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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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.
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Despite promises of reform, migrants in Tijuana struggle to find legal representation and live in fear of being robbed and assaulted in Mexico, say migrants and their advocates. Meanwhile, a San Diego City Council committee on Wednesday endorsed updated regulations for dockless scooters and bikes to crack down on unsafe riding and parking habits. Plus, what little is known about long covid is that it can be just as disabling for kids and teens as it is for older adults.
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Mexican officials say delays in policy changes and poor communication have created unnecessary problems. Meanwhile, Chula Vista took steps this week to create policy to protect the privacy of its residents. Also, novelist Don Winslow announces he’s retiring from writing.
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The new program is meant to streamline the refugee process for Ukrainians, but it also prevents Ukrainians already in Mexico from walking across the border. Also, the “Fat Leonard” case hits a snag that could trigger a mistrial. Plus, the Navy's COVID-19 vaccine policy has some religious advocates worried.
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A new poll finds 80% of Gen Z youth feel anxious and overwhelmed about climate change. Also, San Diego is falling short of its goals to generate zero waste by 2040. Plus, students at Jacobs High Tech High in Liberty Station are using woodwork to learn about science and humanities.
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Just five months into the job, San Dieguito Union High School District’s superintendent has been put on administrative leave after making racially biased comments. Meanwhile, today is Earth day and there are clean up and environmental volunteer efforts and events planned all weekend. Plus, paid hands-on experience comes through a restaurant, urban garden and a catering company called MAKE Projects.
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San Diego Sheriff’s Department officials faced community outrage Tuesday in the wake of an alleged stabbing of a 16-year-old Black girl by a white boy, who is also 16, over the weekend in Lakeside. Also, the head of the VA was in San Diego Wednesday. Plus, researchers look to San Diego’s wetlands for answers to climate change.
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The state corrections board found San Diego’s probation department in violation of state regulations meant to protect juveniles. Meanwhile, a Chula Vista outreach group is making a street medicine team to serve the health needs of unhoused South Bay residents. Plus, La Jolla Playhouse returns to a live, in-person Without Walls Festival starting Thursday.
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As energy bills in San Diego rise so have profits for Sempra Energy, the company that owns San Diego Gas and Electric. Meanwhile, Mayor Todd Gloria recently revealed a new city budget that focuses on investing in infrastructure. Plus, a historic downtown area in Escondido is getting a major remodel.
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The rates of sexually transmitted diseases are trending upward, following a national trend more than two years into the pandemic. Experts are calling for more funding for STD prevention. Meanwhile, SANDAG lost nearly $2 million dollars in toll money last year. Plus, are there enough electric vehicles in California to meet growing demand as gas prices spike?
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.