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Under the second Trump administration, dozens of immigrants have been detained on local military bases.

As the United States marks 250 years since independence, a new episode from the KPBS program "Historic Places" explores the story of the Kumeyaay and other First Peoples of Southern California before the American Revolution.

The city of San Diego's budget is up for a final vote Tuesday. We break down the latest proposal.

A pair of fires scorch parts of the county Monday leading to evacuations. Then, the same San Diego City Council that last year approved paid parking in Balboa Park says “nevermind.” And Public Matters reporter Jake Gotta previews today’s budget vote. Finally, a look at San Diego’s indigenous history through the lens of America’s semiquincentennial.

Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.

Candidates for California governor faced off in one last debate before the primary. Republicans begged a liberal state to vote differently, Matt Mahan sought to place himself in the middle and everyone came for Xavier Becerra.

First, leaders from across the county gathered to announce that they have a plan to restore arts and culture funding. Then, we’ll tell you why Imperial Valley voters rejected a candidate for the Imperial Irrigation District. Also, why have immigration arrests on military bases become more common? Next, residents of a Chula Vista retirement community came together to celebrate a staff member with half a century of experience. And, a graduation for students in the United Lowrider Youth Leadership Bike Club.

For years, El Cajon has long been a hub for refugees and immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa. Now, amid President Donald Trump’s refugee ban, they are coping with the help of neighborhood ties and a local nonprofit.

Under new rules, plastic producers have to cut single use plastic, increase recycling rates and pay $5 billion to remedy harms from plastic pollution. Plastic producers have until June to come up with a plan for how they’re meeting state mandates.

Roughly 600,000 Californians still lack access to safe and reliable drinking water supplies. The problem will cost billions to fix. So why is the Newsom administration considering a climate overhaul that could gut a key source of funding?