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Residents of Imperial County are hoping for a Lithium gold rush. In other news, the San Diego County Health department is now investigating an outbreak at a local high school after hundreds of students came down with flu-like symptoms. Plus, we have a COVID update from a local health expert.

Tijuana shelter operators are protesting a new agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that sends deported Venezuelans to Tijuana. In other news, a new psychiatric health facility is now on the way in Oceanside, four years after the controversial closure of a psychiatric unit at Tri-City Medical Center. Plus, as the cost of living in San Diego increases, many artists are unable to pursue their passion in order to take other jobs to pay bills. But the people behind a new housing development in Vista want to change that by focusing on art and affordability.

The future of electric cars has created an enormous demand for lithium. Imperial County is rich in deposits and companies are prepared to mine the metal. In other news, parents protested outside the headquarters of the San Dieguito Union High School District Thursday, rallying to oppose antisemitism. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

From Australia to Canada, Big Tech has resisted lawmakers' efforts to force them to pay news publishers for carrying their articles. Now, that battle is playing out in California.

Law enforcement officers raided the office of a local newspaper and a journalist's home. First Amendment experts are calling it a likely violation of federal law.

The anthropomorphic cattle dog has been captivating the attention of her target audience and then some.

The Senate majority leader concedes it will take time for law's full impact to be felt, but says its effect is "cumulative" and Democratic candidates would be persistent in touting the law.

Nic McVicker is a news editor at KPBS where he has worked since 2011. He grew up in the Midwest until the snow blew him and his family out West to San Diego, where he enjoys local craft beer, sports, and a day at the beach. McVicker has had the pleasure of serving the San Diego community by telling their stories. As an editor, he is dedicated to helping KPBS reporters best serve the audience with diverse sources and unique stories.

The country music star is known for his songs about rural life, but critics, especially those on the left of the political spectrum, say his latest music video takes the nostalgic themes too far.

Canadian rapper NAV is coming to San Diego for his brand new Never Sleep Tour! See him live at SOMA on March 18, 2023 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale NOW Follow on Social Media: Facebook + Instagram + Twitter