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 “presumptive” case of coronavirus was found in a woman in her 50’s who traveled overseas. Also, local schools ponder what to do if the virus appears among students. And supplying clean needles to drug users is again on the agenda of San Diego county supervisors.
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Success in the primary election could mean Democrats will get an 8-1 majority and a Democratic mayor. Also, Catholics modify the Mass in response to coronavirus. And a San Francisco Bay Area journalist speaks across a cultural divide to her grandpa in Montana.
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Man who killed one and wounded three at Chabad of Poway could face the death penalty. Plus, San Diego would suffer great damages if conditions lead to a big earthquake on the Rose Canyon fault. And AT&T employee who worked in San Diego stores tests positive for Covid-19.
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San Diego scientists have diagnosed a patient with a new form of a rare disease - they say he's the only known person in the world with it. And California scientists are seeing how warmer oceans might impact fish communities living near the ocean floor.
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Bry and Sherman battle for second in March primary. Plus, San Diego’s convention center expansion, Measure C, appears to be headed to defeat. And Democrat Amar Campa-Najjar has the top spot in the 50th Congressional District.
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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.