Inside an El Cajon school tackling the mental health crisis with its curriculum.
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We have an update in the sexual assault lawsuit against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. In other news, we hear about how an El Cajon school is addressing mental health head-on with their curriculum. Plus, the San Diego Padres play the San Francisco Giants again Friday in the second of a three-game series, after beating the Giants in Thursday’s home opener.
The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by.
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Top-seeded and defending NCAA champion UConn advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory.
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It fuels many of us each morning, with an extra rush of energy — coffee! But how did that magical drink come to be so ubiquitous? One San Diego restaurant is providing clients with traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies and a history lesson.
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Jake Cronenworth’s two-run double highlighted the four-run seventh inning for the San Diego Padres, who beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 Thursday to spoil Bob Melvin’s return to San Diego.
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The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System today announced it is increasing trolley service before and after San Diego Padres games Thursday through Wednesday at Petco Park.
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American artist Richard Serra died this week at the age of 85. Serra was world-renowned for his large-scale metal sculptures.
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Comedy legend Cheech Marin talked about the impact of film "Born in East LA" and its relevance in today's political climate.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Padres home opener is Thursday. To celebrate, KPBS Midday Edition is talking all about the Padres.
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Marine Corps members and former Frontwave employees said many recruits have no choice but to use the Oceanside-based credit union, which collects significant revenue from overdraft fees. The company’s CEO argues the practice isn’t predatory.
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It’s been less than a week since San Diego County's Migrant Welcome Center closed, and already CBP has released more than 1,000 asylum seekers and other migrants into the streets.
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El Cajon school facing student mental heath head-on with their curriculum
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Migrants are drowning in the Pacific Ocean. Lifeguards on both sides of the border respond
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The high-tech ways San Diego's water transmission pipelines are maintained
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The San Diego Symphony uses Sound and Silence to teach elementary school students about music
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Del Mar youth sports venue draws controversy and a lawsuit
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New tools in the fight to stop a mysterious killer called sepsis
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New technology helping San Diego researchers study elusive rattlesnake
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The county is building affordable housing in Chollas View. Residents say it’s concentrating poverty
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County lawmakers want to reign Coastal Commission's power to block housing, transportation projects
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What happens when you give low-income families monthly cash, no strings attached?
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A new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness is now open in Vista. In other news, CDC data shows a rising number of high school students have seriously considered suicide. Part 2 in our school mental health series, looks at barriers for students seeking help. Plus, the Balboa Theater is celebrating its 100th birthday.
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We break down what these drugs are, and how doctors are adapting their practices, while navigating weight stigma.