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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First, a new report from UC Riverside warns that aggressive immigration enforcement is taking a serious toll on children’s mental health. Then, we hear from San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre about new signs in the Tijuana River Valley that warn the public to avoid areas where toxic gases have been detected. Plus, a preview of Filmout, San Diego’s LGBTQ+ film festival, happening this weekend. Editor’s note: This episode originally misstated FilmOut’s history. The festival began in 1993, later rebranded briefly and became an annual event under its FilmOut name in 2005. The audio remains unchanged.
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First, we bring you details on the latest ICE arrest near a San Diego County school. Next, San Diego is building numerous new homes, but our reports found many are popping up near freeways. Then, we hear from the parents of an Encinitas teen who was killed while crossing the street and the change they’d like to see happen. Finally, we catch up with Ziggy Marley who will be headlining the KPBS San Diego Book Festival.
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First, with multiple ICE arrests taking place near San Diego schools, Union del Barrio is training teachers on how to protect students from potential immigration enforcement. Then, we spoke with a California lawmaker looking to crack down on microplastics. Next, we discuss price increases with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce president. Finally, a new mental health tactic originating in the UK is now being applied in San Diego.
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First, the El Cajon police chief and the state Attorney General disagree on the state’s immigrant sanctuary law. Next, over 4,000 San Diego teens made calls to the teen mental health line. We hear more about the resource. Finally, a transitional housing facility for foster youths marks a first for North County.
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First, another San Diego parent has been detained by ICE near a school. Then, a new housing development being built near a South Bay trolley station gets approval, while planning is underway for new homes near San Diego State University. Finally, adult sports leagues in San Diego get hit with a price spike.
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First, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans for a Nov. 4 special election to ask voters to approve of redistricting in the state.. Then, the Encinitas City Council moves forward with two homeless-related proposals. Plus, we get a sneak preview of the latest world premiere musical at the La Jolla Playhouse.
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El Cajon is one of just two cities in California fighting state immigrant sanctuary laws. This year the city council passed resolutions supporting President Trump’s deportation campaign. Then, the days of RV’s parking in Mission Bay long term may be numbered. And, clean air vehicle stickers are set to soon expire, but a proposal could change that. Finally, we take a look into how the rise of AI has also brought with it numerous copyright lawsuits.
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Chula Vista’s mayor is seeking an agreement with Caltrans to clear encampments along the freeways in his city. Then, Toni Atkins is now running for Governor, but faces potential conflicts of interest. Next, a new way for Southeastern San Diego residents to get to medical appointments, the grocery store and more. Finally, we discuss agape and its role in our society as we present another installment of our civic values series.
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Thousands of students in San Diego Unified are back in their classrooms this week. Then, we take a closer look at the Trump administration’s plans for Afghan allies who’ve fled due to Taliban rule. Then, SDG&E reminds us to call 811 before digging and explains why. Finally, an all-female production of Shakespeare’s work that’s taking place in our county and where to watch.
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On Friday, a San Diego County Superior Court judge threw out a sexual misconduct lawsuit filed against former county supervisor Nathan Fletcher. Plus, we profile a barber in Vista that provides haircuts and healing to his community. Then, in our next installment about civic values we take a look at ethics and its current place in our society.