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 Lawrence K. Jackson and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
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The coronavirus has forced local universities to cancel study programs to four countries. Plus, satellite voting centers are open and the country registrar wants people to use them. And, local groups are knocking on doors to make sure people are counted by the U.S. census.
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Youtube and Fox Sports reach a deal over the weekend in regards to Fox Sports Regional Networks and broadcasts of the Padres. Plus, research shows Australian platypus populations are in danger. And drones may soon be delivering vital medical test samples in San Diego.
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Prevention. Preparedness. Response. Schools are expected to come up with a plan for Covid-19 based on those principals. Plus, California’s new snow survey shows a mountain snowpack below average. And satellite voting centers hope to keep the March primary working well.
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A $16 million upgrade includes new touch-screen voting machines and security software. Plus, San Diego County investigates racist social media posts linked to a county employee. And state properties meant for emergency housing are unevenly distributed around the state.
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One man has hope for a normal future after once been convicted of felony murder. Plus, the Trump administration's new 'public charge' rule may already affect who will apply for government services. And hydration stations at San Diego public schools try to ‘get the lead out’ of the water supply.
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The twin domes of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will be scrapped and hauled away. Plus, the future of the iconic Ken Theater in Kensington comes into question as Landmark won’t renew its lease. And Hep C is a serious problem in San Diego’s homeless community.
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San Diego State researchers target a virus that lives in your gut as a better way to kill harmful bacteria. Plus, a look at who’s throwing money at San Diego County’s Measure B. And a new exhibition tries to marry science and art.
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Women who are pregnant are having their asylum hearings in San Diego delayed or canceled, according to KPBS investigation. Plus, a second set of people detained for possible exposure to Covid-19 are released from the Miramar air station. And the San Diego Bar Association tries to educate voters about judge candidates.
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The project is at the center of a debate over whether low-income affordable housing tenants can be excluded from luxury amenities. Plus, Oceanside has a new water treatment plant that adds 3 million to 5 million gallons of drinking water each day. And a San Diego-based law firm is involved in some of the lawsuits resulting from the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to file for bankruptcy.
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The first group of people flown to Miramar air station from Wuhan, China are told they can now go home. Plus, new affordable housing opens in San Ysidro and the MTS transit agency holds online forums about plans to expand bus and trolley services.