Reports of anti-Muslim hate incidents and discrimination in the U.S. have hit a 30-year high following the October 7th Hamas attack in Israel. We hear from San Diego Muslim leaders about the local impact. In other news, city of San Diego planning officials are seeking to balance the need for more housing in Hillcrest, with new protections for LGBTQ nightlife. Plus, a big shakeup in San Diego’s Republican Party. Its chair abruptly resigned Monday night.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Diego Monday to talk about regional efforts to combat fentanyl overdoses. In other news, according to the Alzheimer's Association, San Diego County ranked in the top 10 of U.S. counties with the most people living with Alzheimer's disease. Plus, Henry Foster III took the oath of office Monday, to become San Diego's new District 4 councilmember.

Chula Vista has a new city councilmember. The appointment late last week brings an end to the months-long saga that followed the criminal case of former councilmember Andrea Cardenas. In other news, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra was here Friday, as part of a nationwide campaign. Plus, some child care providers would like to expand to address the lack of child care spots in the region, but it isn’t easy.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday announced a plan for what he says will be the largest homeless shelter in the city. In other news, for the past year, immigrant advocates have criticized the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s practice of holding migrants in open air camps near Jacumba and San Ysidro. On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered the agency to provide housing to migrant children. Plus, the Fleet Science Center’s resident astronomer joins the podcast to talk about Monday’s solar eclipse and how to safely view it.

It’s good news for California’s water supply. There are 64 feet of snow in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, which will eventually melt into the state’s rivers and reservoirs. In other news, the condition of San Diego's streets is getting worse, and as the cost of road maintenance keeps going up, some advocates are asking for a new approach. Plus, students from San Diego's underserved mid-city neighborhoods are using performing arts to improve their mental health and self-confidence.

California lawmakers are trying to strengthen protections against doxxing, which is publishing someone’s personal information online with the intent to harm. We learn about a new bill that would let victims sue. In other news, lots of people still rely on landlines for phone service, especially in rural areas. But there's a motion before the California Public Utilities Commission that could mean the end of them. Plus, April is Autism Awareness Month, and there is a new show opening this weekend that recognizes the lives of people on the spectrum.

Humanitarian organizations – including the Haitian Bridge Alliance in San Diego – are urging the Biden administration to stop all deportations to Haiti, where armed groups have taken over large parts of the country. Then, starting this month, the cities of Oceanside and Vista will be getting their power from the Clean Energy Alliance. Plus, a look at the subsidy chasm for childcare in San Diego.

We have an update in the sexual assault lawsuit against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. In other news, we hear about how an El Cajon school is addressing mental health head-on with their curriculum. Plus, the San Diego Padres play the San Francisco Giants again Friday in the second of a four-game series, after beating the Giants in Thursday’s home opener.

A new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness is now open in Vista. In other news, CDC data shows a rising number of high school students have seriously considered suicide. Part 2 in our school mental health series, looks at barriers for students seeking help. Plus, the Balboa Theater is celebrating its 100th birthday.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case on a widely used abortion medication with potential nationwide implications. In other news, CDC data shows that a rising number of high school students are reporting poor mental health. This week, our newsroom is looking at mental health in schools. Plus, the San Diego Unified School Board was supposed to consider a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage month, but the item was unexpectedly pulled from the agenda.