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  • 13 minutes 27 seconds
    Frontwave Credit Union and Marine Corps contract in question
    Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling for the U.S. Department of Defense to review a contract between Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union and the Marine Corps. In other news, Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget plan includes cuts impacting some of the state's youngest and most vulnerable children. Plus, the summer Olympics are just a couple months away and this year there are five athletes from Baja California. That’s a record.
    20 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 7 seconds
    California’s budget deficit could impact public transit
    California is facing a budget deficit of more than $27 billion and that's impacting funding for public transit in San Diego. In other news, two Southwestern College professors are suing the school for retaliation after reporting racial discrimination. Plus, a new, local opera company is about to make its debut in downtown San Diego.
    17 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 45 seconds
    Minimum wage violations are on the rise
    A new study says that as the minimum wage rose in California, so did minimum wage violations, and that impacted workers in San Diego. In other news, two former professors are suing Southwestern College for retaliation after reporting racial discrimination. Plus, we have a preview of the San Diego International Fringe Festival that kicks off tonight.
    16 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 7 seconds
    Mission Bay redevelopment moves forward
    Natural habitat restoration is prioritized for Mission Bay. In other news, supporters of Israel hold a week of events on the UC San Diego campus. Plus, more funding for local maternal care.
    15 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 58 seconds
    Celebration of life for San Diego philanthropist
    Local leaders celebrate the charitable legacy of Joan Jacobs, local beaches get an influx of mysterious blobs and so-called “pink slime” news websites emerge in San Diego.
    14 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 12 seconds
    How Mexico’s presidential election impacts San Diego's economy
    San Diego's cross-border economy is measured in the billions, and the policies of Mexico's next president could have significant impacts on the region. In other news, researchers at UC San Diego have found a way to make some plastics biodegrade in a matter of months. Plus, some San Diego Unified high school students have been honored for their solutions to critical community problems.
    13 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 10 seconds
    SD County has a shortage of homes for low-income renters
    There are more than 134,000 low-income renter households in San Diego County who do not have access to an affordable home. That's according to a new report from the California Housing Partnership. In other news, an estimated 8,500 DACA recipients live in San Diego County and starting November first, they can apply for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Mexican Mother’s Day is today and Mother’s Day in the U.S. is on Sunday. We’ve put together some well wishes from the KPBS newsroom to share with you in celebration of all the mom’s and caregivers out there.
    10 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 38 seconds
    UCSD students continue to protest the war in Gaza
    Thousands of UC San Diego students marched through campus Wednesday, to protest the war in Gaza and the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters. In other news, hundreds of flood victims say the city of San Diego knew about long-standing issues with the storm water drainage system ahead of the flooding in January. Plus, Louisiana’s famous music, grub and lifestyle are coming to San Diego once again, and it will feel like Mardi Gras in May, at the 21st annual Gator By The Bay Festival.
    9 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 34 seconds
    A call for UCSD’s chancellor to resign
    Protests are continuing on UC San Diego’s campus in the aftermath of Monday's clearing of a student encampment there, and there’s now a call for the chancellor’s resignation. In other news, the U.S. Department of Education announced a multi-million dollar grant program this week, to help students apply for federal financial aid. Plus, the San Diego Symphony has just announced its fall season program, which will be performed in its newly renovated hall.
    8 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 26 seconds
    Police tear down Gaza encampments at UCSD
    Police cleared out the Gaza solidarity encampment at UC San Diego on Monday, making dozens of arrests, and that prompted another protest on campus. In other news, the Metropolitan Transit System is proposing a new trolley line. Plus, the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad opens its doors to anyone interested in the tools behind the tunes. We learn that the museum's latest renovation gives visitors a more hands-on experience.
    7 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 6 seconds
    An update in the lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher
    We have an update in the sexual assault civil lawsuit against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. In other news, home insurance in California is getting more expensive and harder to find, and the problem is starting to affect the real estate market. Plus, next month, Mexico's voters will elect a new president. We learn why the election matters to both Mexico and San Diego's cross-border region.
    6 May 2024, 12:00 pm
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