Episodes

  • How San Diegans are dealing with food assistance delays

    How San Diegans are dealing with food assistance delays
    Nov 7 2025
    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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    13 mins
  • Blain resigns one day after recall election

    Blain resigns one day after recall election
    Nov 6 2025
    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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    13 mins
  • RV owners say the city is violating the terms of a settlement

    RV owners say the city is violating the terms of a settlement
    Nov 5 2025
    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 in the next “Air Bud” film!
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    12 mins
  • San Diego County board takes up proposal in response to federal cuts

    San Diego County board takes up proposal in response to federal cuts
    Nov 4 2025
    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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    10 mins
  • Judge rules Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during shutdown

    Judge rules Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during shutdown
    Nov 3 2025
    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 & Pod Behind the Package.
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    21 mins
  • 400,000 San Diego County residents could miss food assistance due to federal shutdown

    400,000 San Diego County residents could miss food assistance due to federal shutdown
    Oct 31 2025
    First, how San Diego City College is stepping up to help students prepare amid the ongoing government shutdown. We also bring you the latest details on local food banks doing their part as well amid the shutdown. Then, another major airline would like to fly out of McClellan-Palomar airport. Next, we tell you about two signature horse racing events happening in the county. Followed by three new recipients of the San Diego Art Prize. Finally, some weekend event ideas happening across the county
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    15 mins
  • County agrees to pay largest-ever wrongful death settlement

    County agrees to pay largest-ever wrongful death settlement
    Oct 30 2025
    First, San Diego County just agreed to pay its largest-ever wrongful death settlement. Next a safe-sleeping and parking site will be coming to the former Central Elementary in San Diego. Then, this week Oceanside is replenishing the sand on Tyson Street Beach, but we tell you why it's only a temporary solution. Followed by, the impact of the government shutdown on this year's Fleet Week. Finally, we tell you how streaming can affect your mental health.
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    13 mins
  • Water and sewage rates will increase in the city of San Diego

    Water and sewage rates will increase in the city of San Diego
    Oct 29 2025
    First, the San Diego City Council approved two years of water and sewage rate hikes. Then, it’s been three months since the city of San Diego began clearing encampments alongside roadways, we bring you the latest on that effort. Next, UC San Diego researchers found that some satellite communications were being beamed towards Earth unencrypted. Plus, the National City Public Library now offers a bit more than just books.
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    13 mins