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Trump offlines website that helped military leaders plan for climate change Feb 06, 2025

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The landing page was full of resources military leaders could use to plan for the impacts of climate change. Now, it’s gone. Then, we look at the possible local impact of the Trump Administration’s push for federal workers’ resignations. Plus, metro reporter Andrew Bowen previews some potential changes on the horizon for public parking in the city of San Diego.

Attorney General Rob Bonta reiterates safety in California schools Feb 05, 2025

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Bonta said school officials cannot prevent federal immigration authorities from being in public places, but if ICE shows up, the school should alert their local educational agency administrator and legal counsel immediately. Then, State Farm Insurance is requesting an emergency rate increase on all customers. Plus, what renters should know in the event of a wildfire near their home.

How tariffs could impact local businesses Feb 04, 2025

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President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods are bringing uncertainty to San Diego’s border economy. Plus, an interview with an expert on authoritarianism shares her expectations for a second Trump presidency. And, the San Diego City Council is making moves to preserve affordable housing.

San Diego company at the forefront of nuclear fusion Feb 03, 2025

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The creation of energy from nuclear fusion has been a goal for decades. General Atomics, a San Diego-based technology company, is bringing us closer to this clean energy. Plus, flu cases in San Diego County increased between Jan. 18-25. The lingering smoke from recent fires likely made matters worse — polluted air makes it easier to get sick and harder to recover. And ahead of Valentine's Day, KPBS wants to know your love story. Maybe it’s about how you met your partner, how special your family is or even about the best California burrito you’ve ever had.

San Diego County’s annual point in-time-homelessness count Jan 31, 2025

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Thousands of volunteers walked the streets on Thursday for this year’s point-in-time count of people who are homeless in the county. KPBS reporters take us into the field on the census day. Then, border reporter Gustavo Solis offers insight and updates on the ramped up immigration enforcement efforts happening locally and nationally. Plus, San Diego’s new poet laureate shares her vision to make poetry more accessible.

Increased immigration enforcement impacts North County businesses Jan 30, 2025

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Businesses say they’re seeing a drop in customers and fearful communities. As federal operations continue, protests are planned in Escondido and San Diego this weekend. Then, the San Diego City Council voted Tuesday to repeal a controversial footnote in city code, impacting neighborhoods in southeastern San Diego. Plus, Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon spoke with Dr. Jennifer Au from the Scripps Cancer Center about the health impacts of alcohol.

Trump’s order on transgender service members faces legal challenges Jan 29, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s new executive order claims transgender service members do not meet the standards of military service. Two civil rights groups filed suit in federal court on Tuesday and two more say they will also be taking action. Then, faith leaders from North County met with Escondido police captains to discuss deportation concerns. They said their congregations are expressing fear, and that was evident in the drop in attendance some experienced this past Sunday. Plus, reporter Melissa Mae shares what rights renters have if they lose their home to wildfire.

Tijuana preparing shelter for deportees Jan 28, 2025

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As the Trump administration begins carrying out its mass deportation policy, Mexico is preparing to take in thousands of deportees, including in Tijuana. Plus, the city of San Diego is raising parking rates to help ease budget cuts. And, a beloved art wall in Southeast San Diego is having a comeback after almost 30 years.

Camp Pendleton troops head to the border Jan 27, 2025

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Hundreds of troops from Camp Pendleton headed to the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a new military border deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. The mission mirrors one Trump ordered during his first term — 5,000 troops were sent to the border just ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Diego Friday to reaffirm his commitment to upholding the state’s sanctuary laws. Plus, new research out of UC San Diego explores how hard it could be to slow the aging process.

The Defense Department settles a lawsuit on anti-LGBTQ+ policies Jan 24, 2025

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During the last days of the Biden administration, the Pentagon agreed to help LGBTQ+ veterans fix their so-called “bad paper” discharges. The settlement still needs court approval, but the Pentagon should have an online process in place this summer. Then, sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge checks in on how UCSD’s technology has helped monitor the recent So-Cal fires. Plus, San Diego Restaurant week is back. We spoke to two chefs who are participating.

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