Brooke Ruth

The Kaiser mental health worker strike has entered its 25th week. Meanwhile, a new state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy, leaving some patients in limbo. Then, we talk about political detachment and the impact it can have on our lives. Plus, the story of two local photographers who are protesting in their own way.

Marquell Smith is serving life without parole, but new legislation is giving him hope. Plus, a new map from the California Fire Marshal shows one North County city saw a major increase in fire risk. And, Sea World is treating more and more marine animals with domoic acid poisoning.

A look at murder-robbery convictions in San Diego under a former D.A. shows almost all Black people convicted received life without parole while white people received sentences that would eventually allow it, or were offered plea deals to lesser charges. And President Donald Trump wants to know when you send money across the border. Plus, part 2 of our conversation with local voters. Then, San Diego Unified takes the next step in building affordable housing for its teachers and Poway residents seek to recall a city council member.

After more than 40 years, the longtime radio voice for the San Diego Padres, San Diego State Aztecs and more has called his final game. As the San Diego Padres prepare for the opening of the 2025 season, Ted Leitner shares what moments have stayed with him over the decades, and the relationship he’s built with San Diego sports fans along the way.

San Diego is preparing an update to its Street Design Manual with new guidelines for when to prohibit a right turn on a red light. And, local voters weigh in on President Donald Trump’s first two months in office. Then, why schools in Vista are expanding language immersion programs and how imported dung beetles are helping California agriculture.

Local veterans are pushing back on the Trump administration’s plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, faculty and students are staging walkouts and protests at CSU campuses this week, including at Cal State San Marcos. And being at the right place at the right time may have helped a San Diego woman save the life of a baby bird.

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.