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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Congressman Adam Schiff talks about his book on the Donald Trump impeachment trial and how congress and politics in America has changed in recent years. In other news, more on the accuracy of at-home COVID tests. Plus, a series of classic children’s books is now finding new life on stage and in the wilderness of East County.
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Local health expert reacts to CDC’s COVID guidelines being relaxed. In other news, there will be new hiring incentives to recruit more sheriff’s deputies. Plus, the homes of two San Diego legend’s are on the market.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal to build housing on top of new or renovated public facilities is far away from happening. In other news, the county board of supervisors unanimously approved an emergency measure aimed at decreasing overdose deaths in San Diego County jails. Plus, a shortage of Colorado River water is expected to hit some Southwestern states hard.
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A new investigation finds a stalled project could have protected a town from being nearly destroyed by the Caldor Fire. In other news, Tijuana residents are on edge after violence broke out over the weekend. Plus, as the new school year starts for some, many school board trustees are back at work on critical issues that caused conflict before.
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A study of accelerated aging shows a person’s biological age may be different from what it says on their birth certificate. In other news, the number of people hospitalized after falling from the border wall is close to surpassing last year’s record. Plus, Disney is raising prices at their theme parks to make up for pandemic losses.
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A look into the current state of science and regulations when it comes to using animals in research. In other news, San Diego County health officials held a monkeypox town hall yesterday, to discuss the virus with community members. Plus, some of the weekend arts events happening around San Diego.
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A San Diego company is facing backlash for using Beagles in drug trials. In other news, repairs continue in Tijuana after a major sewage rupture last week. Plus, a new safe parking lot is open for homeless people sleeping in their cars in East County.
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The Department of Homeland Security suspended the Remain in Mexico policy. In other news, the Carlsbad Police Department is creating a Community-Police Engagement Commission. Activists see problems with the effort.. Plus, pickleball players in San Diego find themselves in quite the pickle over where they can play.
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U-Visa requests from immigrants are being denied at a high rate by the San Diego Police Department. In other news, local organizations hosted a healthcare fair for people experiencing homelessness. Plus, the deadline to apply for college loan forgiveness is approaching.
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Women in the military are facing challenges accessing abortions. In other news, a new bill has been introduced to increase the number of Border Patrol agents. Plus, as students head back to school, there’s a new statewide meal program offering free food for every student.
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.