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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San Diego housing prices are the highest they have ever been. How did we get to now? And how do we cope? Also, COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationally and in San Diego County. We’ll bring you the latest on the surge. Plus, Barrio Logan has a new center for the arts.
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Abortion clinics in Mexico are already seeing patients from the U.S. With the current turmoil over Roe v. Wade, clinics there are expecting to see even more cross-border patients. Meanwhile, San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairman Nathan Fletcher has a proposal for city leaders countywide: you provide the shelter space and the county will offer onsite mental health services and public benefits assistance. Plus, how to learn more about the candidates running for three San Diego County Superior Court judicial seats in the June primary.
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We’ll have an explainer on why the June 7th primary ballot will look a little unique this election. Meanwhile, travelers crossing from San Diego County into the Tijuana International Airport via the Cross Border Express bridge will experience an all new $100 million facility. Plus, wearable monitors can test for glucose, lactate and blood alcohol. Scientists say that’s just for starters.
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A review of more than 100 exemption requests on religious grounds from San Diego Police Department staffers, found many of them were identical to each other and appeared to be copied and pasted from the internet. Meanwhile, the city council reviewed the mayor’s proposed police budget on Friday. The meeting was overshadowed by personal attacks from the police union. Plus, California is one of the top states for solar panels installed on rooftops, but the state has potential for even more.
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State lawmakers have been speaking out in support of abortion rights. We speak to one of the lawmakers at the forefront, State Senate president Toni Atkins from San Diego. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases are rising in San Diego and the county is working to make sure COVID-19 treatments are getting used. Plus, a new KPBS documentary series called "Out of the Boondocks" explores the complexity of the Filipino experience in San Diego.
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Homelessness in Downtown San Diego doubled last year, now an SDSU professor and his students are asking those living on the streets what it is they need. Meanwhile, San Diego abortion clinics are preparing for a future influx of patients from out of state. Also, a study called “Power Mom” is using wearable technology to gather data on pregnant women in an effort to promote maternal health and combat structural racism.
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San Diego is getting closer to choosing a developer to build much-needed housing on the Sports Arena property, but the developer with the project that would build the most housing may not be chosen. Meanwhile, North County’s transit agency is asking for proposals to build mixed use developments at two transit stations in Carlsbad. Plus, what’s at stake for the Navy with the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick?
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Scripps Mercy Hospital’s Director of Trauma Surgery talks about the impact of an increase in injuries at the border wall. Also, undocumented Californians 50 and older became eligible for Medi-Cal on Sunday. Plus, San Diego Unified is facing a renewed challenge to its vaccination mandate that begins this summer.
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Hate crimes are on the rise in San Diego, but without evidence proving motive, such crimes are hard to prosecute. That's why the county is teaching 911 dispatchers the role they can play in gathering key evidence. Also, San Diego’s already bleak childcare landscape could get even worse as provider’s struggle to make money. Plus, San Diego public transit is getting an influx of federal money thanks to the return of congressional earmarks.
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Hundreds of San Diegans are being evicted regardless of their ability to pay rent. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he’s committed to installing bike lanes in the city, despite local opposition. Plus, California has kept new regulations for its rooftop solar market a closely guarded secret.
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.