus, a dietician from UCSD Health tells us how we can eat healthier.
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Plus, San Diego scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography will be at the United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai Thursday. Finally, a crew has docked their small, double canoe – the Hōkūle’a – in San Diego. The boat, modeled after ancient Polynesian vessels, has sailed around the world. It made its last stop in San Diego before returning to those still recovering from the fires in Maui.
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Pandemic-related strains on the child care labor force caused long wait lists at daycares at military facilities across the country. However, the Navy said the situation is improving. Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office analyzes the potential of generative AI and concludes it could dramatically improve government service but also carries risks. Finally, an exhibition in Chula Vista that shows the legacy of San Diego County’s Filipino community has been extended for another year.
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The San Diego Padres have chosen a familiar face as the team’s new manager. In other news, we learn about the art collection at the San Diego International Airport. Plus, the host and producer of KPBS San Diego News Now talk about Thanksgiving plans and traditions.
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As we head into the holiday season, hundreds of migrants are sleeping at the San Diego International Airport, and advocates see this as a sign that taxpayer dollars targeted toward migrants aren’t being well spent. In other news, a new report says more than half of those detained by immigration officials in the San Diego area are held for too long. Plus, we hear from our resident movie critics about the films they’re thankful for.
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Growing numbers of asylum seekers are arriving in San Diego County, and government resources are not keeping up. KPBS recently visited a local church that opened its doors. In other news, San Diego County has been seeing an uptick in mpox cases. We hear from health officials about the reasons why. Plus, we have a follow up to a story we brought you over the summer about two young San Diego friends who re-created a vintage piano for a cause.
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California regulators have approved new rules for solar panels on apartments, farms and schools. In other news, families are gathering outside San Diego City Hall today, to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Plus, our KPBS South Bay engagement producer shares tips on how you can volunteer and donate during the holidays.
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Hundreds of migrants are still coming across the border near Jacumba Hot Springs each day and being held without proper shelter at outdoor sites. In other news, Chula Vista city Councilmember Andrea Cardenas is facing new calls to resign amid criminal charges. Plus, how construction at the San Diego International Airport will impact travel this holiday season.
Debbie Cruz is the local anchor for All Things Considered and the host of the San Diego News Now podcast. Debbie has over 20 years of experience in the news industry. She joined KPBS in 2020.