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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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.
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Health care providers are expecting an influx of people from states where abortion is now banned traveling to California for abortions. Meanwhile, protests continued yesterday in San Diego, over the abortion ruling. Plus, a military autopsy reveals a Navy SEAL candidate died of pneumonia during basic training in February.
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How local officials are reacting to the new abortion ruling. Meanwhile, officials are working to protect water quality next to San Diego’s South County beaches. Plus, as summer is here, a new community pool is open in San Diego.
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Some areas in San Diego are harder to find childcare. Meanwhile, a new center in North County prepares to open for victims of violence. Plus, the La Jolla home of the late author of the Dr. Seuss series will be up for sale soon.
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Families in Baja California form their own search groups to find missing children. Meanwhile, monkeypox cases are growing nationwide, but remain low in San Diego County. Plus, the city of San Diego has a new street vendor ordinance in place.
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State lawmakers are taking action to protect abortion access in California. Meanwhile, a California Newsroom investigation reveals Cal Fire is fumbling key aspects of its fire prevention and forest management responsibilities. Plus, scientists at UC San Diego are leading what they call the biggest community science project ever, on animal communication.
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We’re learning more about sources of pollution from the Port of San Diego that’s affecting people’s health. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccines have now been approved for children under five years old and parents are looking for appointments to get their children protected. Also, San Diego’s street vendors are facing new and controversial regulations.
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The rate of soldiers dying by suicide is at the highest level since the Great Depression. Meanwhile, San Diego County jail inmates now have easy access to medication to reduce overdoses. Plus, how seniors are transporting across the world, virtually.
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A new exhibit in San Diego showcases the journeys of the Freedom Riders. Meanwhile, children under the age of five could be eligible for a COVID vaccine as soon as next week. Plus, the San Diego Zoo welcomes its first aardvark cub in 35 years.
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The Fat Leonard Navy bribery scandal is wrapping up in San Diego. Meanwhile, high gas prices are affecting local small businesses. Plus, some people are ripping out their lawns as water restrictions are put in place across the county.