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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to the U.S.-Mexico border comes as polls show declining support for President Trump’s immigration policies since the killing of protestors in Minneapolis.
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First, we tell you why Caltrans is preparing to make changes to carpool lanes. Then, Chula Vista’s Police Chief says city leaders are trying to force her out. Next, we tell you how scientists are using satellites and lasers to track climate change all the way from space. Plus, a celebration around Black creators taking place this upcoming weekend.
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Celebrate Black History Month in Balboa Park with a free comics convention spotlighting Black creators and artists. -
Matthew Bowler/KPBSCitizens and faith leaders spoke at Tuesday's city council meeting to support Chief Roxana Kennedy after news reports of her allegations that some city leaders are trying to force her out. -
After Rady announced last month that it would no longer offer surgeries and other treatments such as puberty blockers, the California Attorney General's Office sued the provider, alleging that it was ending services unlawfully. -
Professor Helen Fricker says the new laser altimetry system will measure two of the earth’s vital signs: the size of its forests and its amount of ice.
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San Diego is filled with colorful, climbable sculptures by French artist Niki de Saint Phalle, from the Sun God at UC San Diego to Queen Califia’s Magical Circle. But behind these joyful giants is a quieter story: the refugee craftsman who became her right hand and still repairs her art decades after her death. It’s a story about friendship, legacy and the power of public art to change a life. -
Writer Jamaica Kincaid joins Midday Edition Tuesday to talk about her work, and how her childhood in Antigua continues to impact her writing. She will be appearing at the 31st annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea on Feb. 26. -
For the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts, not having a building leads to an out-of-the-box approach to its exhibitions.
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The departure of Vaughn Maurice, who led the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, came after the county cut ties with his second in command two weeks ago. -
The departure of Rachael Borrelli, who was second in command at the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, comes after KPBS uncovered an obscene message she sent regarding animals in the county’s care.
This El Cajon museum takes visitors back to the frontier days of the Old West
How a new law could help one local family trapped in parking citation debt
Environmental costs spark a movement against massive Imperial Valley data center
The developers behind plans to build a massive data center in Imperial County
The plan to build massive data center in Imperial County — without environmental review
From naval training center to arts hub: Arts District Liberty Station marks 25 years
How a SANDAG database might be aiding Trump’s deportation campaign
Imperial Beach residents mourn Gary Gates and question why deputies shot him
Immigration enforcement changes the holidays for undocumented families in San Diego
San Diego Botanic Garden lights up the night with Lightscape
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For our Wellness Wednesday show, we hear from a local psychologist on the mental toll many in immigrant communities are facing in an era of increased immigration enforcement. Plus, how food labeling can lead to confusion about what's in our food. And, we take a look into how AI chatbots are being used as a health care tool. -
First, Imperial Beach residents now have a new and local option for fresh groceries. Also, we tell you why San Diego County has now closed its Section 8 housing voucher waitlist. Then, a group of people living in their RV’s have formed a union of sorts. Plus, the story of a Chula Vista local whose comeback story made waves on a national stage. And finally, we catch up on the latest at the Old Globe Theater.
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