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When a police officer is found dead in her home with a bullet between her eyes, who investigates?

Both Ciara Estrada and her boyfriend were San Diego police officers. They went with friends to a New Year’s Eve party. Pictures from that night show the smiling couple. The next day, Ciara was dead … discovered on her bathroom floor with her gun in her lap.

Her own department investigated the death and quickly ruled it a suicide. Investigators, who were her colleagues, made no arrests. Identified no suspects.

But her family says there’s more to her story – tragic circumstances that should have prompted a more thorough investigation. They don’t think the police dug deep enough into the death of one of their own.

From yoga and spa days to arcade games and outdoor adventures, KPBS staff share their top self-care experiences and spots around San Diego this year.

From indie films and documentaries to animation, musicals and superhero movies.

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

From thrilling mysteries and emotional dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies.

San Diego television news outlets are experiencing a rightward shift as news consolidation influences America's local TV news landscape.

KPBS Staff picks for where to hike, camp, birdwatch, bike and make the most of San Diego's sunshine and open spaces.

KPBS’s The Finest podcast explores the people, art, and movements that are redefining culture in San Diego. This episode tells the story of three friends growing up in San Diego’s Paradise Hills neighborhood who found purpose in graffiti art. What began as a creative path away from gang life eventually drew attention from law enforcement and changed the course of their lives in unexpected ways.

EPISODE 05: A new law might have changed everything for Ciara’s case.

Gesturing, Multi-media, free with supplies provided. Charcee Colosia's loose, fluid approach emphasizes quick, intuitive gesture work — perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to loosen up, play with mark-making, and explore expressive color. Explore the fundamentals of gesture drawing—the art of capturing the essence, movement, and emotion of the human form with quick, expressive sketches. RSVP required at https://northcoastalartgallery.com/demos-expression-artists/