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Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday.
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Associated Press
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Leonard Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Tuesday for his role in a far-reaching bribery scandal involving several high-ranking U.S. Navy officers. The sentence marked the end of a decade-long case against Francis for his role in one of the military's largest corruption scandals.
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Matthew Bowler/KPBSCalifornia voters passed Proposition 3, which enshrines the right to marry into the state’s constitution. While same-sex marriage is already legal, Prop. 3 ensures that LGBTQ+ couples can continue to marry even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns landmark cases. -
San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera appeared likely to retain the Council District 9 seat after taking a significant lead tonight over retired Marine sergeant major and San Diego police officer Terry Hoskins. -
Matthew Bowler / KPBSAnderson recently said he was seeking a second term because "there's more to do" — while Gina Jacobs, a Port of San Diego official, is challenging him election "to provide a different perspective." -
Vargas, a Democrat and board chairwoman, was first elected in 2020 to replace Greg Cox, a longtime board member termed out of office. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve on the board.
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A new PBS Nature documentary spotlights the flora and fauna in our own backyard in San Diego, the most biodiverse county in the continental U.S. The film, which airs on KPBS-TV this week, will screen at the San Diego Natural History Museum beginning Nov. 22. -
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in San Diego with a range of events honoring Kumeyaay culture, resilience and tradition. Here are some events near you. -
The final day of election season is coming to an end as polling stations around the U.S. close. See what Election Day looked like across the country.
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How did a former El Cajon police officer with a history of alleged misconduct end up working as a detective for the Navy? -
After skyrocketing for nearly a decade, the number of fentanyl overdose deaths dropped slightly in 2023.
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Young adults with disabilities build skills training shelter dogs
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Koy Sun on sign painting, going viral and bringing art to the community
Scientist looks for DNA evidence to trace the migration of his Polynesian ancestors
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Vote counts from the election are still underway. In today’s podcast, we’ll be updating you on the unofficial results that came in late last night. Those results will continue to be updated over the coming days, but we won’t have the final certified results until next month. -
Election officials are spreading the word on efforts to protect the vote.
