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San Diego officials have pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the next 13 years. But now the city wants to spend more than $20 million to expand a freeway. In other news, one San Diego city councilman wants to give employees more parental leave. Plus, Chula Vista voters will elect a new mayor this November. We break down that race.

We break down the differences between two sports betting propositions on the November ballot. In other news, the number of people falling into homelessness is outpacing those being rehoused in San Diego County. Plus, confirmed cases of respiratory viruses have more than doubled in the past couple of weeks at Rady Children’s Hospital.

A team of outside auditors is examining how San Diego State University conducts its sexual assault investigations. In other news, state lawmakers held a public hearing Wednesday, focused on helping California teachers prepare to teach ethnic studies. Plus, we break down the dialysis proposition that keeps on showing up on your ballot.

Premieres Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Filmmaker Jon-Sesrie Goff returns to the coastal South Carolina land that his family purchased after emancipation. His desire to explore his Gullah/Geechee roots leads to a poetic investigation of Black inheritance, trauma, and generational wisdom, amidst the tensions that have shaped American history. In the wake of recent Southern violence, "After Sherman" is a reclamation of Black life and space.

"Screenwriters Everywhere: International Day of Solidarity" is scheduled to take place in 35 countries on Wednesday with rallies, social media campaigns and picketing.

Encore Thursdays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 21, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream Seasons 1-2 now with KPBS Passport! In Season 2, the best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, Baratunde meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside.

Attorneys for the former SDSU punter said the videos would help prove his innocence. The young woman's attorney said they were child pornography and should not be released.

What had once been a sport associated largely with white girls is increasingly dominated by women of color. And more elite gymnasts are competing in the NCAA while they go for the gold.

The Friends of the Encinitas Library present Watson, Beldock & Beach with special guests Memo Acevedo and Dave Blackburn performing an acoustic blend of original folk, blues and jazz. This free show will be at the Encinitas Library on Sunday, February 5, from 2-3 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Together, the three are known for their dazzling musicianship, beautiful harmonies and humorous stage presence. Peggy Watson is known for her wide vocal range and her smooth emotional voice. David Beldock is widely regarded as one of San Diego’s best guitar players as well as being a top-notch, award-winning songwriter. Bassist, Paul Beach, toured the world for many years with well-known bands, including Gary Puckett, Spanky and Our Gang, The Association and the Mamas and Papas. The trio will be joined by special guests Memo Acevedo and Dave Blackburn. Memo Acevedo is an internationally renowned drummer/percussionist. He has performed with artists such as Tito Puente, Gregory Hines, Stephen Stills, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Scott and many more. Dave Blackburn is an established record producer/engineer, a guitarist, a drummer and an award-winning songwriter. He and his wife Robin Adler are known for their concerts showcasing Dave’s beautiful arrangements of Joni Mitchell’s songs. For more information, please visit here. Social Media Facebook & Twitter

Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in the country's capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso said.