The advisory board tasked with reviewing San Diego’s use of surveillance technology, can’t meet because more than half of its seats are vacant. Also, county officials are reminding people to get vaccinated for MPOX. And, it’s been 40 years since a gunman killed 21 people at a San Ysidro McDonald's. We check in with survivors.…

A new report criticizes the real estate deal behind San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 1,000-bed homeless shelter. Also, a Supreme Court ruling is likely to reshape how many cities regulate homelessness, particularly in the South Bay. And, UC San Diego is seeking approval to spend $2 billion to address its student housing shortage.…

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawsom-Remer is proposing legal action against Blackstone, a private equity firm that owns thousands of local units. Also, the board that manages the Del Mar Fairgrounds is opposing a plan to re-route the train tracks through the fairgrounds. And, North County lifeguards got much-needed skin cancer screenings.…

San Diego County is expanding its free COVID-19 testing program in response to a small summer surge of cases. Clinics in Chula Vista, El Cajon and San Diego will have those services starting Monday. Plus, the California Coastal Commission approved a safe parking site near the airport. The permit includes conditions to mitigate environmental impacts…

San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced that all personnel assigned to county detention facilities, including contractors, will be screened for narcotics and contraband. For the past two years, the Sheriff’s Department has rejected recommendations from the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board to screen employees for drugs. Plus, the extr…

Most migrants who cross the border to San Diego don’t stay here. But homeless outreach workers are seeing more and more migrants among our homeless population. Then, the Salvation Army in Serra Mesa is helping older San Diegans with free AC and tips on staying safe during heat waves. Plus, a new law requires California high schools to teach student…

San Diego is approaching its self-imposed deadline for ending all traffic deaths — a movement called 'Vision Zero.' But those touched by tragedy say when it comes to traffic safety, the city is asleep at the wheel. Then, a poll has found that the majority of officeholders in San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties have experienced threats. Plus,…

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said more surveillance cameras and license plate readers are needed in Hillcrest ahead of Pride festivities. Privacy advocates said the department is bypassing a city process to get community input. Then, a young mountain lion was released after receiving care at the Ramona Wildlife Center. And, the San Diego Count…

The city of San Diego’s new plan for environmental justice aims to rebuild the health of communities that suffer from high levels of pollution. Then, as interest in microdosing psychedelics for mental health is growing, so are concerns over potential risks. Plus, Palomar Health has released more information on a data breach that happened sometime b…

Wildfires are one of the biggest dangers San Diego County faces when it comes to climate change. In other news, Oceanside Harbor now has its first fishermen's market, selling local fish caught by local fishermen. Plus, the 2024 Olympics start in just a few weeks, and the U.S. men's rugby team is getting ready in Chula Vista.…

Migrants desperate to seek asylum in the U.S. are increasingly scaling the border wall due to limited access through ports of entry, and the life-threatening injuries sustained by some migrants are prompting advocates to declare it a public health crisis. In other news, Chula Vista voters will decide whether to renew a major tax that provides fundi…

A plan to buy a ranch in Vista and build a treatment center for adults with mental illness and substance abuse disorders has sparked controversy in the community. In other news, name calling, mockery and outbursts are now routine at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings. In the second of a three-parter on incivility, analysts believe …

San Diego leaders are reacting to a Supreme Court ruling that cities can ban camping on public property. In other news, Veterans Affairs and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System are partnering to help veterans in the homeless community connect with services. Plus, we hear how threats, conspiracy-laced accusations and swearing have become commo…

The Encinitas City Council weighs options to build affordable housing units in the coastal community. Also, Chula Vista tries to close the gap on wildfire preparedness. And, a preview of the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District Music Festival.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

Panda diplomacy between the United States and China is revived as two giant pandas begin their journey to San Diego. Plus, the public will soon be invited to comment on a proposed 1,000 bed homeless shelter near Little Italy. And, the challenge of providing recuperative care for those experiencing homelessness after a hospital stay.…

A legal challenge over the discharge of LGBTQ+ veterans will move forward. Also, the San Diego City Council appointed a new executive director for the city’s commission on police practices. Plus, applications open for a rent subsidy program for older adults.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

Police believe they’ve found the body of a hiker who went missing on a Black Mountain trail on Sunday. She was considered “missing at risk” because of the hot weather and the trail’s difficulty. In other news, Green Oak Ranch in Vista is home to camps, a recovery program and an RV park, but a large part of the land is up for sale, with several agen…

Victims of the January 22 floods in San Diego have to find a new place to stay after funding for hotel vouchers expired Friday, and some are already falling into homelessness. In other news, the median rent has decreased slightly in the city of San Diego. Plus, 140 acres in Vista is for sale. Some of the potential buyers want to use the property to…

A week after the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on bump stocks, Representative Scott Peters and other local leaders say Congress needs to act to protect people’s safety. In other news, over the last decade, California lost half of its recycling centers, which means fewer opportunities for people to recycle their bottles and cans. Our KPB…

Mental health experts support the U.S. surgeon general's call for social media platforms to carry warnings. In other news, the Metropolitan Transit System has extended the deadline for youth, seniors and people with disabilities to renew their discounted transit passes. Plus, the San Diego VA Medical Center is trying to get the word out to local ve…

Immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens and their children will be able to apply for lawful permanent residency, thanks to an executive order announced by President Joe Biden Tuesday. In other news, San Diego firefighters are helping fight the Post Fire near Gorman, California. Plus, some San Diego Unified students honored this week’s national Juneteent…

Pending legal issues will continue into the summer for Gaza solidarity protesters arrested last month at UC San Diego, and we have details on where their cases stand right now. In other news, President Joe Biden's new executive actions direct asylum seekers toward existing legal pathways, but those pathways aren’t working for the most vulnerable mi…

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, in the wake of hundreds of legal claims from alleged sexual abuse victims. In other news, the latest San Diego County Respiratory Virus Surveillance report shows a slight increase in COVID-19 cases. We find out whether there is a need for concern. Plus, a…

The federal government is shining a light on how much money credit unions collect in overdraft fees. In other news, a new report documents how the California Coastal Commission blocks and delays housing. Plus, Father’s Day is Sunday, and we’ve put together some well wishes from our newsroom to share with you in celebration of all the dads and careg…

The city of San Diego is spending $37 million to modernize the storm water system in South Mission Beach, but that’s just a drop in the bucket of what’s needed. In other news, immigrants’ rights groups sued the Biden administration Wednesday over the president’s recent executive actions that restrict asylum to migrants who cross the border illegall…