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A medication-assisted treatment program in the Vista jail offers support and group therapy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated guidelines for childhood vaccines last week. That advice, however, runs counter to recommendations from California and San Diego County public health officials. What do parents need to know?

KPBS Staff picks of the most compelling books of 2025 and a few 2024 holdovers that demanded a spot on our list.

Under a new state law, two San Diego colleges have been named Black Serving-Institutions. We talk about local programs serving Black students and the importance of representation on campus.

Celebrate with us! City Heights celebrates its' Multicultural Festival of Love, this year in the sixth iteration with vivid performances from Fern Street Circus to Hoover High Mariachi to Rick and Friends (evoking the spirit of Rick's brother, the late, great Chunky Sanchez.). The City Heights Music School will perform, and Chinelos from Morelos, masked dancers will delight. Join in a drum lesson with Drummers Without Borders, and parade around the park with drums, giant lanterns and banners. Thrill to the low riders exhibit, expect delicious food from vendors, with jumpies for kids. Kids from 3 to 103 will enjoy paper mask-making with San Diego Guild of Puppetry. Many community groups will be represented with a table exhibit and information on opportunities available.

First, privacy advocates have major concerns about a locally-run database. Then, the San Diego City Council returned for its first session of 2026 today. Next, we bring you details around the freezing of billions of dollars in childcare for five states. And why some county public health officials are fighting back against new federal childhood vaccine guidelines. Then, a 90-year-old theater in Oceanside is getting a multi-million dollar renovation. Last but not least, another installment of the SDNN original segment, The Pod Behind the Package.

The Trump administration is now requiring new H-1B visa applicants to pay $100,000. School districts that depend on hiring foreign workers to fill teacher jobs, especially in special education and bilingual education, say they can’t afford the new fee.

Join SPOT and other rescues for a Mega adoption event on February 7 from 11a.m. - 3 p.m. at Grossmont Center. We hope to see you there!

Perfect for families with children ages 5+. Join us for a heartfelt, family-friendly workshop where kids and their grownups come together to turn meaningful fabrics into Quilted Memory Pillows. Your fabric pieces can come from anything that holds a memory — a loved one (living or passed), a favorite place, a special moment, or even a well-loved item from home. Please bring 2–4 fabric pieces that feel meaningful to you and your child. Together, we’ll cut, stitch, and quilt these pieces into a one-of-a-kind pillow that celebrates your stories, your connections, and the memories you want to carry forward. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Day Camp is for kids in grades 1-6 at an art studio in Hillcrest. In support of San Diego educators advocating for improved working conditions, and to help families navigate the unexpected school closure, ArtReach has added a February 26 Day Camp at our Hillcrest studio. We stand with educators and are also here to support families by offering a safe, creative place for kids during the day. ArtReach Day Camps offer a full day of hands-on artmaking where students explore a variety of materials and creative themes while building skills and confidence in a supportive environment. Each day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes guided art projects, creative play, and opportunities to connect with peers through art. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok