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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A tragedy hit San Diego 45 years ago, when a Pacific Southwest Airlines jetliner collided with a Cessna over North Park. But all these years later, there is no proper memorial to the victims near where the crash happened. In other news, a single student’s protest has prompted an international wave of support in the fight against a controversial ban on flags in Temecula schools. Plus, we have you covered with all the details you need to know for this year’s La Mesa Oktoberfest that kicks off Friday.
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Academic workers on the 23 campuses of California State University are rallying for a new contract. In other news, the Auto Club of Southern California says they are seeing the third fastest week-over-week gas price increase they’ve ever recorded in Southern California. We tell you when gas prices should go down. Plus, the Oceanside Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit titled, “Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection.” It features art created during the Great Depression through World War 2.
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Rents are rising in a lot of places, and in Tijuana they are rising twice as fast as San Diego. We look into what is driving this trend. In other news, an updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available and we have details on where and when you can get it in San Diego County. Plus, what students at the La Jolla Country Day School are doing as a special remembrance of the Holocaust.
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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, has once again been deemed unlawful by a federal court and it’s leaving over half a million “dreamers” in the system in limbo, and others with no option at applying. In other news, after three years and a contentious fight, Fallbrook and Rainbow ratepayers will finally vote on whether or not to leave the San Diego Water Authority in November. Plus, a data protection representative has tips on how to protect our digital footprint while we wait for the Delete Act to get signed into law.
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We look at how the closure of the PedWest border crossing in San Ysidro is affecting the local economy. In other news, California’s decision to sue five major oil companies is welcome news for environmentalists, but the state isn’t breaking new ground. Plus, an area of La Jolla popular for watching sea lions will not be reopening to the public this fall.
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Dozens more migrants were dropped off at the Oceanside Transit Center Friday. Local leaders are calling it a symptom of a broken immigration system. In other news, a lot of vehicles that used to only run on human power have been electrified. The offer of greater speed and ease of use from electric bikes, scooters and skateboards, has encouraged travelers and environmentalists who want to reduce our reliance on gas-powered cars. But are they safe? Plus, it’s Hispanic Heritage month, and the San Diego Unified School District has a first-of-its-kind flag flying over its administration building.
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Customs and Border Protection abruptly closed the Ped-West pedestrian crossing in San Ysidro Thursday. In other news, as the world marks Democracy Day, the United States’ system of representative government is under attack. KPBS explores how the pillars of democracy are holding up in San Diego County. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.
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Emergency child care funds from the pandemic will expire this month, and if nothing is done, centers could shut down and thousands of kids could be left without care. We have details on what lawmakers are doing to prevent that from happening. In other news, an administrative law judge is mulling over proposals that would dramatically change the way California residents pay for electricity. Plus, how hackers are deceiving people online by sending them emails that seem to be from someone else.
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California regulators are mulling over big changes for electricity customers around the state. In other news, while the pandemic is over, COVID-19 cases on school campuses are increasing. Plus, tips on what you can do to make sure a news story is credible.
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Students in North County discussed mental health with their congressional representative and a national health official Monday. In other news, Cal State University trustees are meeting in Long Beach this week, with plans to discuss a tuition hike before they wrap up Wednesday. At the same time, students who work for the CSU say they want a pay raise. Plus, we tell you about a new building in the Chollas View neighborhood that is filled with public art.