The allegations of sexual abuse have been particularly painful for the small Imperial Valley city where the civil rights leader went to middle school.
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First, we spoke with leaders in the Chicano community about how their community is processing the rape allegations against César Chávez. As well as, how one city in Imperial County is confronting those same allegations. Then, an audit on fire-rescue response times and whether the department is meeting its goals. And, a new exhibit at the USS Midway Museum looks to highlight prisoners of war.
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Adobe stock/AdobeAnimal rescue groups and shelter officials are urging people not to buy live rabbits or baby chickens as Easter gifts for children as Sunday's holiday approaches. -
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Harold Filan/APIn 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers in California became inextricably linked when they mobilized to strike against grape growers. Now, in the wake of recent allegations against Chávez, Filipino Americans, including descendants of striking workers, are navigating how to celebrate this historic chapter moving forward. -
Most San Diego city and county offices, services and facilities will be closed Tuesday in observance of Farmworkers Day, although public safety and emergency animal control services will operate as normal.
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An artist, tattooer, and skateboarder from Pacific Beach has accomplished an extraordinary goal: skateboarding across the U.S. from coast to coast. KPBS Video journalist Charlotte Radulovich met him at his home to dive further into this unique experience. -
Rooting for the Padres, catching a hometown soccer game or even cheering on the local hockey team can get expensive, fast. Here are a few ways tips to go to the games and save money. -
NPR's Don Gonyea plays the puzzle with KXJZ radio listener Suzanne Palmer and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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To help meet state and local renewable energy goals, county leaders have approved a series of clean energy projects in East County. But the communities in Jacumba, Boulevard and elsewhere are wary. -
San Diego County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre is calling on her fellow SANDAG board members to officially deny ICE agents access to the controversial ARJIS database.
California moves to strengthen end-of-life decisions, but gaps in access remain
East County green energy boom sparks concern over impacts to natural landscape, cultural sites
To restore soil, UCSD scientists are experimenting with probiotics for plants
A Black-owned ranch in the Tijuana River Valley fosters community and ancestral connection
In Encinitas, people are gathering to talk about death and find community
Through her lens: San Diego pet photographer uses her talent to help shelter dogs get adopted
North County Transit District beset by surging fare evasion, faces dwindling revenues
How Trump’s mass deportation agenda is playing out in San Diego
Inside San Diego's 'museum without walls'
This El Cajon museum takes visitors back to the frontier days of the Old West
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First, peaceful protests were held across San Diego County in solidarity with nationwide protests. Then, the median rent in San Diego has gone down, we explore why. Also, state leaders respond to federal cuts to public broadcasting. And, we’ll tell you the impact that Helix Water District's new high-speed charging depot could have.
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The Port of Entry team takes a deep dive into what it took to pass California Assembly Bill 91 and what it means for U.S. students living south of the border.
- The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother
- After immigration arrests, California lawmakers wonder: Are police telling the feds too much?
- ICE Minneapolis operation eroded trust, hurt local economy, UC San Diego research shows
- Why a private company is investigating rapes at an ICE detention center instead of the sheriff
