Debbie Cruz

Plans for a new congregate homeless shelter at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street were abandoned, but the city of San Diego is looking at other options. Plus, the avian flu is keeping eggs expensive and scarce. One egg farm in Lakeside is trying to keep their prices reasonable. And KPBS investigates Vista-based Dr. Bronner’s after a lawsuit alleges the company has turned a blind eye to an internal culture of drug use.

Following the Trump administration’s back-and-forth on a federal funding freeze, researchers at UC San Diego are now concerned their work could get blocked if they use certain restricted words. They say research is at risk if it contains language deemed problematic by the White House, including the word “women.” Plus, the San Diego Police Department has agreed to make some changes to its vehicle pursuit policy following recommendations from the city’s Commission on Police Practices. But Police Chief Scott Wahl said they will not limit their reasons for starting pursuits in the first place. And how the nationwide loneliness epidemic is affecting our democracy.

San Diego County supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer says they are seeking financial damages for the money the county is spending to respond to the youth mental health crisis. Lawson-Remer said social media addiction is fueling that crisis. Then, a new law cracks down on emergency room attacks. Plus, St. Katharine Drexel Academy in El Cerrito is closing down despite community efforts to raise funding and maintain operations.

The landing page was full of resources military leaders could use to plan for the impacts of climate change. Now, it’s gone. Then, we look at the possible local impact of the Trump Administration’s push for federal workers’ resignations. Plus, metro reporter Andrew Bowen previews some potential changes on the horizon for public parking in the city of San Diego.

Bonta said school officials cannot prevent federal immigration authorities from being in public places, but if ICE shows up, the school should alert their local educational agency administrator and legal counsel immediately. Then, State Farm Insurance is requesting an emergency rate increase on all customers. Plus, what renters should know in the event of a wildfire near their home.

President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods are bringing uncertainty to San Diego’s border economy. Plus, an interview with an expert on authoritarianism shares her expectations for a second Trump presidency. And, the San Diego City Council is making moves to preserve affordable housing.

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.