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For the first time since March 2020, Mexican citizens can cross the border for shopping, family visits or any number of reasons if they’ve been vaccinated. But proof of vaccination may be harder to obtain than expected, due to delays in official Mexican vaccine documents. Plus, the San Diego Air Pollution Control District voted unanimously last week to force local industries to drastically cut their pollution after years of spewing carcinogenic toxins at a rate far higher than elsewhere in California. Also, access to banking is an important facet of a community’s health and in Imperial County a shortage of bank branches and rising temperatures can be a dangerous mix. In addition, as the U.N. climate conference enters its second week we look at what goes on inside the conference. Meanwhile, to bring the topic home, make it more tangible, we take you to somewhere directly threatened by our planet’s changing climate. Finally, San Diego Magazine, which has been in business for more than 70 years, now finds itself under surprising new ownership — long time food writer for the magazine Troy Johnson and his wife Claire.

Fridays, Feb, 3 - April 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Watch the series now with KPBS Passport! The series is about an incredible and sudden love, made up of reality and imagination. It is the story of Candela and Massimo, a dancer from Seville and an entrepreneur from Rome, two complete opposites, two parallels who can't help but meet.

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

NPR moved this week to cut 10% of its staff and stop production of a handful of podcasts, including Invisibilia, Louder Than a Riot and Rough Translation.

Japan is sweltering amid a heat wave not seen in decades. As the country deals with an energy crunch, businesses are trying to save energy by turning lights down and thermostats up.

Bret Ernst can currently be seen playing Louie LaRusso in the hit series Cobra Kai, and is regarded as one of the best stand-ups in the business by his peers. He was recently listed as TOP 5 comedians working today by www.standupcomedyreview.com and “#16 of the 101 Funniest Comedians Working Today" by heckler.com and TBS. Come see him perform at Mic Drop Comedy on June 10 & 11, 2022! See website for more details on times

A Texas man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain an abortion "without even his knowledge." Experts say documents related to the case suggest he might have known ahead of time.

Millions of elderly Ukrainians have remained behind since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The country has the highest proportion of elderly affected by war.

Two of Utah's most acclaimed ski resorts are at the end of a narrow canyon road that's increasingly jammed with traffic but the state's plan to fix it is sparking controversy.

The Morning Glory Brunch will feature a fun afternoon of over 20 exciting food and beverage options, live music, shopping, and also experience SMSC’s signature Frog Race. Guests can participate in the fundraiser by purchasing plastic frogs to enter the race. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy bites and sips from local businesses, including Dream Dinners, Froviche, La Mesa Brigantine, Terra American Bistro, IQue BBQ, Herm & Herm Grilling, and Submarina. Entertainment performances include Gin ‘NTonix, a local high-octane quartet, and a fun cooking demonstration from a talented chef for guests to watch. There will also be a boutique shopping experience featuring items from Be Boutique, Designs by Eileen, Sophie's Gallery, Sophie's Garden, Premier Designs Jewelry, Soap Designs by Sydney, and Satori Designs.