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A push to hire health workers at ICE facilities Nov 11, 2025

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First, we share events happening across San Diego County for Veterans Day and how we might be one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Then, , an ICE detention center in Imperial County is looking to hire a doctor. This is part of a national trend. And, a family donated land for a new fire station in Borrego Springs. Next, the Sierra Club is suing the county over the recent approval of the Harmony Grove Village South development. Finally, a local nonprofit that pairs service dogs with active-duty military and veterans is set to lose its federal funding.

Poway City Council looks to fill newly vacant seat Nov 10, 2025

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The Poway City Council held a special meeting to determine its next steps in the wake of last week’s recall and resignation of a council member. Then, a South Bay school will close at the end of this school year. And, researchers are trying to find out if GLP-1 weight loss drugs could be used to fight long COVID. Also, Scott Lewis from Voice of San Diego returns to update us on the city of San Diego’s sewer water recycling project. Finally, we take you to Jamul, and a unique house built around a boulder.

How San Diegans are dealing with food assistance delays Nov 07, 2025

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First, as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, we speak with one of the roughly 400,000 in the county who rely on those benefits. Then, we tell you the impacts and risks of elders missing meals. Next, San Diego’s housing voucher program is losing money fast, we tell you why. Finally, some weekend event suggestions.

Blain resigns one day after recall election Nov 06, 2025

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First, Proposition 50 has passed and been approved in San Diego County. Then, Poway Councilman Tony Blain resigned just one day after the vote to recall him . Then, after months of discussion a biofuel depot project in National City was struck down. Next, we spoke with the granddaughter of the Mary’s Donuts founder about her grandmother’s legacy. Finally, a preview of the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

RV owners say the city is violating the terms of a settlement Nov 05, 2025

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First, a settlement was reached last year between the city of San Diego and a group of RV owners who live in their vehicles, but now the RV owners say the city is violating terms of the settlement. Then, the San Diego City Council votes to raise valet parking fees. And, an interview with journalist and author, Osita Nwanevu. Then, oyster castles in South County are protecting against erosion. Finally, a San Diego dog who will star in the next “Air Bud” film!

San Diego County board takes up proposal in response to federal cuts Nov 04, 2025

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First, the county is considering a proposal that would bolster access to healthcare benefits starting at the end of next year when stricter federal eligibility requirements take effect.. Then, the latest on the charges against Poway councilman Tony Blain. Finally, we bring you a story on challenges in the workplace for women in the age of telework and hybrid offices.

Judge rules Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during shutdown Nov 03, 2025

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First, the Trump administration has been ordered by a judge to continue funding food support amid the ongoing federal shutdown. Then, a new fight over short-term rentals is heating up. Next, KPBS starts looking at how families with kids are making ends meet across the county. We tell you the latest on plans to build cabins for those experiencing homelessness in East County. And that’s all followed by new segments of Museum a Month & Pod Behind the Package.

400,000 San Diego County residents could miss food assistance due to federal shutdown Oct 31, 2025

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First, how San Diego City College is stepping up to help students prepare amid the ongoing government shutdown. We also bring you the latest details on local food banks doing their part as well amid the shutdown. Then, another major airline would like to fly out of McClellan-Palomar airport. Next, we tell you about two signature horse racing events happening in the county. Followed by three new recipients of the San Diego Art Prize. Finally, some weekend event ideas happening across the county

County agrees to pay largest-ever wrongful death settlement Oct 30, 2025

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First, San Diego County just agreed to pay its largest-ever wrongful death settlement. Next a safe-sleeping and parking site will be coming to the former Central Elementary in San Diego. Then, this week Oceanside is replenishing the sand on Tyson Street Beach, but we tell you why it's only a temporary solution. Followed by, the impact of the government shutdown on this year's Fleet Week. Finally, we tell you how streaming can affect your mental health.

Water and sewage rates will increase in the city of San Diego Oct 29, 2025

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First, the San Diego City Council approved two years of water and sewage rate hikes. Then, it’s been three months since the city of San Diego began clearing encampments alongside roadways, we bring you the latest on that effort. Next, UC San Diego researchers found that some satellite communications were being beamed towards Earth unencrypted. Plus, the National City Public Library now offers a bit more than just books.

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