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Harborside Park in Chula Vista has been at the center of citywide debates on housing and environmental justice since 2022. The park is scheduled to reopen on Dec. 15. Then, a proposal for a 22-story apartment building in Pacific Beach is causing a stir among neighbors. Plus, reporter Tania Thorne gives us a preview of Vista’s annual Krampus procession.
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Associated PressThis weekend in the arts: The Natural History Museum celebrates its 150th birthday with a free party; San Diego Zine Fest brings DIY art and publishing to Bread & Salt; "Gentryfries" honors the history of family, neighborhood and food at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego; a big dance showcase and more arts and culture events. -
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CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire/TwitterThe commander of a Miramar-based helicopter squadron has been fired nine months after an East County helicopter crash that killed all five Marines aboard the aircraft.
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Santa Claus is a familiar holiday legend, but Saturday in Vista, another legend will be celebrated: Krampus. It's a figure from European folklore who punishes naughty children at Christmas. -
KPBS Midday EditionFrom derogatory insult to a symbol of empowerment, the changing meaning of the word "queer" is explored, and "Queer" actor Drew Droege reflects on his journey of embracing it and its cultural impact. -
Jason Magabo Perez, appointed San Diego Poet Laureate in 2023, is closing his term — and his San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 initiative — with a poetry festival at UC San Diego this weekend.
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San Diego resident Yvonne Elkin was determined to get her $100 dollars back. -
San Diego resident Yvonne Elkin was determined to get her $100 dollars back.
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We revisit a conversation about the practice of "memory work" and how it empowers communities to trace their lineage. Then, we dive into the movie "Queer" and the etymology behind the title and word. And finally, your weekend arts preview, from a poetry festival to exhibitions and live music. -
Key polls on the presidential race gave Vice President Kamala Harris a slight edge over President-elect Donald Trump in November, but modeling by political scientists predicted Trump’s win a month before the election. A local professor tells us how. Then, a recent study found social media use is affecting young men in unexpected ways. Plus, a local ride-share program helps seniors get to their medical appointments, but they are struggling to recruit volunteer drivers.
