Union members staged picket lines at all UC medical facilities, including at UC San Diego Medical Center La Jolla.
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Results on the sales tax measure to fund transportation projects show a divide between urban and suburban voters. Then, a new program by the North County LGBTQ Resource Center wants to remove barriers from accessing abortion care. Plus, officials say the illegal flow of U.S. guns into Mexico is arming the cartels.
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Jennifer Bowman and Crystal Niebla/inewsourceThe Independent Rates Oversight Committee helps the city track and review how the city spends the money from utility bills and more. -
Matthew BowlerLast week, 116 new influenza cases were recorded, up from 77 the week before. In total, 1,209 cases have been reported in the county, compared to 733 at this time last year. -
President-Elect Donald Trump’s vow to round up millions of undocumented people and deport them is stirring up fear and anxiety in immigrant communities. -
Damian Dovarganes/APProponents of the failed initiative said it would have helped millions of workers support their families. Opponents said it would have increased costs, led to higher taxes and pushed businesses to cut jobs.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we're talking to local experts about how sound and music can affect mental health and well-being. -
In a growing online group, dozens of photography enthusiasts are capturing a vibrant portrait of the California borderlands. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we're learning about how team sports can impact neurodivergent kids.
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Almost immediately after Donald Trump won last Tuesday’s election, therapists who specialize in the mental health struggles of immigrants started getting calls. -
The new law requires automatic notification every time a customer receives an overdraft fee. Starting in 2026, the fees will be limited to a maximum of $14.
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As we approach the peak of cold and flu season, health officials are warning San Diego County residents about a rise in two serious respiratory illnesses: walking pneumonia and whooping cough. In other news, a lawsuit was announced Monday on behalf of South Bay residents affected by discharged raw sewage and contamination. Plus, for nearly 30 years, Carlsbad has had a moratorium on drive-thru restaurants, but now the city is rethinking that ban.
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A new Scripps Research study links heavy alcohol use to the most common form of dementia. In other news, South Bay residents who notice a rotten egg smell have a new tool to understand its health risk. We learn more on the latest response to the cross-border sewage crisis. Plus, artificial light has disrupted the sleep and circadian rhythms of people, and it’s also affecting living things that share our urban space.
