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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 Lawrence K. Jackson and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.

  • First, the county wants you to take part in their new survey on the economic impacts of the Tijuana River sewage crisis. And, a new county-backed effort looks to save taxpayer dollars without having to cut back on services. Next, we’ll bring you one story from parents who want to scale back on screen time and another perspective from someone who says AI is making her better at her job. Then, some weekend events ideas taking place across the county.
  • First, what part did California gun laws play in the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting? Then, one week post-tragedy, hundreds gathered for prayer services on the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Also, one of the nation’s oldest environment groups has joined the fight over a local data center. Next, the city of San Diego’s budget is now in the hands of the City Council. Plus, a look at a gaming expo coming up this weekend.
  • First, we’ll tell you how the county’s $9 billion dollar recommended budget addresses federal funding cuts. Then, the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center has a fresh new look. Next, we’ll tell you why Iran’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico. Also, our resident Cinema Junkie reviews Boots Riley’s new film.
  • First, with the primary one week away, we’ll tell you about the race to represent North County on the board of supervisors. Then, we’ll tell you how reduced trash fees came to be. And,one local professor is teaching her students about the Tijuana sewage crisis. And, San Diego’s mobile crisis response teams are set to lose their funding.
  • First, KPBS attended the memorial for the victims of Monday’s Islamic Center attack. Then, the state’s revised budget would cut Medi-Cal for refugees and asylum seekers. , And, we spoke with an election expert about the campaign websites of some of the candidates running to represent the 48th Congressional District. Also, we’ll tell you about the legacy that one San Diego Civil Rights leader is leaving behind. Plus, some weekend event ideas.
  • First, a conversation around navigating emotional trauma days after a tragedy occurs. Then, Governor Gavin Newsom included something in his revised May budget that local council members have been inquiring about since January. Also, how should you talk to children about Monday’s deadly Islamic Center shooting? Plus, the latest news surrounding the San Diego Velodrome. And, how new border wall construction near Tecate is causing international controversy.
  • First, new details have been released surrounding a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Then, we’ll bring you a story about how Monday’s mosque attack adds to a familiar pattern in right-wing extremism. Next, community leaders are gathering to mourn their losses. And, California lawmakers are reviewing if a local detention facility should be qualifying for special property tax breaks. Also, why one local bike co-op will not be participating in the upcoming Bike Anywhere Day.
  • First, we bring you the latest details around a shooting at a local mosque that involved hate rhetoric. Then, we bring you a story explaining how traditional ad formats such as mailers can be used in deceptive ways. Also, in part two of an investigation that looked into who owns a local immigration detention facility, we learn that what actually counts as a charity widely varies across California. And, we’ll tell you how a local hotline is helping people dispose of waste without it ending up in a landfill.
  • First, we take a look into who owns the ICE detention center in Calexico. Then, we’ll tell you how one organization in El Cajon has been helping refugees. Also, an update on the most-recent Affordable Housing Needs Report. And, as proposed budgets come in from the local and state-level, you too can try your hand at closing the city of San Diego’s deficit with our new interactive Budget Game.
  • First, we spoke with some members of El Cajon’s refugee community about their experience during the Trump administration era. Also, a bill was recently introduced with a goal of ending the war with Iran. Next, one Republican candidate is showing some lasting power in a Democratic-heavy race for Governor. Then, a new library just broke ground in the county. And, some weekend event ideas for you and yours.
Lawrence K. Jackson is the producer and host of KPBS’ San Diego News Now daily podcast.