Brooke Ruth

A San Diego police officer is accused of embezzling from the school safety patrol program he ran. And, we’ve got part three of our five-part series on the District 1 supervisor’s race — today’s topic: spending. Also, last week we told you about SDPD’s move to fully-encrypted radios. Hear more about what the department says it’s doing to get real-time information to the public. Then, the impact of withholding funding for high school ethnic studies courses. Sticking with high school news, Voice of San Diego’s Jacob McWhinney joins us with more on San Diego Unified’s roll-back of its graduation requirements. Finally, find out why people at the Ramona Wildlife Center are wearing bear costumes to interact with an actual bear.

Fallout from last week’s ICE raid in South Park continued Tuesday with union leaders calling the action an “attack on workers.” Then, the price of parking is going to change — hear more about when and by how much. And, we have part two of our five-part series on the District 1 county supervisor’s race. Also, hear a discussion about the latest data on news consumption trends. Finally, find out which Oceanside coffee shop is getting a jolt from local musician Jason Mraz.

Democratic lawmakers had harsh words about how a recent workplace raid was handled. Then, we look at the changes made in National City in response to in-custody deaths. Plus, voting has begun in the race for the South Bay seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. We tell you where the candidates stand on the crossborder sewage crisis.

The Trump administration’s hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means for our region, as well as the State Department’s threat to revoke visas for all international students from China. Then, National City has paid to settle three separate civil rights lawsuits in recent years, again raising questions about how police respond to people experiencing mental health distress. Finally, here about KPBS’ recent Reddit AMA about the city budget deficit.

A new UC San Diego study finds harmful chemicals in the air. And insurance claims after last week’s plane crash could get complicated. Then, a conversation about the impacts of broad government austerity on communities. Also, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis says the city’s budget fight could be setting up a serious show-down between the city council and mayor. Finally, San Diego Unified is looking for student and family feedback on a proposed policy that would further limit students’ access to their cell phones at school.

The FAA failed to notify pilots that the weather instruments at Montgomery Field weren’t working. Then, the city of San Diego is countersuing property owners hit by last year’s floods. And, you may soon be able to buy and sell backyard ADUs in San Diego. Also, we have a follow-up to a story about a low-income high-rise without a working elevator. Finally, Pope Leo’s first bishop appointment is one right here in San Diego —but that’s not the only reason it’s historic.

The executive chef of the Marine Room in La Jolla shares some dinner, dessert and drink recipes for a Valentine's Day dinner at home.