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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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California is spending more than 200 million dollars to restore the Salton Sea. But will it be enough? And what will a restored Salton Sea mean for the Imperial County? Meanwhile, troubles over the weekend for the vaccination efforts in San Diego County. Plus, today PG&E’s rate hikes go into effect across northern and central California.
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San Diego City Council President Jen Campbell is facing a swell of opposition from some of her constituents --- due mainly to her position on short-term rentals. But there are also deeper issues at play. Meanwhile, misinformation is spreading about California’s efforts to reform single family zoning laws near some of its biggest cities. Plus, as the county expands eligibility -- will there be enough vaccines?
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The San Diego Unified School District has made some progress addressing inequities in education for Black students, but advocates say there’s a lot more that needs to be done. Meanwhile, local democratic representatives are pushing for more sick, family and medical leave for California’s workforce. Plus, playwright Douglas Turner Ward’s life and legacy are celebrated in a new production at Common Ground Theatre.
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Slowly but surely, More people are getting vaccinated in San Diego county, despite delays in vaccine shipments.. . Meanwhile, San Diego Unified School District leaders announced a targeted date of April 12 to allow students at all grade levels to return to the classroom. Plus, a youth group is trying to get young black men hiking — and they're getting a huge response.
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Gov. Newsom’s plans to reopen schools stalls again in the legislature, as lawmakers propose their own alternative plans. Meanwhile, wounded warrior battalions are discharging veterans for misconduct, even those who are suicidal or suffering from PTSD. Plus, some of Governor Newsom’s biggest campaign donors received no-bid contracts during the state’s pandemic response.
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A degree too warm, or a room too bright, all problems that could render a vial of Covid-19 vaccine ineffective at a time when shipment delays and shortages plague the distribution system. Meanwhile, after a suicide death at a COVID-19 isolation hotel last year, San Diego County paid a private company millions of dollars to take over operations. Our partners at Inewsource check out the progress. Plus, student loan forgiveness is a hot political topic these days as the student debt crisis deepens.
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County data show vaccination rates in places like Coronado, Del Mar and La Jolla are as high as 25%. Meanwhile, lower-income areas with high case rates have vaccination rates as low as 7%. And, trash from homeless encampments threatens to overwhelm county nature preserves so, in Oceanside, volunteers organize a clean-up. Plus, a full fact check of some questionable statements made at Former President Donald Trump’s latest impeachment trial.
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Bad weather around the U.S. has caused delays for some COVID-19 shipments that were expected to arrive this week in San Diego County. Plus: Fernando Tatis Jr. will be a Padre for a very, very, very long time and more local news you need.
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The co-founder of the San Diego chapter of the Black Panther Party, died last month at 72. Trunnell Price helped start the local chapter while a student at SDSU in the 1960s. Meanwhile, California’s vaccine rollout has not been equitable, according to early data. And, a new seed library is helping San Diegans plant native plants.
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The Chula Vista City Council will vote today on millions of dollars in relief funding for residents impacted by the pandemic. Meanwhile, President Biden is facing increasing pressure at the border. Plus, an update on the female marines training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.