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San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Anica Colbert and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    California cracks down on data centers (opens the original)

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    Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new legislation imposing more regulations on datacenters. And a First Amendment expert talks about government efforts to restrict press access. Then, we take you inside Father Joe’s Villages' new dorm-style apartments. Next meet one retired reporter on a quest to share stories of kindness. Finally, Beth Accomando has a preview of a new songbird-soundtracked play about birders.

  2. Episode · Aug 17, 2026

    Democrats demand accountability in carrier controversy (opens the original)

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    Hear the latest on the San Diego aircraft carrier that has Defense officials on the defensive. Also, what does Donald Trump's grudge against magnets have to do with a $15 billion warship? After a teen pleads guilty to kicking a La Jolla sea lion, will others get the message to leave the animals alone? Then, how the Trump administration has left migrant children without attorneys for immigration court. And education reporter Katie Anastas introduces us to the Imperial Valley student making it eas

  3. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    Tens of thousands ordered deported after missing rescheduled hearings (opens the original)

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    More than 50,000 people were ordered deported after missing so-called “mega master” immigration hearings — court appearances rescheduled on short notice. And we look at the latest research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy after the death of former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith. Finally, come with us to visit San Diego’s first women’s sports bar.

  4. Episode · Jul 23, 2026

    Comic-Con is here, but for how long? (opens the original)

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    San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on how long Comic-Con will remain in San Diego. Then, hear what happened when Chula Vista’s city council tried to give themselves a big raise this week. And sticking with local governments, Lemon Grove considers a tenant protection ordinance. We’ve also got a conversation with Marnie Von Wilpert about how she’s juggling her campaign for Congress and her recent cancer diagnosis. Plus, reporter John Carroll takes us for a stroll on the new Pride Promenade.

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