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.
-
San Diego physicians and health care workers are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect Medi-Cal benefits for immigrants without legal status. Then, hear about a new state program to help homeowners impacted by disasters. Also, Caltran’s is planning to spend about $500 billion to update the Interstate 15 - State Route 78 interchange. Finally, for Friday the 13th we look at the 45-year-old slasher film franchise.
-
San Diegans are protesting immigration raids with nationwide rallies planned this weekend as Trump finally gets his military parade. Then, the San Diego City Council approved a new, trimmed-down budget — find out what was cut and what was saved. And Voice of San Diego CEO Scott Lewis is back again, talking trash fees. Also hear the latest on Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting migrants who show up to their immigration court hearings. And KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando has a review of the new romantic comedy “Materialists.” Finally, it’s the first day of the San Diego County Fair. We bring you there along with some adoptable new companions from the San Diego Humane Society.
-
The San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and immigrant rights groups rallied in front of San Diego International Airport protesting President Trump’s latest travel ban. Plus, advocates are renewing calls for San Diego police to end a controversial surveillance program. And, a UC San Diego researcher says migration to the U.S. is not a zero-sum game and the data reveals many benefits for all countries involved.
-
California is suing the Trump administration over its activation of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in response to immigration raid protests. And, a sitting Poway city council member is under investigation by the district attorney. Then, could new federal COVID-19 vaccine recommendations hurt disadvantaged communities? Also, there’s a new partner in North County’s Tri-City Healthcare District. Plus, a conversation with longtime San Diego National Weather Service meteorologist Alex Tardy, who left his job amid Trump administration cuts. Finally, an East County art gallery celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special exhibit.
-
Local veterans and political leaders are denouncing a new Pentagon effort to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. Then, attendees of a “Stand up for Science” protest on Friday talked about how federal funding cuts are affecting scientific research. Plus, the candidates in the District 1 county supervisor race differ on their priorities when it comes to the sheriff’s department and the county jails.
-
The head of a nonprofit that helps resettle Afghans in the U.S. reacts to a new travel ban targeting the country. The San Diego City Council considers changes to library service as it approaches a final vote on budget cuts. And, a concert happening this weekend will benefit San Diego’s Little Saigon district.
-
A San Diego police officer is accused of embezzling from the school safety patrol program he ran. And, we’ve got part three of our five-part series on the District 1 supervisor’s race — today’s topic: spending. Also, last week we told you about SDPD’s move to fully-encrypted radios. Hear more about what the department says it’s doing to get real-time information to the public. Then, the impact of withholding funding for high school ethnic studies courses. Sticking with high school news, Voice of San Diego’s Jacob McWhinney joins us with more on San Diego Unified’s roll-back of its graduation requirements. Finally, find out why people at the Ramona Wildlife Center are wearing bear costumes to interact with an actual bear.
-
Fallout from last week’s ICE raid in South Park continued Tuesday with union leaders calling the action an “attack on workers.” Then, the price of parking is going to change — hear more about when and by how much. And, we have part two of our five-part series on the District 1 county supervisor’s race. Also, hear a discussion about the latest data on news consumption trends. Finally, find out which Oceanside coffee shop is getting a jolt from local musician Jason Mraz.
-
Democratic lawmakers had harsh words about how a recent workplace raid was handled. Then, we look at the changes made in National City in response to in-custody deaths. Plus, voting has begun in the race for the South Bay seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. We tell you where the candidates stand on the crossborder sewage crisis.
-
The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means for our region, as well as the State Department’s threat to revoke visas for all international students from China. Then, National City has paid to settle three separate civil rights lawsuits in recent years, again raising questions about how police respond to people experiencing mental health distress. Finally, here about KPBS’ recent Reddit AMA about the city budget deficit.
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.