Episodios

  • Cost of food, shelter and medical care among highest in the nation

    Cost of food, shelter and medical care among highest in the nation
    Jan 20 2026
    First, we discuss the economic outlook for San Diego County in this new year. Then, new enrollments for Covered California are down. And, we bring you details from the All Peoples Celebration that recognized local leaders in the community. Also, we tell you about a new book that explores a late musician’s visual art. Finally, we bring you a preview of the Jewish Film Festival.
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    17 m
  • Family raises questions about ICE detention center conditions after father dies in custody

    Family raises questions about ICE detention center conditions after father dies in custody
    Jan 19 2026
    First, a Honduran man held at a Calexico Detention Center died after a medical emergency. Then, the Grossmont Union High School District board has updated its guidelines on immigration enforcement. Also, our resident Cinema Junkie says you should check out a supernatural form of horror content this week. Plus, this week’s installment of The Pod Behind the Package features another KPBS podcast.
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    14 m
  • Mayor Todd Gloria discusses budget deficit in State of the City address

    Mayor Todd Gloria discusses budget deficit in State of the City address
    Jan 16 2026
    First, we give you a peek into San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City address. Then, Rady Children’s Hospital is challenging a vote by its frontline workers to unionize. Next, the controversy surrounding the San Diego Rodeo happening this weekend. Also, we tell you what ban might come after the latest ban on plastic bags. As well as, an opera designed for kids and other weekend event ideas.
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    14 m
  • Advocate reacts to White House announcing an end to temporary protected status for Somalis living in U.S.

    Advocate reacts to White House announcing an end to temporary protected status for Somalis living in U.S.
    Jan 15 2026
    First, we spoke with some local advocates about the White House announcing the end of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis living in the United States. Next, the Carlsbad City Council approved an emergency proclamation over erosion on an ocean bluff. Then, Nathan Fletcher is registering to become a statehouse lobbyist. Plus, the latest controversy surrounding the construction of a roughly 600-acre solar farm in Jacumba.
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    8 m
  • San Marcos announces partnership with Blue Zones Project

    San Marcos announces partnership with Blue Zones Project
    Jan 14 2026
    First, an initiative focused on living long and healthy lives is partnering with the city of San Marcos. Next, San Diego is the latest city in California to oppose the current administration’s offshore drilling plan. Also, rail advocates reaffirm their goal of an all-electric train service between Los Angeles and San Diego. Then, there is still time to sign up children for no-cost preschool if you are in the San Diego Unified School District. Plus, the first African country to be represented by Balboa Park’s International Cottages.
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    13 m
  • People living in their vehicles are taking the city to court

    People living in their vehicles are taking the city to court
    Jan 13 2026
    First, we tell you why some locals living in their vehicles are taking the city to court. Then, we bring you news regarding a former sailor that’s been convicted of spying for China. Also, a new study shows that pharmacists have a higher risk of suicide. Last, we discuss how changes in local TV station ownership rules could impact local news.
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    13 m
  • Privacy advocates raise concerns over use of local government database

    Privacy advocates raise concerns over use of local government database
    Jan 12 2026
    First, privacy advocates have major concerns about a locally-run database. Then, the San Diego City Council returned for its first session of 2026 today. Next, we bring you details around the freezing of billions of dollars in childcare for five states. And why some county public health officials are fighting back against new federal childhood vaccine guidelines. Then, a 90-year-old theater in Oceanside is getting a multi-million dollar renovation. Last but not least, another installment of the SDNN original segment, The Pod Behind the Package.
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    19 m
  • Latest protest at San Diego’s downtown federal building takes tense turn

    Latest protest at San Diego’s downtown federal building takes tense turn
    Jan 9 2026
    First, federal agents detained a local protest organizer in front of the federal building downtown. Then, Somali childcare providers say strangers are surveilling their centers. Also on the podcast, the county has intentions to build cabins for people experiencing homelessness in Lemon Grove. Next, with the Golden Globes taking place this weekend, our resident Cinema Junkie gives out her own awards for her favorite films from last year. Last but not least, some weekend event ideas for you and yours happening across the county.
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    14 m