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Families of Marines killed in Osprey crash sue manufacturers May 28, 2024

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The families of four of the five Marines killed in a 2022 Osprey crash say the aircraft is “defective” and “dangerous,” and are taking its manufacturers to court. In other news, the city of San Diego is expanding free swimming lessons in lower-income neighborhoods. Plus, we learn how the San Diego International Airport is elevating the passenger experience.

1,700 flood victims still in hotels May 24, 2024

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It’s been four months since the January flooding. Nearly 1,700 people are still in San Diego County’s temporary lodging program. Then, a Black Coronado resident just became the third Californian on the national registry of racial terror lynchings. Plus, a big shift is coming to California schools in the fall: recess as a right, not a privilege.

UCSD staff call for higher wages May 23, 2024

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Service workers and patient care staff at UC San Diego’s Jacobs Medical Center picketed Wednesday calling for higher wages. In other news, the Carlsbad City Council approved the purchase of a 16-unit apartment complex at its meeting earlier this week. Plus, a new community planning group has been chosen to advise San Diego officials on land use matters in Uptown.

San Diego’s commission on police practices still in limbo May 22, 2024

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It’s been one year since San Diego's city council appointed members to the new commission on police practices and the civilian oversight group is still trying to get its footing. In other news, one of the city of San Diego’s safe parking lots offers families a safe space to stay while finding permanent housing, but that’s not all they offer. Plus, our KPBS arts reporter joins the podcast to talk about her new video podcast called, “Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes.”

SDPD investigates shootings as hate crimes May 21, 2024

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San Diego police are investigating a string of drive-by shootings targeting Hillcrest gay bars over the weekend as possible hate crimes. In other news, advocates say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts threaten vital public health programs and the vulnerable communities they serve. Plus, cross-border sewage pollution and record-long border wait times are clear signs of Tijuana's failing infrastructure. We hear how Mexico's upcoming presidential election could impact these issues.

Frontwave Credit Union and Marine Corps contract in question May 20, 2024

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling for the U.S. Department of Defense to review a contract between Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union and the Marine Corps. In other news, Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised budget plan includes cuts impacting some of the state's youngest and most vulnerable children. Plus, the summer Olympics are just a couple months away and this year there are five athletes from Baja California. That’s a record.

California’s budget deficit could impact public transit May 17, 2024

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California is facing a budget deficit of more than $27 billion and that's impacting funding for public transit in San Diego. In other news, two Southwestern College professors are suing the school for retaliation after reporting racial discrimination. Plus, a new, local opera company is about to make its debut in downtown San Diego.

Minimum wage violations are on the rise May 16, 2024

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A new study says that as the minimum wage rose in California, so did minimum wage violations, and that impacted workers in San Diego. In other news, two former professors are suing Southwestern College for retaliation after reporting racial discrimination. Plus, we have a preview of the San Diego International Fringe Festival that kicks off tonight.

Mission Bay redevelopment moves forward May 15, 2024

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Natural habitat restoration is prioritized for Mission Bay. In other news, supporters of Israel hold a week of events on the UC San Diego campus. Plus, more funding for local maternal care.

Celebration of life for San Diego philanthropist May 14, 2024

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Local leaders celebrate the charitable legacy of Joan Jacobs, local beaches get an influx of mysterious blobs and so-called “pink slime” news websites emerge in San Diego.

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