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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.

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

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

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.

A new docuseries highlights Black cowboy history and culture. Plus, a La Jolla bookstore is recognized for playing an active role in the community. Then, your weekend arts preview.

EPISODE 04: Even though both Ciara and her boyfriend were their employees, SDPD investigated her death themselves.

Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal is an emerging biodesigner and architect developing sustainable material alternatives — and he thinks he may have found something big.

We're dropping a special episode during our season break with one request: Help shape Season 2 of The Finest by taking our anonymous survey. Plus, KPBS Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Katie Hyson, a self-proclaimed The Finest superfan, takes the survey live on the show.

KPBS The Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center offers versatile event spaces, conveniently located at the gateway to San Diego State University. The recent renovation and expansion is designed to welcome and engage the community and provides a perfect setting to host meetings, conferences and special events.