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South Bay Union is the first elementary school district in the region to have an esports program, according to the San Diego County Office of Education.

For 30 years, Chula Vista leaders have sought to bring a new four-year public university to San Diego's South County. Now, that dream is closer to becoming a reality.

After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.

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

First, we bring you the latest details around the Ukrainian woman who was arrested after her green card interview. Then, we bring you an update from the San Diego City Council vote on surveillance technologies. Next, a San Diego County supervisor is looking into how to reprocess nuclear fuel. And, we speak with the founder of a center looking to combat digital hate. Also, supervisors approved a lease for United Airlines to operate out of Palomar Airport. Lastly, the semifinals for the first ever esports tournament in South Bay Union School District are beginning today.

First, on Tuesday night Carlsbad’s city council voted to ban the riding of e-bikes for any child 12 years or younger. Then, the Trump administration says they will withhold SNAP funds until states release certain data. Next, a hearing on oil drilling off the coast of California. And, we speak with U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs about the Pentagon’s air strikes against alleged South American drug traffickers . Finally, the Women’s Museum is now an official part of the San Diego History Center.

After decades of planning and setbacks, South Bay officials are laying the groundwork for a multi-university campus that houses academic programs from schools across the San Diego-Tijuana metro.

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.

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

Come and enjoy New Years Day with Five Star Tours as we take you to the Rose Parade with transportation, reserved seating, snacks and escort for only $169 per person. Enjoy the excitement of New Year’s morning in the tradition and pageantry of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on January 1, 2026. The Tournament of Roses Official Tour is the ideal way to experience a wonderful New Year’s celebration. All event tickets are confirmed and guaranteed. Tour includes transportation, reserved seating and snacks. Seats are north facing seats which means there's no sun in your eyes. Departs various locations throughout San Diego at 4 a.m. from various locations Departure Points: - South San Diego- Palomar Trolley Station, Chula Vista, CA 4 a.m. - Central San Diego- Santa Fe Train Station, 1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 4:20 a.m. - North County San Diego Coastal- La Costa Park & Ride, La Costa, CA 4:45 a.m. - North County Oceanside- Oceanside Transit Center, 235 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 5 a.m. - Anaheim- Sheraton Park Anaheim, 1855 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 @ 5:45 a.m. Returns 1 hour after parade with a lunch stop on own in San Juan Capistrano for San Diego. *(time are estimated) Five Star Tours on Facebook / Instagram