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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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  • San Diego County college students are showing their support for the Palestinian people caught in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. They joined a national walkout Wednesday. In other news, a new CDC report says health care workers are facing a mental health crisis, with increased reports of burnout and harassment at work. Plus, our KPBS South Bay engagement producer has details on how to create an ofrenda for Día de Muertos.
  • There’s already a homeless camping ban in place in the cities of San Diego and Poway, and now, San Diego County is moving forward with a similar ban. In other news, 20 years ago today, a lost hunter in East San Diego County lit a small campfire that became one of the biggest wildfires in California history. Residents and firefighters look back at the Cedar Fire and the lessons it taught us. Plus, how an organization in Oceanside is striving to increase literacy in the county.
  • It’s been nearly two weeks since a woman died in one of Customs and Border Protection’s makeshift migrant camps, and humanitarian workers on the ground say conditions haven’t improved. In other news, California is the first state to create an Ebony Alert system to help find missing black teens and young adults. Plus, a new program to secure long-term treatment for individuals with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders is up and running in San Diego County.
  • Oceanside is limiting the number of housing units that can be built in its downtown, but some wonder if that goes against state law. The first affordable student housing project in downtown San Diego is officially under construction. Plus, a look at the history of public art in Encinitas.
  • A bill that would expand protections for some non-citizens from potential deportation was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Also, Oceanside moves forward with a proposal for a new safe parking location for those experiencing homelessness. And, a San Diego school sets up an altar for the upcoming Day of the Dead celebrations.
  • Mexican National Guard troops were caught on tape trying to illegally raid a migrant shelter. Also, local scientists voice displeasure with the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. And, muralist Shepard Fairey’s public art contribution to South Park.
  • Buying flavored tobacco products has been illegal in California since the beginning of the year, but San Diego's city attorney says they’re still being sold. In other news, the city of Chula Vista temporarily shut down Harborside Park and is considering closing it for good, that’s angered many Chula Vista residents. Plus, we hear from the artist and musician who created a musical bridge on a freeway overpass in Golden Hill.
  • Open enrollment for Medicare just started, and more than 30,000 Scripps clients in San Diego County who have Medicare Advantage plans are facing a difficult choice. In other news, it’s Undocumented Student Action Week on community college campuses across California. Plus, we hear from the San Diegan who was named the “Most Influential Filipina in the World.”
  • San Diego County has a new plan in the works to consolidate migrant drop offs. In other news, the San Diego Unified School District is now accepting priority applications from families who want their children to attend campuses other than their neighborhood school. Plus, San Diego's Vermont Street bridge allows people to cross back and forth between two San Diego neighborhoods, but it is about more than just getting from here to there.
  • As the death toll in the Israel-Hamas conflict rises, Palestinians and Jews in San Diego are urging public officials to take action. In other news, thousands of students at Chula Vista high schools at times only have one or two bathrooms to use. Plus, details on where you can watch the solar eclipse Saturday.
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.