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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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  • A local scientist explains how we process numbers. Meanwhile, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday, to allow the county to sue gunmakers for deadly shootings. Plus, protected bike lanes in University Heights are causing controversy.
  • Some San Diego police officers are refusing to take COVID-19 tests, saying they violate their religious beliefs. Meanwhile, more homeless people are being arrested in San Diego, after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria came up with a more aggressive approach to get homeless people into shelters. Plus, two county supervisors want to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence.
  • The San Diego City Council is set to begin its final budget hearings Monday. Meanwhile, more details have been revealed about the Marine Osprey crash last Wednesday in Imperial County. Plus, the San Diego International Fringe Festival wrapped up over the weekend.
  • Five have been confirmed to be dead after an MV-22 Osprey belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based at Camp Pendleton crashed around noon on Wednesday. Also, SANDAG has revealed its new rules around credit card spending by its employees. Plus, the San Diego International Fringe Festival wraps up this weekend.
  • Residents at Veterans Villages say there’s been drug abuse at the rehab center, and that conditions have become dangerous. Meanwhile, people protested outside of Sempra Energy Wednesday amid rising energy bills costs. Plus, The San Diego Repertory Theatre announced it’s suspending all remaining productions as of June 19th, and laying off all staff this month.
  • Students at Patrick Henry High School in Del Cerro participated in a national walk out Tuesday to protest gun violence and mass shootings. Meanwhile, many fast food workers are planning to walk out of their jobs on Thursday to demand better working conditions and pay. Plus, we bring you the latest on what’s happening at the San Diego International Fringe Fest this week.
  • The debate over whether police can share license plate data out of state has been settled. Meanwhile, high gas prices are hurting people who drive for a living. Also, San Diegans are stepping up to help Ukrainian refugees get medical care.
  • A binational group of academics, business leaders and government officials met in Chula Vista last week to discuss one of the region’s most pressing issues – long border wait times. Some of the ideas include a cross-border express trolley and a ferry that would transport people from Ensenada to downtown San Diego. Meanwhile, there’s an aggressive new initiative to protect Californians from gun violence. Also, a new way to save on your power bill this summer.
  • Leaders in Sacramento are trying to come to an agreement on the state budget that may include help with the increased cost of living. Meanwhile, the possible impact of the state budget on education. Plus, San Diego International Fringe Festival is back.
  • California’s Task Force on Reparations released a 500-page report on Wednesday detailing the state’s history with racism. Meanwhile, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria discusses homelessness, mental illness and law enforcement oversight Plus, for in-home child care providers who don't own their home, skyrocketing rents make it nearly impossible to turn a profit.