Business

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Preserving San Diego's Craft Beer History One Growler At A Time

Alexander Nguyen

Deep in the basement of the Kellogg Library at Cal State San Marcos sits a treasure trove of San Diego beer history. It’s known as the Brewchive and it’s the only one dedicated to San Diego’s brewing industry.
Economy

Council Committee Approves 'Spaces As Places' Outdoor Dining Program

City News Service

The San Diego City Council's Land Use & Housing Committee Thursday approved Mayor Todd Gloria's program to permanently approve some outdoor dining and retail spaces, bringing the program one step closer to full council approval.
KPBS Evening Edition

Sesame Street Water Park To Open In Chula Vista

Alexandra Rangel

The park will be completely transformed into a Sesame Street-themed water park that includes 11 water attractions.
KPBS Midday Edition

Supervisors Take First Step In Allowing Home Kitchen Businesses

City News Service

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 Wednesday to start the process of allowing micro-enterprise home kitchen operations throughout the county.
KPBS Midday Edition

Climate Change Raises Risk For Outdoor Workers

Erik Anderson

The warming climate will soon begin squeezing worker's pocketbooks as intense heat begins limiting when and how long they can work outside.
Health

Business Owners React To Federal Vaccination, Testing Requirement

Matt Hoffman

President Biden has announced a vaccination mandate or regular COVID-19 testing for businesses with 100 or more employees and operators are working to implement the new requirements.
Politics

Workforce Partnership To Prepare Young San Diegans For Jobs

Alexandra Rangel

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced the launch of a new Workforce Development Partnership for young adults ages 16-24.
Politics

Unions Rally In San Diego For Fair Wages, Health Care As Labor Shortage Continues

Matt Hoffman

Pandemic employment issues are top of mind this Labor Day, fom essential workers rallying for fair compensation to businesses still feeling the sting of staff shortages.
KPBS Midday Edition

Petition Started To Preserve Oceanside's Junior Seau Amphitheater, Community Center

Tania Thorne

The Seau family wants to ensure the 102-year-old ampitheater and nearby community center are preserved.
Economy

Judge: California Ride-Hailing Law Is Unconstitutional

Brian Melley / Associated Press

A judge has struck down California’s ballot measure that exempted Uber and other companies from a state law requiring their drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.