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Trump administration suspends refugee resettlement Jan 23, 2025

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The administration has canceled all refugee flights – including those for people already vetted and approved to come to the U.S. Military reporter Andrew Dyer spoke to one group who assists Afghan refugees navigate the immigration system. Then, SANDAG plans to replace the more than 100-year-old San Dieguito rail bridge next year, but the Del Mar City Council wants to wait a little longer. Plus, local therapists are offering free therapy to first responders in Los Angeles to help them cope.

Migrants’ appointments canceled with CBP One shutdown Jan 22, 2025

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In one of the first acts of his presidency, Donald Trump cut off access to the CBP One program for asylum in the United States. Migrants who had appointments scheduled at the San Diego-Tijuana border are now stranded. Then, Public Matters reporter Amita Sharma speaks with three local voters about their thoughts on the presidential inauguration. In other news, today marks one year since the catastrophic flooding that affected many San Diegans. Our reporters spoke with communities who are still rebuilding.

SDSU plans new dorms to house thousands more students Jan 21, 2025

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SDSU is planning seven new dorm towers to house nearly 4,500 more students on campus. Plus, Cal Fire is preparing for heightened wildfire risks in the region today. And, how San Diego comedians are preparing to respond to President Donald Trump’s second term.

How Tijuana is preparing for a 2nd Trump presidency Jan 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump is being inaugurated and Tijuana migrant shelters say they’re not ready for the promised mass deportations. Migrant shelters are underfunded and city officials haven’t offered any direct aid. Plus, deportations are also on the minds of school district leaders and state lawmakers. They’re proposing policies to limit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s access to schools. And San Diego Fire-Rescue is trying a new product to protect homes from wildfires: Mighty Fire Breaker is a citrus-based spray that’s designed to keep fire from burning dry brush.

Trump’s promises of mass deportations could impact San Diego’s economy Jan 17, 2025

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A UCSD immigration policy professor shares more about the impact of potential mass deportations to the San Diego community. Then, the Imperial Beach City Council considers new tenant protections, following mass evictions in two large apartment complexes. Plus, plans for a protected bike path from La Mesa to central San Diego hit a setback. The construction bids came in over budget, so the San Diego Association of Governments is tweaking the project's design.

Mayor Gloria warns of steep cuts in his state of the city address Jan 16, 2025

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For next year’s budget, the city has to cut more than $258 million from its spending or about 12% of the total city budget. The mayor said Wednesday he intends to do away with the one-time budget tricks and make some tough choices. Then, residents in North County are calling attention to potential fire hazards in the proposed Harmony Grove Village South development. Plus, Voice of San Diego editor and CEO Scott Lewis explains how an ongoing dispute over Padres ownership could impact the team and the city.

County supervisors call for a special election to fill vacant seat Jan 15, 2025

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a special election to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by Nora Vargas. Then, the National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures in the 40s Wednesday and Thursday night, leading the city to activate their inclement weather shelter program. Plus, we hear about Imperial Valley’s political shift in the last election cycle.

San Diegans come together to help LA Jan 14, 2025

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San Diegans are coming together to help survivors of the LA fires by donating money, food and their time. Plus, California’s home insurance market was already in crisis. We take a look at how insurers could handle the aftermath of the historic LA blazes. And, a change in network providers in the military’s health care system is impacting patients.

Shift from Democrat to Republican voters in South Bay, Southeast Jan 13, 2025

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The KPBS Public Matters team looked at how San Diegans voted in the last election. They found the most pronounced shift from Democrat to Republican votes in South Bay cities and neighborhoods in Southeast San Diego. Plus, smoke from the Los Angeles fires hasn’t made its way to San Diego because of the Santa Ana winds. And, Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner has been tapped to chair SANDAG’s board of directors.

San Diego Humane Society evacuates dogs from LA Jan 10, 2025

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More than three dozen dogs were evacuated to help make room for animals lost or displaced by the fires in Los Angeles. Now, the San Diego Humane Society is asking for help fostering the dogs. Then, Tijuana officials plan to open a shelter in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. Plus, we hear from Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs on what she expects as President-elect Trump takes office.

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