Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, visited the Otay Mesa detention facility Thursday to tout the border's security and denounce Democrats for failing to fund her department, likely leading to a shutdown Saturday.
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First, we bring you details around Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to San Diego. Then, senior military and the defense industry rubbed shoulders this week in San Diego at the annual West Conference. We also tell you the story of students from a local high school who are showcasing their future plans in a new exhibition. Plus, some V-Day weekend event ideas that are happening across the county.
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The finalists are Dewey Elementary School in Point Loma, Garfield Elementary School in North Park, Nye Elementary School in Valencia Park and Sequoia Elementary in Clairemont. -
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Andrew Dyer/ StaffMilitary leaders told defense industry representatives that new directives from the top, higher tolerance for risk and a desire to invest have the Pentagon all-in on AI. -
Kori Suzuki for KPBS / California LocalAbout 60% of San Diego County’s water and all of Imperial Valley's water comes from the Colorado River.
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Student artists are showcasing their upbringing and future plans in a new exhibition at the Japanese Friendship Garden. -
LoveLitCon brings bestselling authors, panels and book lovers together in San Diego for a weekend devoted to the romance genre. -
This weekend in the arts: "Doomgaze" at the Casbah, "Farm to Craft" at the Mingei, Barrio Art Crawl, "Neon Afterlife" in Oceanside, "The Recipe" at La Jolla Playhouse and an East County library book crawl.
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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.
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The sewing studio Sew Loka has championed slow and sustainable fashion since its founding in 2013. Then, Black Comix Day returns Valentine's Day weekend in celebration of Black artists and creators. -
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.
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