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In 2025 there was a lot of news. Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest stories the KPBS newsroom followed.

Provocative and inventive exhibit explores “Alfredo Castañeda: Beyond Surrealism” across decades.

First, San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is requesting inspections of the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Then, flood survivors mark the anniversary of the January 2024 floods. And, where the city is at with storm drain repair in Southcrest. Next, how county leaders and students are trying to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Plus, we wrap up our series on the proposed data center in Imperial County with a look at the growing movement against it.

We hear from local artists about how they have rebuilt since their spaces were flooded two years ago. Then, Oscar nominations are out! Our Midday Movies critics share their reactions to the biggest surprises — and the biggest snubs.

San Diego's Rady Children's Hospital announced they will stop providing gender-affirming procedures and prescriptions.

Elizabeth "Ely" Rosales Aguilar, of Raíz Chocolate, runs a small-scale chocolate operation from her San Diego home, crafting rich Mexican chocolate bars and spiced drinking chocolates inspired by centuries-old recipes. California's cottage food laws helped her turn her passion into a thriving business rooted in cultural tradition.

First, museum leaders are asking that paid parking at Balboa Park be reconsidered. Then, after the death of a child, Pacific Beach community members are calling for improved road safety. Also, we hear from Jessica Calix who was impacted and displaced in the January 2024 floods. Plus, part 2 of our series on the controversy around a massive data center project. Lastly a story about the world’s oldest collegiate acapella group.

Two years ago, historic floods devastated San Diego neighborhoods in the Chollas Creek watershed. We talk about the ongoing road to recovery for survivors and local businesses.

First, some locals gathered to protest the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Then, we tell you how students at one school in San Diego are keeping Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy alive. Also, a $10-billion data center is looking to move forward without an environmental review process. Finally, a popular San Marcos building is getting some upgrades.

We examine Trump's policies one year into his second term. Plus, tens of thousands of people across the nation — and in San Diego — are walking away from their daily activities and onto the streets to protest Trump's policies.