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San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Debbie Cruz and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.

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A unique type of adoption comes to North County

December 2, 2025 • 13 mins
First, the current administration has now paused all asylum decisions. Next, how one North County farm is offering a unique form of adoption. Then,the San Diego County Department of Animal Services is being audited following a KPBS investigation. Followed by, a growing number of UCSD freshmen are lacking high school math proficiency . Finally, a beloved Tijuana bookstore owner has died.
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Groundwork is being laid for public university in Chula Vista

December 1, 2025 • 13 mins
First, the groundwork is being laid for a public university in Chula Vista. Then, we bring you details of an initiative to provide low-income residents with energy efficient appliances. And, Encinitas is working to make sure their digital road signs are more secure. Finally, what would you do with your pet if you got deported?
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The community rallies behind a North County market owner

November 26, 2025 • 14 mins
First, there was a show of support ahead of an immigration hearing for a North County market owner. Then, every single refugee admitted into the U.S. under the last administration will be re-screened under the current administration. Next, Rep. Mike Levin haa proposed a bill that would ban offshore drilling along the Central and Southern California coast. And, low vaccination rates across the county brings cause for concern. Fin...
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People are being detained at green card interviews

November 25, 2025 • 17 mins
First, after two previously unsuccessful attempts, local members of Congress were able to gain access into a federal detention center. Then, ICE agents in San Diego are arresting people at their green card interviews. And, a new APA poll found Americans are heading into the holidays more stressed than last year . Plus, warmer weather is expected across San Diego County.
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Reaction to private businesses sharing information from automated license plate readers

November 24, 2025 • 15 mins
First, we get reaction from shoppers about data from l automated license plate readers at the Fashion Valley Mall being shared with law enforcement. Then, we tell you how plans for housing in Clairemont and the College Area are heating up. Next, while new trash bins roll in, we tell you exactly what happens with the old ones. Finally, another installment of our weekly segment, The Pod Behind The Package. Lastly, we tell you about a...
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How immigration lawyer networks are succeeding

November 21, 2025 • 12 mins
First, lawyers across the country are building informal mentoring networks to coordinate a legal resistance to mass deportations. Then, should SDG&E customers pay for the company’s firefighting program? And, the USA Pickleball National Championships are in San Diego this year. Plus, a few events to check out this weekend.
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Chula Vista will disclose how their officers interact with federal agents

November 20, 2025 • 13 mins
First, the Chula Vista City Council voted to develop a new disclosure process to share more information regarding how their officers interact with federal immigration agents. Then, an inside look at Flock cameras and how they are more common than people may think. Plus, we take a look at a recent report on the economic impact of the California State University system.
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San Diego County supports effort to bring back Medi-Cal for Planned Parenthood

November 19, 2025 • 17 mins
San Diego Board Chair Lawson-Remer says recent federal cuts will cause tens of thousands of individuals in the county to lose access to affordable healthcare. What can be done to restore it? Then, we bring you the details of a new partnership that was approved by county supervisors this week. Plus, the need for renewable energy clashes with the choice to preserve a community’s history in far east San Diego County. Finally, the La ...
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Trump administration policy change would further limit green cards for travel ban country migrants

November 18, 2025 • 11 mins
First, hundreds of unionized UC medical workers are on strike in San Diego. Then, a potential policy change affecting green-card applicants and asylum-seekers from certain countries .Then, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors will discuss a public-philanthropic partnership to protect food, housing and health care amid federal cuts. Finally, we bring you a preview of some panels happening at the Comic-Con Museum this weekend...
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Immigration lawyers turn to law initially meant to protect against a king

November 17, 2025 • 16 mins
First, as the current administration's mass deportation campaign continues, immigration lawyers are turning to a law first established to protect against a king. Then, November is Native American Heritage month. Plus, we speak to reporter Jacob Aere for this week’s The Pod Behind the Package.
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Rainstorm expected through this weekend in San Diego County

November 14, 2025 • 13 mins
First, San Diego County Public Works is preparing for a significant amount of rain. Then, artificial intelligence’s impact on diagnosing cancer in patients. And, the South Bay Union School Board approved a new map, which changes where some students will be going to school. Plus, Waymo is headed to San Diego.
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A decrease in defense jobs in San Diego

November 13, 2025 • 11 mins
First, this year’s Military Economic Impact Report found there were 16,000 fewer defense-related jobs since the 2024 report. . Then, California public media leaders spoke at an informational hearing for the California Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism. N Finally, an interview on the American Revolution and its relevance to today’s struggles to preserve American Democracy.
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Veterans Day celebrations take place across county

November 12, 2025 • 12 mins
First, the San Diego Veterans Parade went on as scheduled Tuesday morning. Then, an atmospheric river is scheduled to land in San Diego County later this week and bring heavy rain with it. Next, we look into the agreement between Tri-City Healthcare and Sharp Healthcare. Plus, a unique new program at UC San Diego Health that could provide a career-boost.
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A push to hire health workers at ICE facilities

November 11, 2025 • 11 mins
First, we share events happening across San Diego County for Veterans Day and how we might be one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Then, , an ICE detention center in Imperial County is looking to hire a doctor. This is part of a national trend. And, a family donated land for a new fire station in Borrego Springs. Next, the Sierra Club is suing the county over the recent approval of the Harmo...
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Poway City Council looks to fill newly vacant seat

November 10, 2025 • 13 mins
The Poway City Council held a special meeting to determine its next steps in the wake of last week’s recall and resignation of a council member. Then, a South Bay school will close at the end of this school year. And, researchers are trying to find out if GLP-1 weight loss drugs could be used to fight long COVID. Also, Scott Lewis from Voice of San Diego returns to update us on the city of San Diego’s sewer water recycling project...
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How San Diegans are dealing with food assistance delays

November 7, 2025 • 13 mins
First, as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, we speak with one of the roughly 400,000 in the county who rely on those benefits. Then, we tell you the impacts and risks of elders missing meals. Next, San Diego’s housing voucher program is losing money fast, we tell you why. Finally, some weekend event suggestions.
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Blain resigns one day after recall election

November 6, 2025 • 12 mins
First, Proposition 50 has passed and been approved in San Diego County. Then, Poway Councilman Tony Blain resigned just one day after the vote to recall him . Then, after months of discussion a biofuel depot project in National City was struck down. Next, we spoke with the granddaughter of the Mary’s Donuts founder about her grandmother’s legacy. Finally, a preview of the San Diego Asian Film Festival.
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RV owners say the city is violating the terms of a settlement

November 5, 2025 • 12 mins
First, a settlement was reached last year between the city of San Diego and a group of RV owners who live in their vehicles, but now the RV owners say the city is violating terms of the settlement. Then, the San Diego City Council votes to raise valet parking fees. And, an interview with journalist and author, Osita Nwanevu. Then, oyster castles in South County are protecting against erosion. Finally, a San Diego dog who will star ...
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San Diego County board takes up proposal in response to federal cuts

November 4, 2025 • 10 mins
First, the county is considering a proposal that would bolster access to healthcare benefits starting at the end of next year when stricter federal eligibility requirements take effect.. Then, the latest on the charges against Poway councilman Tony Blain. Finally, we bring you a story on challenges in the workplace for women in the age of telework and hybrid offices.
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Judge rules Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during shutdown

November 3, 2025 • 20 mins
First, the Trump administration has been ordered by a judge to continue funding food support amid the ongoing federal shutdown. Then, a new fight over short-term rentals is heating up. Next, KPBS starts looking at how families with kids are making ends meet across the county. We tell you the latest on plans to build cabins for those experiencing homelessness in East County. And that’s all followed by new segments of Museum a Month ...
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