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Emmy Burrus is the Gloria Penner Fellow at KPBS. In this role she honors the legacy of political correspondent, Gloria Penner, as a member of the Public Matters team. Emmy’s reporting covers topics related to civic engagement and local politics.

Many Imperial Valley residents have grown weary of repeated public health studies around the Salton Sea. One group of scientists is trying to focus on solutions instead.

Local nurse practitioner Amanda Nasser traveled to Gaza in August to help treat patients at Nasser Hospital. She reflects on her month-long trip in the region and what she witnessed while on the ground.

A San Diego assemblymember co-authored the bill to recognize Diwali as an official state holiday. Diwali is celebrated by more than one billion people across India and around the world.

Shrapnel from a Marine artillery round struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle Saturday. The mishap took place along the Interstate 5 during celebrations to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday. Plus, we get a recap of Saturday's "No Kings" protests in San Diego, and what issues were on the minds of protestors.

Growing Up & Raising Up is the story of a teenager who became a mother during her freshman year in high school and how she managed to learn to be a mom and a successful high school student.

San Diegans showed up in the thousands as part of nationwide ‘No Kings’’ protests. Then, after initial reports confirmed no closures, a busy stretch of Interstate 5 was closed for roughly 90 minutes on Saturday. Followed by, an economic forecast for the county. Then, we explain why you will see fewer plastic bags at the checkout aisle. Finally, we speak with KPBS’ environment reporter for this week’s Pod Behind the Package.

The official, who oversaw the county’s animal shelters, complained of “shit dogs” and too few euthanasias in a voice recording. The county isn’t providing details about her employment status.

Proposition 50 is the sole measure on the statewide Nov. 4 special election ballot. If approved, California would temporarily set aside its nonpartisan citizen redistricting commission and adopt new congressional lines that favor Democrats for the next three election cycles.

In a region where wildfires have ravaged entire neighborhoods, one couple's proactive approach to home hardening is setting an example for others, with defensible space inspections provided by Cal Fire.