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Changes considered for San Diego ADU rules May 02, 2025

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The city of San Diego considers whether to modify rules for where accessory dwelling units can be built. UCSD scientists look for alternatives to opioid pain medication. And, the artistic way MTS is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.

Trump pulls millions in grants from San Diego-area schools May 01, 2025

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The Trump Administration is canceling millions of dollars in grants to two local school districts. Then, hear from a man arrested during an immigration raid in El Cajon and the community supporting him. Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis is back to tell us more about the “shocking” move by officials to dissolve the local water authority. Also, Catholic parishes throughout San Diego held mass Wednesday to remember Pope Francis. And, a new exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art features woven yarn tsikuri.

Half of San Diego families with children under 6 struggle to pay bills Apr 30, 2025

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New data says one third of San Diego’s working families struggle to make ends meet and for those with kids under six, it’s half. Then Father Joe’s Villages says demand for mental health services is up since last year. In Encinitas, how a local Facebook group is fueling opposition to a planned expansion of a community resource center. And more on San Diego’s ties to the Fall of Saigon 50 years later.

Bob Filner’s complicated legacy Apr 29, 2025

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Former San Diego mayor Bob Filner has died at 82. The harassment scandal that brought him down left a mark on city politics. Plus, a San Diegan is creating an online unity-building platform with the hope of bridging political divides. And, new projects in Imperial Beach and South San Diego aim to protect bicyclists and pedestrians from collisions with drivers.

Firings and a ‘no confidence’ vote rock Imperial County government Apr 28, 2025

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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a vote of “no confidence” in their auditor-controller just two weeks after they fired a top administrator. Then, the Grossmont Union High School District Board passes on a chance to prevent dozens of layoffs. Plus, proposed federal cuts to Medicaid put nearly half of San Diego’s Latino population at risk.

Advocates again urge San Diego Sheriff to limit cooperation with ICE Apr 25, 2025

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Advocates are again urging the San Diego sheriff’s office to limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Then, kids on the autism spectrum build community through mountain biking. Plus, the deep roots of jazz music in Tijuana.

People with disabilities rally in Santee to save Medicaid funding Apr 24, 2025

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Medicaid supporters rallied in Santee Wednesday as part of a week of protests targeting California Republican congress members. Plus, federal immigration officials are considering bringing controversial, life-threatening buoys to California. And, how Project 2025 is disrupting disease research at UCSD.

EPA head visits San Diego to examine border sewage crisis Apr 23, 2025

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited with San Diego leaders Tuesday to discuss solutions to the cross-border sewage crisis. He also faced a group of protestors. Plus, how Project 2025 is impacting San Diegans. And, the city is lowering speed limits on a handful of commercial streets.

San Diego Mayor presents draft budget proposal Apr 22, 2025

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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide clean up effort. And, La Jolla Playhouse kicks off its WOW, or Without Walls, festival this week.

Asylum seekers who used CBP One app lose deportation protections Apr 21, 2025

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The Biden-era CBP One app was used by migrants entering the U.S. asylum system. The Trump administration did away with the app and told everyone who used it to leave the U.S. Plus, new research from UC San Diego shows trauma from wildfires and other climate disasters can affect our ability to plan for the future. And Imperial County’s Board of Supervisors fired its CEO and board clerk without explanation.

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