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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.

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  • Title 42 had been set to expire on Monday. Immigration advocates and lawyers decry a judge’s ruling that’s keeping the policy in effect. Also, some San Diego County supervisors are voicing their support for abortion rights. Plus, five months ago California launched a program to help low-income Californians eliminate asthma triggers in their homes. Families are still struggling to get access to those services.
  • A judge stopped the Biden Administration from ending Title 42. It was set to expire today. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case involving job protections for National Guard members and reservists. Plus, discovering a “living fossil.”
  • The race for San Diego’s City Council District 2 seat will be one of the most competitive local races in the June primary. Meanwhile, results are in from San Diego’s most recent point in time homeless count. Plus, the Carlsbad 5000 race returns to San Diego this weekend.
  • Chula Vista will have a new mayor for the first time since 2014. KPBS introduces you to some of the candidates. Meanwhile, there’s still some available means to find baby formula in San Diego amidst a nationwide shortage. Plus, bike to work day returns to San Diego County.
  • After more than a decade, San Diego County is getting a new Sheriff. We'll bring you profiles of three candidates. Meanwhile, SDG&E has begun the official process to increase rates for gas and electricity. Plus, the pandemic may be changing the way large buildings are designed in California.
  • After the racist attack in Buffalo, and a recent stabbing of a Black teen in Lakeside, San Diego residents held a vigil on Monday standing up against racist hate. Also, the LGBT Community Center in Hillcrest has reopened after shutting its doors at the start of the pandemic. Plus, carbon capture technology has gained status with the United Nations and in California’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But not all climate activists are convinced it’ll help.
  • Chinese-American parents of the San Dieguito Union High School District are divided in their reactions to the recent racially inflammatory comments made by the district’s superintendent. Meanwhile, the director of the UC San Diego breast milk bank warns against buying breast milk on Facebook amid the nationwide shortage of baby formula. Plus, Katya Echazarreta will soon be the first Mexican-born woman to travel to space.
  • All law enforcement agencies in San Diego will now be able to refer mental health crisis calls to county-sponsored teams who are trained to handle mental health emergencies. Meanwhile, Mayor Todd Gloria focuses on major investments in water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure in his latest budget proposal. Plus, the San Diego Italian Film Festival celebrates the life and legacy of its late founder with a dedicated screening today.
  • 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.
  • 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.