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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College grads are leaving San Diego after they graduate. Meanwhile, COVID cases are rising in San Diego ahead of two major events returning this month. Plus, beach closures in Coronado.
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A local infectious disease specialist talks about how health officials are preparing for more monkeypox cases in the county. Meanwhile, a new program aims to help the LGBTQ+ community with addiction. Plus, San Diego’s newest penguin exhibit is the only place on the West Coast where you can see the world’s smallest penguins.
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Wastewater surveillance helps identify COVID variants in San Diego County. Meanwhile, the city of San Diego started the process of firing employees for refusing COVID vaccines and tests. Plus, San Diego inmates care for plants and vegetables during the final months of their sentence.
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A 29-year-old Army veteran was allegedly killed by her neighbor last week at a property run by nonprofit Veterans Village of San Diego.. Meanwhile, how San Diego police are preparing for safety at large events. Plus, details on the makeover of a new arts center in Carlsbad.
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The death of a Navy SEAL candidate is raising questions about basic training safety. Meanwhile, some San Diegans say their water tastes funny. Plus, a local health expert on rising COVID cases.
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San Diego city employees are now at risk of being fired if they refuse to get vaccinated and tested for COVID-19. Meanwhile, Friendship Park, where families separated by the border talk to each other, may be getting replaced. Plus, a project at the San Diego International Airport causes traffic for travelers all week.
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A local grocery store closes its doors, creating food insecurity for nearby residents. Meanwhile, volunteers help clean up San Diego County beaches after Fourth of July celebrations. Plus, a new study on microscopic creatures in our homes.
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Local experts react to the Supreme Court's ruling that the Biden administration can end the Remain in Mexico policy. Meanwhile, COVID-19 cases continue to remain steady in the county. Plus, how CAL FIRE San Diego is preparing for the impacts of the holiday weekend firework shows.
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San Diego’s ’s Climate Action Plan 2.0 is in the works. Meanwhile, the rate of San Diego’s increase in home prices is starting to slow. Plus, a piece of art at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido is causing controversy.
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Fifty one migrants were found dead in the back of an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas. Meanwhile, thousands of families in California are facing eviction in three days. Plus, the San Diego Unified School District has two new student board members.