Bennett Lacy
ProducerBen Lacy is a producer for KPBS Evening Edition and KPBS Roundtable.
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Energy resources were pushed to the limit this week as Southern California dealt with an unusually long stretch of extreme heat. We discuss the long term climate change implications and the challenges in getting people immediate relief. -
A discussion around higher education as a new academic year begins at SDSU and CSU San Marcos. -
An apology from Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. underscores the ongoing issues of performance enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball and the pressure on athletes to perform at a high level. -
The Inflation Reduction Act commits billions of dollars to climate, health care and tax reform. We discuss how funding from the bill will impact California and how local residents and politicians are reacting. -
President Biden announces a formal end to the Remain in Mexico asylum policy, Ensenada struggles to supply water amid drought conditions, and summer closures continue at South County beaches amid a new round of cross-border sewage contamination. -
A discussion on San Diego State University's move to open an investigation into a reported sexual assault by members of the Aztec football team and the larger issue of how schools handle sexual violence in the college setting.
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A tentative agreement between Kaiser Permanente and the National Union of Healthcare Workers could end the strike — and kick off a new battle in Sacramento. -
Mindy Albright, a mammal curator at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, said it’s a way for the herd to protect its youngest members. -
The halt of a groundbreaking virus-tracking program has scientists warning of growing blind spots in public health monitoring.
- 60,000+ march through downtown for 'No Kings' Day protest, other rallies planned throughout the county
- Housing officials warn San Diego's ADU reforms may violate state law
- 'No Kings' demonstrations happening this weekend. What are your rights in a protest?
- San Diego infectious disease expert warns new CDC vaccine panel could threaten public health
- Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine moves