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Election Day 2020 Nov 03, 2020

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It’s Election Day. It's the last day to cast your ballot in person, or to post mark your mail in ballot. KPBS will have coverage throughout today to bring you the election latest. Also, the tensions around Election Day have hospitals on high alert, even though those institutions are always planning ahead for disasters that could send a wave of patients their way. And, in March, the pandemic spurred gun sales across the nation. Now gun store operators say fears of riots and the contentious election cycle are driving sales.

Unprecedented Early Voting Turnout Nov 02, 2020

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The San Diego County Registrar of Voters says if voting trends continue, we could see a turnout in San Diego of over 80 percent of registered voters. Also, a warming climate was a key talking point for national political candidates last year, but then the pandemic happened and seemed to take climate change out of political debate. Plus, we’ll have the final installment of a series on how wildfire and water intersect in the West.

In-Person Voting Starts Tomorrow Oct 30, 2020

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In-Person voting begins this weekend in San Diego, but the number of polling locations in the county has been reduced. Our partners at inewsource have an in-depth look at how that impacts some neighborhoods over others. Also, we have part four of our series on tracking how covid-19 data points are determined.

Lawsuit Seeks End To Remain in Mexico policy Oct 29, 2020

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A new lawsuit aims to end the controversial “Remain in Mexico” program, which has sent over 60,000 asylum seekers back to Mexico since its implementation in early 2019. Also, the number of registered voters in San Diego is at a historical high. Plus, Bodhi Tree Concerts production of "8 Songs for a Mad King" provides political commentary on Trump and returns for a second, revamped show.

Dodging Purple Tier, Again Oct 28, 2020

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For yet another week, San Diego County avoided dropping into the dreaded purple tier - the most restrictive level in California's coronavirus monitoring system. The county’s adjusted case rate on Tuesday was 6.5 new daily COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population. Plus, More school reopening details were released for San Diego Unified, meanwhile Vista School district is sending students into quarantine following an outbreak.

100,000 Evacuated After Silverado Wildfire Grows Oct 27, 2020

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The Silverado fire in Orange county sparked on Monday morning, forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Strong, and dry winds forced power outages for a million people in the Orange county and Los Angeles region. In North County power outages affected more than 2500 residents. Also, Border Patrol agents shot and killed a Mexican citizen just feet away from the pedestrian port of entry in San Ysidro. And, our partners at inewsource found UC San Diego didn't tell state prisoners about an egregious privacy breach that took place during a research study.

Mixed Reviews For San Diego Unified’s Limited Back To School Experiment Oct 26, 2020

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Some parents of special-needs students say they haven’t received the services they hoped for. District officials say they are working to increase services at all schools. Meanwhile, a new study shows education gaps caused by distance learning disproportionately affect students of color. Plus, we’ll also review the race for the 77th state assembly seat.

Candidates Trade Attacks In District 7 City Council Race Oct 23, 2020

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The Presidential campaign revved into high gear on Thursday night with the last debate between President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden… Meanwhile, in San Diego election issues: We’re fact checking mailers and texts from the San Diego City Council District 7 race. We’ll also review Prop’s 24 and 25 on the ballot this year. And, an interview with a former US prosecutor who fled the US Justice Department because of Attorney General William Barr.

Protestors Demand A Re-opening Of U.S. Asylum Proceedings Oct 22, 2020

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Protesters gathered at San Ysidro Port of Entry to demand the US restore asylum proceedings for migrants who have been waiting in Mexico for months. Also, we’ll review Measure E on the ballot. Plus, a look at how the San Diego craft brew industry has been handling the changes ushered in by the pandemic.

Close But Not Quite Oct 21, 2020

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San Diego came close but was not quite pushed into the most restrictive Covid-19 tier due to the county’s high testing rate. Also we’ll review measures B, C and D on this year’s ballot. Plus, San Diego’s Asian Film festival returns.

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