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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 Debbie Cruz and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
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Just two regular guys trying to take on the worlds problems in the funniest way we think possible. We talk about anything and everything on the FNW Podcast and were open to criticism and value the time you take out of your day to consume our content.
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The official podcast series of Step Off! Magazine. Join us as we interview artists, performers, activists, community organizers & more who inspire others to make a difference in the world through their talent, art & social advocacy.
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A podcast where we talk about the LigaMX and everything within the Mexican fútbol scope. Puro Fútbol. Fútbol Forever.
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This is a baseball podcast in which we explore many baseball topics, actively follow the seasons of baseball at the college and professional level, interview people with interesting perspectives on baseball, and do historical deep-dives into baseball's rich history. All while responsibly enjoying and showcasing exquisite adult beverages. This podcast is for die-hard fans, casual fans, and skeptics who are willing to give the sport of baseball a shot. Join us as we embark on this journey toge ...
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Local housing politics have found their way into the race for president and it reflects a shift in the Democratic Party to embrace the term YIMBY. In other news, state law limits how much landlords can raise the rent on most tenants, and in San Diego County increases cannot exceed 8.6%. We hear what happens when tenants have few resources available…
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the FLiRT variants are already in some local pharmacies. In other news, Donald Trump and many other politicians say Fentanyl is regularly smuggled into the U.S. by undocumented immigrants, but experts say those claims are largely false. Plus, after three years and $125 million in renovations, the Jacobs Music Cen…
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Two people were killed in a crash after a high-speed pursuit by the San Diego Police Department Monday night. That makes three SDPD chase deaths this month, while debate continues over the policy. In other news, San Diego County has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. Plus, the Paralympic Games are now underway. We hear from a San Di…
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A new court filing in the sexual assault case against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher includes text messages that undermine the allegations made by Fletcher’s accuser. In other news, once again, Donald Trump and other politicians are making the threat of migrant crime a key election talking point, but research shows immigrants ar…
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San Diego city officials say repairing the Ocean Beach Pier is no longer feasible. We hear from residents about the city’s plan to demolish and replace it. In other news, a new California grant program is boosting mental health support in San Diego schools. Plus, as part of KPBS’ ongoing series on volunteering, we learn about a program in Mission V…
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Like clockwork, with every election cycle immigration becomes a lightning rod for politicians on both sides of the aisle to take advantage of and exploit. Beyond the empty often vitriolic rhetoric, seldom are the nuances, intricacies, and perhaps most importantly the shortcomings of the nation's immigration ever system truly explored in-depth by ou…
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The Democratic National Convention is now in the history books, and last night Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination to be president. We hear from a member of the California delegation. In other news, a pair of pressurizers had to be returned to the San Onofre nuclear generating station because of a leak during shipm…
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More than two years of testing has researchers convinced they have a faster way to detect untreated sewage in the Tijuana River. In other news, Carlsbad is now the first city in San Diego County to ban smoking and vaping in apartment and condo buildings. Plus, as school starts back up for students across San Diego, many families are struggling to f…
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An independent analysis describes how a sales tax ballot measure would affect the city of San Diego’s finances. Plus, we speak with KPBS reporter Amita Sharma about what local delegates were expecting before heading to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. And, cyclists can weigh in on San Diego’s bike infrastructure.…
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Environmentalists gathered at a beach in Encinitas over the weekend, to push for the passage of a better plastic bag ban in California. In other news, a California bill would prohibit public libraries from banning books solely because of their topics or views. Plus, San Diego has the only zoo outside of Australia with platypuses, and now, the San D…
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The San Diego Housing Commission has distributed more than $1 million to people displaced by the January floods, but millions more dollars still sit unused. In other news, immigration has been a key issue that has been highlighted by both political parties. We hear about what the Presidential election could bring for San Diego County's border regio…
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The boards and commissions that advise city leaders in San Diego could see their independence restricted under a new set of rules proposed by Mayor Todd Gloria's office. In other news, gang violence in Escondido is on the rise, and police, community advocates and parents are trying to get ahead of any more tragedies. Plus, the new film "Sing Sing" …
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As prosecutors in San Diego plan a crackdown on wage theft, they're targeting employers that withhold overtime pay. In other news, San Diegans got their first look at a sculpture in Balboa Park that symbolizes how San Diego and Tijuana became this year’s World Design Capital. Plus, our KPBS border reporter got to join a tryout for the youth academy…
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Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is again turning to his abandoned state senate campaign to pay for legal defense bills. In other news, wage theft is the most common form of theft in the U.S. economy, taking an estimated $15 billion per year from workers. We learn that one way employers steal from their workers is by withholding b…
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When it comes to wage theft, one thing to watch out for is employers withholding sick days. In other news, students in the San Diego Unified School District are back in school. Plus, in 2019, Renee Westbrook won best solo performer for her San Diego International Fringe Festival show “Shelter,” and this Friday in Los Angeles, she’ll perform it agai…
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The city of San Diego wants to reopen the historic Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park. It’s currently soliciting requests for proposals for the lease and renovation of the amphitheater. Starlight saw its last production in 2010. Plus, Sharp health care workers started unionizing last June but still don’t have a contract. They rallied in front of Sharp’s…
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State and local leaders welcomed two giant pandas back to the San Diego Zoo. Plus, meet the volunteers helping seniors in San Diego County stay safe in extreme temperatures. And, a look at local disaster preparedness.由KPBS Public Media
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The deadline to apply for San Diego County’s Cannabis Equity Program has been extended. Plus, more than 300,000 Marine Corps veterans, family members and others have filed claims in one of the biggest toxic exposure cases in the nation’s history. And, the San Diego Humane Society is making it easier than ever to adopt a pet as it faces overcrowding…
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California is expanding a program that identifies and disarms dangerous gun owners, and state leaders are looking to San Diego as a model. In other news, the commission on police practices recommended the San Diego Police Department change their vehicle pursuit policy, but the police union is pushing back. Plus, the Paris Olympics are in full swing…
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It's been two months since President Joe Biden signed an executive action limiting asylum along the southern border, and since then, migrant apprehensions have dropped dramatically. In other news, leaders from around San Diego County gathered in Solana Beach Monday to put a laser focus on one problem: homelessness. Plus, the San Diego Humane Societ…
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San Diego County Supervisors are being sued over their efforts to reign in disruptive behavior at meetings. Plus, extreme heat is coming to San Diego deserts this weekend. We have tips on how to stay cool. And, commercial flights are returning to Palomar Airport.由KPBS Public Media
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After a lengthy delay, new members will allow the San Diego Privacy Advisory Board to continue its work. Plus, medical emergencies related to the border wall are piling up. And, the story of a pillar of San Diego’s transgender community, as the city’s first Transgender History Month begins.由KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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As the number of homeless encampment bans in San Diego County grows, advocates warn that they do more harm than good. Plus, for the first time, August will be Transgender History Month in San Diego. And, new research by UC San Diego says parents are feeling burnt out. The data is being looked at by policymakers to bring change.…
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Local fire departments have deployed their firefighters to help fight the Park Fire in Northern California. In other news, as summer comes to an end and back-to-school preparations begin, county health officials are urging parents to consider the HPV vaccine to protect their adolescent children against cancer. Plus, the U.S. Men’s Water Polo team i…
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Under President Joe Biden, families have been separated after being detained in open air sites like the ones in Jacumba. In other cases, family members are sent to detention centers in different border cities, or some family members are allowed to enter the country while others are turned away. Then, the city of San Diego could require all-gender r…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to clear all homeless encampments statewide. In other news, two Lincoln High School sumo wrestlers qualified for the junior world championship in Poland, now they just need money to go. Plus, San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing downtown, and this year, Hollywood is ma…
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