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CDC to contact South Bay residents about impact of sewage spills Oct 04, 2024

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Later this month, the CDC will be contacting some South Bay residents about how they are being impacted by the cross-border sewage spills. In other news, President Joe Biden’s crackdown on asylum seekers is leading to legitimate asylum seekers being sent back to dangerous situations. Plus, the San Dieguito Union High School District is conducting an audit after two students published a report questioning the practices of one of the district’s foundations.

San Diego to expand campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness Oct 03, 2024

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The city of San Diego is expanding its two makeshift campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness, and it comes as the number of indoor shelter beds is shrinking. In other news, in San Diego life-saving medicines like Naloxone have helped reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses, but Mexico’s restrictive drug policies make Naloxone almost impossible to get in Tijuana. Plus, the La Mesa Oktoberfest event manager joins the podcast with details on this weekend’s festival.

Complaints claim sexual abuse at San Diego County-owned shelter Oct 02, 2024

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Recent legal complaints claim staff at a San Diego County-owned emergency shelter sexually abused more than 100 children over decades, and the complaints blame county policy. In other news, a San Diego-based carrier strike group is being kept in the Middle East in the middle of the escalating conflict. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and challenger Larry Turner, who is a San Diego police officer, will square off Thursday at KPBS for the second and final mayoral debate.

Critical repair underway for South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant Oct 01, 2024

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At the South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant the piece of equipment that allows operators to control the flow of sewage that goes into the plant from Mexico is being repaired. In other news, a project at the San Dieguito Lagoon has restored more than 80 acres of wetlands and salt marsh. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival that kicks off tonight.

A new trolley line in East County Sep 30, 2024

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MTS’s new Copper line, which runs from Santee to El Cajon, is now open. Then, the support and opposition to a statewide measure that would give cities and counties more power to limit rent increases. Plus, we want to hear from you on the cost of living crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Give us a call at (619) 452-0228.

Hate crimes on the rise in San Diego County Sep 27, 2024

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San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the U.S., but hate crimes are on the rise. Now, local leaders are promoting new tools to fight these crimes. In other news, as the cost of living strains families’ budgets, schools are trying to help feed students at home. Plus, we kickoff a series highlighting different Oktoberfests and fall festivals happening throughout San Diego County.

Audit reveals challenges in transferring from community college Sep 26, 2024

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A recent audit reveals significant challenges in California’s community college transfer process. In other news, solar energy advocates will be in court to challenge new state regulations for installing battery storage. Plus, we hear from the man behind the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.

UCSD Health to expand psychiatric care Sep 25, 2024

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San Diego County will loan up to $32 million to UC San Diego to expand behavioral health care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. In other news, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have expanded the number of languages offered on ballots. Plus, California’s Secretary of State is hosting a series of webinars to encourage more people to vote this November.

California is suing Exxon Mobil over plastic waste Sep 24, 2024

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The state is suing Exxon Mobil for producing massive amounts of plastics and then lying about their impact on the environment. In other news, San Diego County officials lifted some beach closures in Imperial Beach this weekend. Plus, fentanyl use in San Diego County has skyrocketed in recent years, however, the number of fentanyl overdose deaths has begun to inch downward.

San Diegans want more answers about trash pick-up fees Sep 23, 2024

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It’s been two years since voters allowed the city of San Diego to charge them for trash pickup, and now they want to know how much it will cost. In other news, the San Diego Registrar of Voters is looking for more poll workers, especially bilingual ones, for the November election. Plus, this October, San Diego Central Library has the most low-key, low-stress horror book club for the Halloween season. We have details on the Email Book Club.

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