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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Local advocates have filed a federal complaint alleging hundreds of migrants were kept under inhumane conditions, after the Border Patrol kept them in a makeshift open-air migrant camp in San Ysidro with no food or shelter, for weeks. In other news, as part of the new KPBS series, “Under the Same Roof,” we hear from a family who came together during COVID lockdowns, and never moved out. Plus, our KPBS arts reporter takes us behind the scenes of an immersive theater experience, inspired by Lucha Libre and masked Mexican wrestlers.
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It's been two-and-a-half years since San Diego voters demanded more community oversight of police, and the city has less community oversight of SDPD now, than it did when voters went to the polls. In other news, San Diego is one of the top cities in the country for multi-generational households, and more than 10 percent of people live with three or more generations under the same roof, and each home is different. Plus, California wants the majority of its students to be bilingual within the next two decades, but some English learners may be getting left behind.
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California is celebrating the tenth anniversary of a ground-breaking data tool that has helped focus clean-up efforts in many of the state’s disadvantaged communities. In other news, two local live streaming webcams were taken down last month, shortly after broadcasting two naval boats almost colliding. Plus, our KPBS arts reporter talks about the Comic-Con Museum’s new exhibit, Trino’s World.
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California state law adds six months to some public health emergency requirements. In other news, the South Bay has its first shelter for the unhoused. Plus, we have details on some arts events happening in San Diego County this weekend.
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Title 42, the controversial public health order that has blocked access to asylum for the last three years, expires today. In other news, what one local hospital is doing to keep and hire nurses as hospitals across the nation are experiencing a shortage of health care workers. Plus, California's marine protected reserves are helping revitalize the state’s nearshore underwater habitats, but the areas require regular management, a local conservation group is helping make sure that happens.
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Title 42 is set to end Thursday, and a large wave of migrants are expected to flood the border seeking asylum. In other news, families who have lost loved ones gathered in Mission Valley for Fentanyl Awareness Day Tuesday. Plus, the child care industry is struggling with not having enough staff.
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Title 42 is coming to an end on Thursday, so KPBS spoke with local leaders to find out if they’re ready for the influx of migrants. In other news, a rescue sanctuary in Santa Ysabel wants people to know that foxes have the potential to do life-saving work. Plus, KPBS metro reporter talks about his new podcast, “Freeway Exit.”
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The CBP One app is supposed to help asylum seekers enter the U.S., but some are saying the app isn’t helping those who need it most. In other news, an event to highlight the childcare crisis is taking place today. Plus, a canceled drag show in North County is now back on the schedule.
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The San Diego Blood Bank is working to expand a program that better matches donated blood with patients in need. In other news, the county and SANDAG are asking for the public’s input on a new report that deals with alternatives to incarceration. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.
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The Southeast San Diego Accountability Unit is a group of volunteers who have banded together to watch the police. In other news, how the city of San Diego will enforce the license requirement for short term vacation rentals. Plus, the high school Academic League Champions of San Diego County have been crowned for the first time since the pandemic.
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.