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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 Lawrence K. Jackson and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.

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How much money is the city leaving on the table by keeping beach parking free?

September 4, 2026 • 11 mins
First, we looked into how much money the City of San Diego could be leaving on the table by keeping parking free at beaches. Next, members of San Diego’s Black Panther Party gathered to celebrate the life of one of their founding members. Then, former staff at a local art institution tell us there’s more to the story than funding cuts.
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San Diego law students are clearing the way for formerly incarcerated people to practice law

September 3, 2026 • 14 mins
First, we’ll tell you how a group of law students are helping pave the way for formerly incarcerated people to practice law. Then, an Imperial County judge is planning to block plans for an expansive data center. Also, a new virtual tour lets you explore La Jolla’s underwater park from the comfort of your home. And, a preview of the inaugural Anime San Diego Convention.
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NC teen indicted for filming Mosque attack charges considered “new” as far as far-right extremism

September 2, 2026 • 13 mins
First, new details are emerging around May’s attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. Also, San Diego County could start treating Mexican sewage that spills into the Tijuana River. Then, a bill to regulate how human remains are disposed might just be crucial to the future of the Midway Rising project. And, a new state law passed despite warnings of racial bias.
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An update on May’s Islamic Center of San Diego attack

September 1, 2026 • 12 mins
First, an update surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego attack from this past May. Next, a new study explores what happens when some teens take a break from their cellphones. Then, we’ll tell you about a new cafe led by a group of women that just opened in Normal Heights. And, we’ll tell you about a type of book that helps parents teach their kids to read.
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ICE arrests hit record number in Trump’s second term

August 31, 2026 • 20 mins
First, ICE arrests hit a record number in July, both on a national level and here locally. Then, more than a year after it was first signed into law, we take a look into the impact of the Laken Riley Act. Next, abuse allegations against the county’s juvenile institutions are beginning to pile up. Also, members of the San Diego based USS Theodore Roosevelt are being told to plan for a longer deployment.
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An assembly bill looks to help trans people forced out of the military

August 28, 2026 • 13 mins
First, an assembly bill is looking to help trans people forced out of the military. Then, funding is almost out for a program using deep ocean robots to monitor climate change and marine health. Next, as police departments increasingly use drones in their police work, so does the scrutiny around them. And, some weekend events that you and yours can take part in.
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New reporting reveals Balboa Park needs nearly $1 billion for repairs

August 27, 2026 • 11 mins
First, an interview with the investigative journalist who unveiled that Balboa Park needs roughly $1 billion in repairs. Also, San Diego Unified has some safety rules in place to help keep kids cool and safe. Then, SDG&E is getting input on a new transmission line. And, the federal government announced cuts for California and others that rely on water coming from the Colorado River.
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We look into the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in ballots

August 26, 2026 • 12 mins
First, with Californians overwhelmingly utilizing vote by mail, we take a look into the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. Then, when will San Diego County get some relief from this heat? Also, the impact of Colorado River cuts on San Diego County. And, what’s going on with the recent food safety scares. Plus, auditors say the city of San Diego c...
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Brace yourself for heat all this week

August 25, 2026 • 15 mins
First, a week full of heat has millions across the county looking for some relief. Also, city council members have voted to do away with a measure that allowed for taller buildings in the Midway District. Next, could new military grooming standards disproportionately impact Black men? And, we hear from the new owners of your San Diego Padres.
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All Middle Eastern and North African community members are counted as white on the U.S. census

August 24, 2026 • 14 mins
First, an organization in El Cajon is asking for more accurate representation for nearly 25,000 of its local residents. Then, a resident in Emerald Hills has now filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego over a housing development coming to his neighborhood. Also, some local advocates feel the lack of safe places to ride an e-bike is a central issue when it comes to safety. And, join us for a sneak peak of a driverless robotax...
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MLB’s official approval of Padres sale also brings some inherited issues

August 21, 2026 • 11 mins
First, Major League Baseball has officially approved the sale of the Padres but it comes with some inherited issues for the new ownership group. Then, an ongoing clash over the use of a county-owned firing range. Also, an update on a controversial arrest dating back to 2024. Next, what keeps one local breakdancer going. And, we share some weekend events happening across the county.
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EPA promises to bring urgency to New River crisis

August 20, 2026 • 13 mins
First, the EPA was in Imperial County to meet with the public over the New River crisis. They say they’ll bring the same urgency to the New River crisis, as the Tijuana River crisis. Then, a campaign to teach patients and families about hospice care. And, a new website to help find child care. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with anti-corruption measures. Plus, The Midnight Pine is playing its last...
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ICE is no longer permitted to utilize two county firing ranges

August 19, 2026 • 9 mins
First, ICE can no longer utilize two county firing ranges for training exercises. Then, ICE agents have arrested a minor league coach for the Padres. Next, more roadway construction is underway at San Diego International Airport. Also, San Diego is bracing itself for what could be a historic El Nino season. And, we preview an outdoor production of Shakespeare.
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County Supervisors to decide whether ICE agents can continue using two county firing ranges for training

August 18, 2026 • 13 mins
First, county supervisors are set to decide today whether federal immigration authorities can continue using two county firing ranges for their training. Then, a man has been charged with intentionally starting the Sorrento wildfire. Next, some updates on the upcoming election. And, a conversation with an advocate about automated license plate readers. Plus, the fan experience at a professional baseball game in Tijuana.
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Democrats demand accountability in carrier controversy

August 17, 2026 • 15 mins
Hear the latest on the San Diego aircraft carrier that has Defense officials on the defensive. Also, what does Donald Trump's grudge against magnets have to do with a $15 billion warship? After a teen pleads guilty to kicking a La Jolla sea lion, will others get the message to leave the animals alone? Then, how the Trump administration has left migrant children without attorneys for immigration court. And education reporter Katie A...
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As the window to locate survivors dwindles, local Colombians are stepping up

August 14, 2026 • 16 mins
First, local Colombians are stepping up to provide aid after a devastating earthquake ravaged their home country. Then, we’ll tell you why Hillel of San Diego is creating a new fund for its students. Next, applications are still being accepted for the county’s rental subsidy program aimed at seniors. Also, we speak with a local tarot card reader. And, Pod Behind the Package returns with an interview featuring our new re...
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What we know from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s San Diego visit

August 13, 2026 • 14 mins
First, we’ll tell you what’s new in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s approach to treating homelessness and addiction. Then, a homeless women’s shelter program is expanding the number of people it can help. Next, bathrooms are back open in Mission Bay as of this upcoming Friday. And, some students in Vista are now returning to a new school.
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Hundreds of thousands of California ride-share drivers could soon form a union

August 12, 2026 • 14 mins
First, some California ride-share drivers have reservations about unionizing. Next, a new battery storage facility is now open in Poway. Then, some Southeast San Diegans want to reclaim land that was once planned for a freeway. And, the Grossmont Union High School district board voted to boost athletic funding.
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San Diego students across the county are heading back to school

August 11, 2026 • 13 mins
First, leaders in the San Diego Unified School District tell KPBS what they’d like to see more of. Then, we’ll tell you how public hearings this week could determine the future of oil production off the coast of California. Next, intervenors have now set their sights on taking on SDG&E’s climbing utility rates. And, a UCSD researcher is the a recipient of one America’s oldest science prizes.
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Rebate aims to make EVs more affordable

August 10, 2026 • 14 mins
First, we’ll tell you how much first-time buyers of an electric vehicle in California could save. Then, we’ll tell you what’s new in San Diego Unified School District’s preschool program. Also, a conversation with the investigative reporters behind a story about wage theft at elderly care homes. And, thousands of fans last week came out to support San Diego’s former football team.
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