Episodes

  • How the ongoing Kaiser nurse’s strike will impact patients

    How the ongoing Kaiser nurse’s strike will impact patients
    Feb 6 2026
    After two weeks there’s still no deal for the thousands of nurses on strike from Kaiser Permanente. And, can Lemon Grove protect residents from no-fault evictions? Also, in this week’’s Why it Matters, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis explains how the county may reorganize to include a mayor.Finally, hear from the MTS worker and artist behind this year’s Black History Month Pronto card.
    Show more Show less
    12 mins
  • Supreme Court allows California to use new Democratic-friendly congressional map

    Supreme Court allows California to use new Democratic-friendly congressional map
    Feb 5 2026
    First, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that California is allowed to use its new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 Midterms. Then, we tell you why the City of San Diego is suing the department of justice. Also, with San Diego on track to end the current fiscal year in a deficit, what could that mean for city residents? Last but not least, we look at whether it's more cost effective to keep an older car running or to buy a new one.
    Show more Show less
    13 mins
  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    14 mins
  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    13 mins
  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    12 mins
  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    14 mins
  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    12 mins
  • 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.
    Show more Show less
    12 mins