Debbie Cruz

More than 15 months after a Navy Seal candidate died during training at Naval Base Coronado, an investigation says multiple failures led to a number of trainees being put at high risk of serious injury, including undetected use of performance enhancing drugs among sailors. In other news, Kuumba Fest is a celebration of Black American culture, and it will be held in San Diego's newly formed Black Arts and Culture district for the first time this weekend. Plus, we have details on some arts events happening in San Diego County over the holiday weekend.

More than a hundred child care centers in San Diego County have reported lead levels above state safety standards in drinking water. In other news, nearly 300,000 county residents could get financial help to pay for groceries, but don’t. Plus, we clear up the confusion of what is and will always be the "real" Star Wars Day.

San Diego is one of the top cities for multigenerational households in the country. There’s many reasons why two or more generations live under one roof, but in some cultures in the region, it’s the norm. Plus, federal agents said San Diego is the epicenter of the nation’s fentanyl crisis. On Tuesday, they announced the seizure of 4,721 pounds of fentanyl across the Southern and Central districts of California. Then, KPBS checks in with San Diego’s women soccer team, Wave FC, to see how its sophomore season is shaping up.

It's been more than two months since the COVID emergency food benefits ended in California, and some San Diegans continue to face food insecurities. In other news, the San Diego City Council Monday appointed a group of community volunteers to review and investigate allegations of police misconduct, after a recent KPBS investigation found community oversight of SDPD has come to a halt in recent months. Plus, San Diego County’s wine industry saw an 11% increase in sales last year.

San Diego's city council will nominate a slate of commissioners to the city’s new, more robust police oversight panel today, but there’s growing criticism of the process after a recent KPBS investigation. In other news, winter is behind us and that means bats in San Diego have emerged from hibernation, and some local bat fans are preparing for seasonal bat walks. Plus, some Oceanside high school students are learning the art of producing a Ted Talk.

More than a week after the end of Title 42, local nonprofits are describing deplorable conditions for people seeking asylum in the United States. In other news, a Cal State San Marcos Army veteran graduates this weekend, with a mission to end her family’s cycle of incarceration. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

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.