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How SDSU is teaching students about Kumeyaay culture Nov 15, 2024

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Local Indigenous leaders are working to increase representation and cultural awareness. That also means making higher education more inclusive. We hear from San Diego State University’s tribal liaison. In other news, the California Center for the Arts is a North County hub for culture, art and community. A foundation has managed it for 30 years, but a budget deficit for Escondido could mean a change. Plus, Seaworld San Diego doubled as a giant classroom yesterday for STEM: science, technology, engineering and math.

New efforts to help downtown areas in California Nov 14, 2024

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A new effort is underway to help downtown San Diego, and other civic centers across California, after being affected by the COVID pandemic. In other news, San Diego County data show, one in four adults over 65 experiences a fall each year. A local nonprofit is teaching seniors how to fall safely or not at all. Plus, roughly 8 million young people became eligible to vote for the first time this year. We hear from local young voters on their decisions.

Coping with fear, anxiety surrounding threat of mass deportation Nov 13, 2024

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Now that Donald Trump is preparing to make good on his promises of mass deportations, many are afraid. We hear from a therapist on how undocumented immigrants can find healthy ways to process fear and anxiety around the issue. In other news, San Diego is considering a reform to its building code to encourage more family-sized apartments. Plus, the co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit, Kids for Peace joins the podcast to talk about World Kindness Day.

Tourism hits record high in San Diego Nov 12, 2024

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Thirty-two million tourists visited San Diego last fiscal year, staying longer and spending more, leaving a record economic impact. In other news, many credit unions in California rely on overdraft fees for revenue. State lawmakers took notice and passed a new law to protect customers. Plus, the unique financial challenges facing veterans.

Immigrant rights advocates prepare for a Trump presidency Nov 11, 2024

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Immigrant rights advocates are preparing for what might be an unprecedented immigration crackdown. In other news, it’s Veterans’ Day and commemorations are happening all over San Diego. We look at how LGBTQ veterans are being honored locally. Plus, the San Diego Unified School Board announced the winners of its social media awareness contest.

Head of San Diego GOP reacts to presidential election Nov 08, 2024

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As analysts parse the reasons for former President Donald Trump's win, the head of the local GOP says it was entirely predictable. Meanwhile, a local no party preference voter is terrified of Trump making good on his promised agenda. In other news, a Japanese helicopter carrier off the San Diego coast has successfully shown it can operate with F-35 fighters. Plus, this weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter, an exhibit will shed light on the Native American experience through art. We hear from the woman behind the exhibit and one of the artists.

DACA recipients now eligible for Covered California benefits Nov 07, 2024

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Open enrollment for Covered California is now underway and for the first time it includes DACA recipients. In other news, three years ago, Amazon opened a fulfillment center in one of Tijuana's poorest neighborhoods and residents hoped the company would make big investments in the community, but those expectations remain largely unfulfilled. Plus, California law requires the state’s electricity grid to get 100% of its energy from renewable resources by 2045. We learn about new research that shows a path to that goal is paved with a lot of stored energy.

2024 election updates Nov 06, 2024

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Vote counts from the election are still underway. In today’s podcast, we’ll be updating you on the unofficial results that came in late last night. Those results will continue to be updated over the coming days, but we won’t have the final certified results until next month.

Sentencing in Navy bribery and corruption scandal Nov 05, 2024

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Former Navy contractor Leonard Francis is due in a San Diego courtroom today. He’ll be sentenced more than 11 years after his arrest rocked the Navy. In other news, local activists honor the memory of migrants who died trying to cross the southern border last year. Plus, we have details on San Diego Beer Week, which runs through Sunday.

Kamala Harris polling lower than expected in California Nov 04, 2024

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A new poll of likely California voters, shows presidential candidate Kamala Harris underperforming in a state where she and president Joe Biden won handily four years ago. In other news, in the South Bay, where many residents have close ties to immigrant communities, voting isn’t just about civic duty, it’s a chance to make their voices heard in a system they say often overlooks them. Plus, San Diego is holding a virtual open house to collect input on how to improve street safety.

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