Emilyn Mohebbi

The San Diego County Water Authority on Thursday voted to raise wholesale water rates by 9.5% for its member agencies in 2024. In other news, a new mural in Chicano Park depicts the successful fight to ban the use of the short-handled hoe on California farms. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

KPBS is doing a series of stories about multiple generations living under the same roof. In the latest installment, we learn about a family from northeastern Africa, that overcame major hardships before finding a City Heights apartment. In other news, a new report finds that the homeless population is getting older. Plus, Tijuana street artist Carlos Rodriguez gives us a look into the public arts scene across the border.

A new book looks at the history of slavery in California and how it continues today. In other news, four additional miles of carpool lanes on Interstate 5 have opened in North County. Plus, as part of KPBS’s public art series, we learn about one of longtime public artist Roberto Salas’s iconic local works.

KPBS recently looked at the outcome of a state law that mandates child care centers in California to test their water for lead, and one San Diego day care had the highest level in the state. In other news, the latest class of San Diego police officer hopefuls just started training in the police academy, and they’re being led by someone unconventional, who’s already making an impact on the future of policing. Plus, we hear from the Old Globe Theatre’s newly appointed Director of Arts Engagement.

A ban on homeless encampments in certain parts of the city of San Diego is on its way to becoming law. In other news, the Biden administration says it will allow tens of thousands of Afghans to remain in the United States. Plus, how the recent gloomy weather could affect our mood.

Tijuana’s migrant shelters are struggling to stay afloat. In other news, the USA surfing championship is back in town this week, and this year, international para surf athletes are invited to compete for the first time. Plus, in our ongoing series on public art, we hear from the person who takes care of the pieces created by Niki de Saint Phalle.

Following a statewide trend, San Diego City College’s enrollment declined by about 15% this year.

Petco Park has boosted its regulated capacity, thanks to San Diego entering the Orange Tier and seating sections reserved for people who can show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

California's governor signs a legislative package that directs more than half a billion dollars to wildfire prevention efforts.