San Diego dropped the race requirement for a program meant to help households of color. We explain why. Plus, we take a look at whether California's energy infrastructure can support a surge in electric vehicles. And, the Oceanside Public Library is helping kids learn about the world through beans.De către KPBS Public Media

More than 100 people in San Diego County have died this flu season, health experts explain what makes this flu deadly. Then, one South Bay city is looking to build new housing on city-owned land. And a Carlsbad church is challenging Democratic Rep. Mike Levin over his vote in support of the Laken Riley Act.…

Community members were thinking about last year’s flooding as they prepared for the first big storm of the season. Then, San Diego Congressman Scott Peters is now speaking out about executive orders that could hinder local scientists. Plus, the price tag for a new transit line has even supporters wondering whether it will ever become a reality.…

A letter supporting a federal bill to ban transgender women from playing in women’s sports failed to move forward Tuesday at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors meeting. Then, a community garden in Oceanside is closing down because of differences in beliefs and values. Plus, on the heels of the state releasing test scores, we visit one distri…

Plans for a new congregate homeless shelter at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street were abandoned, but the city of San Diego is looking at other options. Plus, ​​​​​​​the avian flu is keeping eggs expensive and scarce. One egg farm in Lakeside is trying to keep their prices reasonable. And KPBS investigates Vista-based Dr. Bronner’s after a lawsuit a…

Following the Trump administration’s back-and-forth on a federal funding freeze, researchers at UC San Diego are now concerned their work could get blocked if they use certain restricted words. They say research is at risk if it contains language deemed problematic by the White House, including the word “women.” Plus, the San Diego Police Departmen…

San Diego County supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer says they are seeking financial damages for the money the county is spending to respond to the youth mental health crisis. Lawson-Remer said social media addiction is fueling that crisis. Then, a new law cracks down on emergency room attacks. Plus, St. Katharine Drexel Academy in El Cerrito is closing …

The landing page was full of resources military leaders could use to plan for the impacts of climate change. Now, it’s gone. Then, we look at the possible local impact of the Trump Administration’s push for federal workers’ resignations. Plus, metro reporter Andrew Bowen previews some potential changes on the horizon for public parking in the city …

Bonta said school officials cannot prevent federal immigration authorities from being in public places, but if ICE shows up, the school should alert their local educational agency administrator and legal counsel immediately. Then, State Farm Insurance is requesting an emergency rate increase on all customers. Plus, what renters should know in the e…

President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods are bringing uncertainty to San Diego’s border economy. Plus, an interview with an expert on authoritarianism shares her expectations for a second Trump presidency. And, the San Diego City Council is making moves to preserve affordable housing.De către KPBS Public Media

The creation of energy from nuclear fusion has been a goal for decades. General Atomics, a San Diego-based technology company, is bringing us closer to this clean energy. Plus, flu cases in San Diego County increased between Jan. 18-25. The lingering smoke from recent fires likely made matters worse — polluted air makes it easier to get sick and ha…

Thousands of volunteers walked the streets on Thursday for this year’s point-in-time count of people who are homeless in the county. KPBS reporters take us into the field on the census day. Then, border reporter Gustavo Solis offers insight and updates on the ramped up immigration enforcement efforts happening locally and nationally. Plus, San Dieg…

Businesses say they’re seeing a drop in customers and fearful communities. As federal operations continue, protests are planned in Escondido and San Diego this weekend. Then, the San Diego City Council voted Tuesday to repeal a controversial footnote in city code, impacting neighborhoods in southeastern San Diego. Plus, Midday Edition host Jade Hin…

President Donald Trump’s new executive order claims transgender service members do not meet the standards of military service. Two civil rights groups filed suit in federal court on Tuesday and two more say they will also be taking action. Then, faith leaders from North County met with Escondido police captains to discuss deportation concerns. They…

As the Trump administration begins carrying out its mass deportation policy, Mexico is preparing to take in thousands of deportees, including in Tijuana. Plus, the city of San Diego is raising parking rates to help ease budget cuts. And, a beloved art wall in Southeast San Diego is having a comeback after almost 30 years.…

Hundreds of troops from Camp Pendleton headed to the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a new military border deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. The mission mirrors one Trump ordered during his first term — 5,000 troops were sent to the border just ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Di…

During the last days of the Biden administration, the Pentagon agreed to help LGBTQ+ veterans fix their so-called “bad paper” discharges. The settlement still needs court approval, but the Pentagon should have an online process in place this summer. Then, sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge checks in on how UCSD’s technology has helped monitor the recen…

The administration has canceled all refugee flights – including those for people already vetted and approved to come to the U.S. Military reporter Andrew Dyer spoke to one group who assists Afghan refugees navigate the immigration system. Then, SANDAG plans to replace the more than 100-year-old San Dieguito rail bridge next year, but the Del Mar Ci…

In one of the first acts of his presidency, Donald Trump cut off access to the CBP One program for asylum in the United States. Migrants who had appointments scheduled at the San Diego-Tijuana border are now stranded. Then, Public Matters reporter Amita Sharma speaks with three local voters about their thoughts on the presidential inauguration. In …

SDSU is planning seven new dorm towers to house nearly 4,500 more students on campus. Plus, Cal Fire is preparing for heightened wildfire risks in the region today. And, how San Diego comedians are preparing to respond to President Donald Trump’s second term.De către KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

President Donald Trump is being inaugurated and Tijuana migrant shelters say they’re not ready for the promised mass deportations. Migrant shelters are underfunded and city officials haven’t offered any direct aid. Plus, deportations are also on the minds of school district leaders and state lawmakers. They’re proposing policies to limit the U.S. I…

A UCSD immigration policy professor shares more about the impact of potential mass deportations to the San Diego community. Then, the Imperial Beach City Council considers new tenant protections, following mass evictions in two large apartment complexes. Plus, plans for a protected bike path from La Mesa to central San Diego hit a setback. The cons…

For next year’s budget, the city has to cut more than $258 million from its spending or about 12% of the total city budget. The mayor said Wednesday he intends to do away with the one-time budget tricks and make some tough choices. Then, residents in North County are calling attention to potential fire hazards in the proposed Harmony Grove Village …

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a special election to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by Nora Vargas. Then, the National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures in the 40s Wednesday and Thursday night, leading the city to activate their inclement weather shelter program. Plus, we hear about Imperial V…

San Diegans are coming together to help survivors of the LA fires by donating money, food and their time. Plus, California’s home insurance market was already in crisis. We take a look at how insurers could handle the aftermath of the historic LA blazes. And, a change in network providers in the military’s health care system is impacting patients.…

The KPBS Public Matters team looked at how San Diegans voted in the last election. They found the most pronounced shift from Democrat to Republican votes in South Bay cities and neighborhoods in Southeast San Diego. Plus, smoke from the Los Angeles fires hasn’t made its way to San Diego because of the Santa Ana winds. And, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa H…