Encinitas is pushing back on a state law requiring the city to build more housing. Plus, outside groups are spending big in the special election for the next San Diego County’s District 1 supervisor. And, the city of San Diego is renaming a block in North Park to honor a pillar of the community.

CARE Court was supposed to push people with serious mental illness into treatment — that’s not how it’s turned out. Then, the Port of San Diego opens in newest and largest park — we’ll tell you where. Also, a look into the Virgin of Guadalupe’s status in modern fashion. Finally, hear from the host of KPBS’ newest podcast, The Finest.

A wet year doesn’t make water rates any cheaper — in fact, it could mean higher rates. Then, last week’s ICE raid in El Cajon led to criticism and protest. Another strike hits the UC system and an inewsource report on police guarding National City libraries. And, a conversation with Hidden San Diego creator Jessica Johnson.

The Kaiser mental health worker strike has entered its 25th week. Meanwhile, a new state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy, leaving some patients in limbo. Then, we talk about political detachment and the impact it can have on our lives. Plus, the story of two local photographers who are protesting in their own way.

Marquell Smith is serving life without parole, but new legislation is giving him hope. Plus, a new map from the California Fire Marshal shows one North County city saw a major increase in fire risk. And, Sea World is treating more and more marine animals with domoic acid poisoning.

A look at murder-robbery convictions in San Diego under a former D.A. shows almost all Black people convicted received life without parole while white people received sentences that would eventually allow it, or were offered plea deals to lesser charges. And President Donald Trump wants to know when you send money across the border. Plus, part 2 of our conversation with local voters. Then, San Diego Unified takes the next step in building affordable housing for its teachers and Poway residents seek to recall a city council member.

San Diego is preparing an update to its Street Design Manual with new guidelines for when to prohibit a right turn on a red light. And, local voters weigh in on President Donald Trump’s first two months in office. Then, why schools in Vista are expanding language immersion programs and how imported dung beetles are helping California agriculture.

Local veterans are pushing back on the Trump administration’s plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, faculty and students are staging walkouts and protests at CSU campuses this week, including at Cal State San Marcos. And being at the right place at the right time may have helped a San Diego woman save the life of a baby bird.

San Diego has gone from 11 to eight immigration judges since President Donald Trump took office. Immigration judges around the country have either resigned or been fired thanks to actions by the Department of Government Efficiency. Meanwhile the Trump administration wants to take away DACA recipient’s access to Affordable Care Act health insurance. The proposed change has been creating confusion among some DACA recipients. And the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park has a new exhibit dedicated to “Doctor Who,” the longest running sci-fi TV series.

San Diego postal service workers join a national wave of protests against potential cuts by the Trump administration. Then, Chula Vista is falling short on its goals for building new affordable housing. Plus, the growth of women’s soccer in San Diego and Tijuana.