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San Diego Covid-19 Deaths Doubled Jan 15, 2021

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Between late November and now, the number of COVID-19 deaths in San Diego County doubled from 1,000 to more than 2,000. Experts expect the number to continue to rise rapidly for at least another month, if not two. Meanwhile, Covid-19 vaccines have arrived in Imperial County, but not enough -- and decisions on who to vaccinate are difficult. Plus, local workforce experts are hoping for a rebounding economy in 2021.

The State Of The City Jan 14, 2021

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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivers his first State Of The City address on Wednesday. Meanwhile, San Diego congressional representatives make their case for or against impeachment on Capitol hill - mostly for. Plus, delivery drivers at supermarkets are already seeing the effects of Prop 22.

Calming Vaccine Fears Jan 13, 2021

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An effort to vaccinate people in San Diego who will help convince skeptical populations to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: we're close to doubling our deaths and cases from the start of the pandemic in just the last month alone, San Diego Unified School District's plans to eventually expand on-campus COVID testing and more local news you need.

Changing The City’s Tune Jan 12, 2021

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Three ways San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has already changed the direction of city government. Plus: A gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park tested positive for COVID-19, Coronavirus cases at San Diego County senior care facilities have surged to their highest point yet and more local news you need.

North County Vaccine Roll-Out Jan 11, 2021

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Vista begins phase 1A of it’s vaccine roll out plan. Meanwhile California is nearing 30,000 deaths from Covid-19. Also, some states and cities are trying to improve the quality of data on veteran suicide, which is often incomplete and years old.

CA GOP Leader On Party Future Jan 08, 2021

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A top California Republican talks about Wednesday’s chaos at the capitol and the future for her party. Also, more information on the San Diego woman killed by Capitol police. Plus, San Diego Unified School District Superintendent pushes back on Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans to reopen schools this year.

The Storming Of The US Capitol Jan 07, 2021

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Local reaction to Wednesday’s insurrection at the US Capitol. Also, the latest on Covid-19 in San Diego county. Plus, Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Nora Vargas want racism to be declared a public health crisis.

Local Action On Vaccines Jan 06, 2021

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While California scrambles to expand vaccine distribution, San Diego County is taking steps to prepare for vaccinating everyone.. Meanwhile, the Carlsbad city council deliberates over fines for restaurants violating public health orders. Plus, Coffee is somehow thriving as a crop in San Diego’s north county.

Former LA Mesa Police Officer Charged With Falsifying Report Jan 05, 2021

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A former La Mesa police officer is facing a felony charge for filing a false report in connection with the arrest of Black man near the Grossmont trolley station. Also, Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is supporting a recall of Governor Gavin Newsom and officially preparing to run for Governor. Plus, we’ll hear from San Diego’s Shirley Weber on her agenda as Secretary of State.

New Laws In 2021 Jan 04, 2021

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A special podcast today covering many of the different laws going into effect in California in 2021.

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