Episodios

  • How one local mom saves money at the grocery store

    How one local mom saves money at the grocery store
    Feb 4 2026
    First, in a new KPBS series, we talk with a local mom who shares how she makes ends meet in San Diego County. Then, the second part of a series on Black defendants having a higher likelihood of facing charges that could lead to life without parole than their counterparts. . We also tell you details around California psychiatric hospitals having a new deadline to adjust to new staffing rules. Also, Olympic soccer is coming to San Diego! Plus, our Cinema Junkie offers a creative alternative to Super Bowl Sunday.
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    14 m
  • AG Rob Bonta sues over Rady Children’s Hospital ending gender-affirming care

    AG Rob Bonta sues over Rady Children’s Hospital ending gender-affirming care
    Feb 3 2026
    First, California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing over Rady Children’s Hospital’s plans to end gender-affirming care. Then, we bring you a story about how Black defendants have a much higher likelihood of facing charges that could lead to life without parole than their counterparts. Also, a change in one of the top officials at our San Diego County Department of Animal Services. Plus, details around why a proposed tax for vacation rentals and vacant second-homes failed to pass.
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    13 m
  • Return of Border Patrol commander worries community members

    Return of Border Patrol commander worries community members
    Feb 2 2026
    First, Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is reportedly on his way back to the Imperial Valley, following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. And, how San Diego residents participated in Friday’s nationwide protests against federal immigration operations. Then, the bike lanes on 30th Street in North Park are seeing an increase in ridership. Plus, Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando weighs in on Sam Raimi’s latest horror film.
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    12 m
  • New scholarship program trains frontline healthcare workers

    New scholarship program trains frontline healthcare workers
    Jan 29 2026
    First, a new scholarship program is helping to train new frontline healthcare workers. Then, a proposal to tax vacant second homes and vacation homes has fallen short. Also, the latest in a series of protests took place in Oceanside, we tell you why. Plus, how a local database could be helping federal immigration agencies avoid state sanctuary laws.
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    14 m
  • San Diego’s Democratic congressional delegates call on congress to rein in ICE

    San Diego’s Democratic congressional delegates call on congress to rein in ICE
    Jan 28 2026
    First, some local delegates are calling on Congress to help rein in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Then, drier and warmer conditions are on the way, following some record-breaking rainfall. We tell you if there’s a risk of wildfires. Also, there’s a renewed effort to suspend paid parking at Balboa Park. We also bring you an update regarding an immigrant surfer who was detained by ICE after wandering onto Camp Pendleton. Last but not least, an interview with a director stepping down after nearly a decade of work.
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    12 m
  • Kaiser Permanente health care workers go on strike

    Kaiser Permanente health care workers go on strike
    Jan 27 2026
    First, thousands of Kaiser health workers across California and Hawaii walked off the job this week . Then, we bring you details around affordable housing for staff at the San Diego Unified School District. Also, we bring you to Camp Pendleton where Marines are learning to be drone pilots. Plus, a solar farm project currently under construction in Jacumba has brought some health concerns along with it.
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    12 m
  • Rady Children’s Hospital to end medical gender-affirming care

    Rady Children’s Hospital to end medical gender-affirming care
    Jan 26 2026
    First, advocates voice their disapproval following Rady Children’s Hospital’s decision to end medical gender-affirming care. Then, we bring you a story from Camp Pendleton where a small unit is coming through for animals in a very big way. Also, Oceanside is considering a new rule that would strengthen their e-bike laws after a surge of complaints from residents. Plus, we bring you the latest installments of our Museum A Month’ and Pod Behind The Package series.
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    19 m
  • County supervisor wants to inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center

    County supervisor wants to inspect Otay Mesa Detention Center
    Jan 23 2026
    First, San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is requesting inspections of the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Then, flood survivors mark the anniversary of the January 2024 floods. And, where the city is at with storm drain repair in Southcrest. Next, how county leaders and students are trying to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Plus, we wrap up our series on the proposed data center in Imperial County with a look at the growing movement against it.
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    14 m