Best San Diego Zoo Podcasts (2024)

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Memorial Day Travel, Hillcrest Business Attacks, San Diego Zoo Pandas Update 4:24

4h ago4:24

4:24

AAA is forecasting nearly 44 million people across the country will travel this Memorial Day Weekend, the highest number of travelers in nearly 20 years. San Diego Police are stepping up security patrols across the Hillcrest neighborhood just days after 3 people were injured when gel pellets were fired in front of several businesses. The San Diego …

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The Spiny Anteater That’s Not an Anteater 24:36

8d ago24:36

24:36

Rick and Marco highlight a rare and unusual species that's known as a “spiny anteater.” It's the egg-laying echidna! Our hosts are joined by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance senior wildlife care specialists Jen Lebeau and Adam Murdoch to discuss one of the newest species at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We learn about puggles (baby echidnas), how c…

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My Podcast Is Homework with Nicki Boyd of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Red Panda Network 47:33

23d ago47:33

47:33

Today, the Safari heads back to my favorite place (the San Diego Zoo) to sit down with one of my favorite people (Nicki Boyd) to talk about my favorite animal (red pandas)! We talk about the pandas that call the zoo home, the changes that have taken place at the zoo since her last appearance, and the incredible work being done by Red Panda Network …

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Teacher Accused, Tuberculosis Warning, Burn Permits Suspended 4:15

6h ago4:15

4:15

A trial date has been set for a former Teacher of the Year accused of having inappropriate relationships with two students. County health leaders are alerting San Diegans about another Tuberculosis exposure, this time at San Diego College of Continuing Education between last November and February. Starting Saturday, June 1, Cal Fire is suspending p…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.31.24 - The Flamingo is a Cougar Edition! 47:59

12h ago47:59

47:59

Dateline: May 31, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a deep dive into a recent paper that was published looking at the effects of zoo and aquarium visits on attitudes and actions towards conservation. We then get into our births a…

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I-8 Back Open after Fatal Crash, Controversial SD Housing Plan, Scott Peterson Pushes for New Trial 3:58

2d ago3:58

3:58

The 8 westbound in Mission Valley is now back open after a fatal rollover crash involving a box truck. A controversial housing plan that could double the size of 2 San Diego neighborhoods could move forward today. One piece of evidence will undergo new DNA testing as convicted killer Scott Peterson pushes for a new trial. See Privacy Policy at http…

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Chula Vista wants pandemic-era outdoor dining to go, Scott Peterson to appear in court, Poway 8th grader advances to quarter finals in National Spelling Bee 4:55

3d ago4:55

4:55

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, the city of Chula Vista notified restaurant owners that Labor Day is the deadline for outdoor patios, convicted killer and San Diego native Scott Peterson is set to be back in court today as he continues his efforts to get a new trial, and a Twin Peaks Middle Schooler is now in the third round of the Scripps Nat…

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Busy Travel Weekend, Memorial Day Cleanups, Remembering Bill Walton 3:11

3d ago3:11

3:11

The TSA has reported it's busiest day on record - screening 2.9 million flyers last Friday, forecasting a potentially historic summer travel season ahead. A few organized events are set to take place along our coasts to clean up the mess left by Memorial Day crowds. A sports legend is gone, we have a look at Bill Walton's legendary life on and off …

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It's Not A Good Smell, But I Love It with Kristen Scaglione of the AAZK and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 50:27

2d ago50:27

50:27

Today, the Safari heads to Cleveland to sit down with elephant keeper Kristen Scaglione to talk all about...well, nothing to do with Cleveland or elephants! Instead, we talk all about the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Conference, which Kristen was the co-chair of last year. What goes into planning a conference? Running it? Why should Y…

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Memorial Day Observances, Flood Victims Return Home, Deadly Carlsbad Fire 4:34

2h ago4:34

4:34

Several Memorial Day Observances will be held today across San Diego county, including a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Midway Museum. Four Months after flooding destroyed homes and forced hundreds of San Diegans from their South Bay homes, a group of homeowners were finally able to move back into their remodeled apartments this weekend. In the …

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Memorial Day Preview, Drowning Awareness Month, Mission Bay Gray Whale 6:01

3h ago6:01

6:01

Several Memorial Day services will be held this weekend around San Diego County. As summer is quickly approaching, the City of San Diego is promoting water safety as the rates of drowning incidents are on the rise. Wildlife experts are keeping an eye out on a gray whale that's been spotted in Mission Bay. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top sto…

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Jury deliberations begin in TikToker double-murder trial, First Operation Flags for Vets event, San Diego County Memorial Day closures 4:49

7d ago4:49

4:49

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, jury deliberations began Friday in the high-profile trial of a San Diego TikToker accused of killing his estranged wife and her friend, volunteers will place American flags on the gravesites of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and in observance of Memorial Day many offices will be closed in San Diego Cou…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.24.24 - The Circle of Life Edition featuring Dani Poirier-Larson of Southwick's Zoo! 42:49

6d ago42:49

42:49

Dateline: May 24, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a deep dive into my own experience of saying goodbye to the first animal I've actually helped take care of, an incredible penguin who lived at Aquarium of Niagara. We then get i…

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Sewage Health Impact, Sex Crime Convictions, Mexico Stage Collapse 4:58

5h ago4:58

4:58

San Diego County leaders are one step closer to securing federal funding to help determine the impact of cross border sewage contamination on the health of San Diegans living in the South Bay. NBC 7 Investigates is looking into low conviction rates for sex crimes, both here in San Diego and throughout the country. Visit NBC7.com for a breakdown of …

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San Diego Unified School District hires law firm for ‘personnel' investigation, TikToker takes the stand in East Village double-murder trial, Dolphin found stranded in Cardiff makes near full recovery 5:22

10d ago5:22

5:22

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, although the focus of the SDUSD investigation hasn't been made public, Superintendent Jackson has been named in several civil lawsuits involving the district, today a social media personality is expected to testify about two murders that he's accused of committing, and a severely injured dolphin calf has defied …

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Hillcrest Shooting Investigation, Knife-Wielding Suspect in Morena, San Diego Summer Tourism Campaign 4:10

11d ago4:10

4:10

A string of pellet gun shootings at bars across Hillcrest are being investigated as possible hate crimes. San Diego Police shot and killed a man in the Morena area, who they say had a knife and was holding someone hostage. The San Diego Tourism Authority kicks off its summer campaign today. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day…

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Sensual Salamander Massages with Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert of the North Carolina Zoo 1:24:53

9d ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Today, the Safari heads back to the North Carolina Zoo to look at yet another facet of the incredible work being done there...behind-the-scenes conservation work! In particular, this episode dives into the conservation work being done to help save salamanders, talking to Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert all about the incredible jobs they are doing t…

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Hillcrest Shootings, City Worker Pay Gap, Schauffele Major Win 3:52

34m ago3:52

3:52

At least four Hillcrest businesses were the targets of pellet gun shootings in recent days. Today the San Diego City Council will discuss a newly released report that has uncovered stark differences in pay among city employees. San Diego native Xander Schauffele landed his first major triumph yesterday as he claimed the PGA Championship. See Privac…

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UC Strike, "Wheel of Fortune" Casting, Local SD Girl Meets Taylor Swift 7:05

13d ago7:05

7:05

Student workers in the University of California system are set to go on strike tomorrow. The "Wheel of Fortune" game show paid a visit to San Diego to find some new contestants. A 9-year-girl from San Diego was picked out of a crowd of more than 40,000 Taylor Swift fans by the singer herself. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the d…

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Otay Mesa Evacuation Order, Oceanside Pier Fire Witness, CSUSM Guaranteed Admission 5:13

4h ago5:13

5:13

An evacuation order is in place at Otay Mesa, after an energy storage facility caught fire. We're hearing for the first time from a witness who called 9-1-1 after the Oceanside Pier caught fire. Cal State San Marcos is now offering guaranteed admission to qualified San Diego Unified graduates. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of the …

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Potential UC Workers Strike, SDUSD Layoffs Rescinded, New Homeless Housing 4:25

1h ago4:25

4:25

Thousands of University of California graduate student workers and faculty are ready to walk off their jobs over the war in Gaza. They're upset about the way they say they were treated during recent protests at several campuses, including UC San Diego. San Diego Unified School District has rescinded the vast majority of the layoff notices they rece…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.17.24 - The Here Comes The Sharkraydo Edition! 42:43

13d ago42:43

42:43

Dateline: May 17, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Point Defiance Zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest, the Wild Cat Conservation Centre, the Oregon Zoo, SeaLife Weymouth, and Cape…

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UC Strike Authorization over Gaza Protests, San Diego Unified Layoffs, Bike Anywhere Day 4:19

16d ago4:19

4:19

The union representing student workers at University of California schools voted in favor of a strike over the university's response to the anti-war protests. Hundreds of San Diego Unified employees could learn if they still have a job today, as the district is finalizing numbers in the wake of a $94 million dollar budget shortfall. Be careful on t…

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Riverwalk Housing Complex on Hold, San Diego City Budget Revisions, Wildfire Safety 4:23

2h ago4:23

4:23

High interest rates put development of the sprawling Riverwalk housing complex in Mission Valley on hold. In the wake of public backlash, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has released a revised city budget. San Diego firefighters urge wildfire safety ahead of the summer heat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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New Police Chief, Red Lobster Closure, Padres Surprise Elementary Students 4:03

14d ago4:03

4:03

The San Diego City Council has unanimously approved the next San Diego Police Chief. Local Red Lobster shuts down. San Diego Padre Manny Machado surprises students in an effort to encourage good attendance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Grand Poobah with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! 1:09:53

16d ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Today, the Safari sits down with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! We talk about his incredible veterinary career, the transparency he provides on his Instagram and on Secrets of the Zoo, and the amazing in situ veterinary conservation work he does with elephants! There are some seriously crazy stories in this one, y'all! EPISODE LINKS: www.…

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Homeless Shelter Plan Update, De Anza Cove Enhancement, Northern Lights 3:56

4h ago3:56

3:56

San Diego City leaders will meet behind closed doors to discuss plans for the city's largest homeless shelter. A plan to renew the De Anza Cove Area is in the works. Northern lights were seen from the San Diego County mountains over the weekend. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top stories of the day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Tijuana Families Protests, Ocean Beach Surfers Memorial, Commencement Ceremonies 5:33

9d ago5:33

5:33

In Tijuana, the families of people who are missing are calling for some accountability from the government. Meanwhile in Ocean Beach, people came together to honor the lives of the three men who were killed while on a surfing trip in Baja California. Today, San Diego State University is concluding their last batch of commencement ceremonies. Here's…

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Fatal North County Crash, Oceanside Pier Reopens, Murdered Surfers Memorial 3:55

6d ago3:55

3:55

At least four people were killed in a head-on crash near Fallbrook. It happened late last night along SR-76 about a mile east of the I-15. The Oceanside Pier is back open this weekend after a fire damaged part of the iconic landmark. A paddle-out ceremony will be held this afternoon in Ocean Beach in memory of the three surfers killed in Mexico. Se…

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Oceanside Pier Reopening, Surfer Memorial, Imperial Beach Post Office Rally 4:33

2h ago4:33

4:33

A little more than 2 weeks after a huge fire broke out on the end of the Oceanside pier, most of the iconic structure will reopen today. A paddle out is planned for tomorrow at Ocean Beach in honor of the surfers killed in Mexico. The USPS is reassuring customers that despite cuts to staff at the Imperial Beach Post Office, it will not be closing t…

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Endangered Species Day – Celebrate Conservation Successes 23:19

22d ago23:19

23:19

Endangered Species Day is May 17, and in this episode, hosts Rick and Marco talk about species that need our help. From the ālula plant to the axolotl salamander, many species around the world have seen their numbers drastically decline. There is good news, though, because there are steps we can take to help safeguard ecosystems and create sustaina…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.10.24 - The Yummy Fake Sea Turtle Edition! 43:37

20d ago43:37

43:37

Dateline: May 10, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves a new hire at the Columbus Zoo and the ridiculous backlash it received on social media. The zoo, as always, did an amazing job handling it. We then get to …

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Asylum Claim Changes, UCSD Pro-Palestinian Protests, World Fire Congress 3:51

11d ago3:51

3:51

The Biden Administration is planning to propose a new rule today aimed at speeding up the asylum claims process for some migrants. Hundreds of students walked out of class a UC San Diego Wednesday as part of the ongoing Pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The first ever World Fire Congress is underway in Washington D.C., and a big topic has been st…

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UCSD students expected to hold protest, Remembering San Diego philanthropist Joan Jacobs, North County students build home for unhoused veteran 3:46

24d ago3:46

3:46

In the "Today in San Diego" podcast, UC San Diego students are calling for another protest following the encampment sweep Monday, remembering the life and legacy of San Diego cultural leader Joan Jacobs, and students at San Pasqual High School work to build a tiny home to house a homeless veteran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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UCSD'S Encampment Protest, SD Port Commissioner Removal Vote, Self-Checkout Removal Bill 4:15

1h ago4:15

4:15

Classes will resume today at UC San Diego, after being forced online yesterday due to clashes between police and protestors. A San Diego Port Commissioner could be voted out today by the City Council from National City. A new state bill aims to remove self-checkout stations across California. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the d…

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Missing Surfers' Bodies Identified, State Dept. Travel Warning, New U.S. Navy Ship Christened 3:52

25d ago3:52

3:52

Mexican officials confirm family has identified the bodies of 3 missing surfers. The U.S. State Dept. is now urging Americans to rethink travel to Baja California. A chilly morning ahead, Sheena Parveen has your First Alert Forecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

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Missing Surfers, Oceanside State of Emergency, Cinco De Mayo Celebrations 5:42

16h ago5:42

5:42

Mexican authorities now say they believe the four bodies found in a remote area of Santo Thomas, California belong to the three missing surfers. Oceanside has declared a local state of emergency over the fire that happened last week on the pier. San Diegans are coming together today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. There are a number of celebrations pla…

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New Details in Missing Surfers Investigation, Homeless Housing Initiative Protest, UCSD Student Encampment Continues 6:33

28d ago6:33

6:33

Mexican authorities have detained three people after recovering multiple bodies in Baja California during their search for three missing surfers. Some East County homeowners are set to gather today to protest a new homeless housing initiative in their neighborhood. Hundreds of UCSD students remain at the Pro-Palestinian encampment this morning. Her…

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Missing Surfers, Street Racing Arrests, Midway Rising Financing 4:22

3d ago4:22

4:22

A search is underway in Mexico for three men traveling to Baja California for a surf trip. Two of the missing men are from San Diego. Local authorities have made two arrests and seized more than a dozen vehicles in connection with two public street racing events .The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has agreed to explore a partnership with the…

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.3.24 - The WWE Snackdown Edition! 33:37

28d ago33:37

33:37

Dateline: May 3, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves another viral video, but one that didn't create as much of a stink as some of the other ones we've talked about lately! Woodland Park Zoo handled the whole …

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Pro-Palestinian Protests, Oceanside Pier State of Emergency, Bonsall Sinkholes 4:48

8d ago4:48

4:48

Pro-Palestinian protests are continuing this morning at campuses both across the country and right here at home, as students at UCSD have established a "Gaza Solidarity" encampment along the campus' Library Walk. Oceanside has declared a state of emergency over last week's fire on the pier. Two growing sinkholes are threatening a family's home in B…

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Poway Unified Supt. Fired, Oceanside Pier Fire Emergency Proclamation, Blue Blobs Wash Up on Coast 4:19

1M ago4:19

4:19

Poway Unified fires it's superintendent after an investigation found she bullied student athletes. Local leaders will meet this afternoon to ratify a local emergency proclamation for the Oceanside Pier fire. What you need to know about the blue blobs known as Velella, Velella that have washed up along our local beaches. See Privacy Policy at https:…

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Escondido Teen Vigil, SDSU Walkout, High Home Prices 4:11

11d ago4:11

4:11

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 13-year-old boy who died in a car crash over the weekend. A walkout is planned at San Diego State University later today, in support of people living in Gaza. Home prices in San Diego have now hit a record high. Here's NBC 7's Steven Luke with the top stories of the day. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

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Legendary Silverbacks with Sean McNicholas of the SSA Group 40:35

1M ago40:35

40:35

Today, the Safari sits down with Sean McNicholas, the CEO of the SSA Group, a company that is impacting zoos and aquariums all around the country and beyond. The SSA Group works to improve the guest experience at these facilities by focusing on gift shops, dining, ticketing, and more! Binturong Conservation Fundraiser Links: @ABConservation on Inst…

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Oceanside Pier Advisory, San Diego Police New Chief, New Roscoe's Location 3:35

11d ago3:35

3:35

The beach near Oceanside Pier is back open, days after a fire caused a water contact closure. The new San Diego Police Department's chief will be confirmed today. Roscoe's is moving forward with opening a new location at Barrio Logan. Here's NBC 7's Marianne Kushi with the top stories of the day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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Oceanside Pier Update, Escondido Fatal Crash, Honor Flight Returns 3:28

8d ago3:28

3:28

The City of Oceanside has reopened beach zones closed because of contamination and debris concerns from the fire at the pier. A man has been arrested after police say he killed a teen while driving drunk in Escondido last night. Dozens of Vietnam and Korean war veterans are returning home today after an honor flight to Washington D.C. See Privacy P…

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BONUS EPISODE: Haggis the Bintlet! with Kirsty MacDonald 52:47

1M ago52:47

52:47

Today the Safari heads to Scotland to talk all things binturong with Kirsty MacDonald! Kirsty is a zookeeper who is currently hosting an incredible fundraiser for ABConservation, the binturong conservation organization! We talk all about Kirsty's job as a zookeeper, the two binturongs who inspired her to start this fundraiser, what makes bints so u…

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Oceanside Pier Water Quality, Sandag New CEO, Camp Pendleton Marine Identified 5:00

9d ago5:00

5:00

San Diego County officials will be testing the water quality near Oceanside Beach after a fire damaged the pier. A new CEO is taking over Sandag amid past failures with tolling systems. The U.S. Marine Corps is now identifying a marine who died during training at Camp Pendleton earlier this week. Here's NBC 7's Jackie Crea with the top stories of t…

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Oceanside Pier Fire, Al Gore Commencement Address, Kaiser Permanente Data Breach 4:52

10d ago4:52

4:52

Firefighters spent the night around the Oceanside pier making sure a huge fire which had erupted near the end of the pier around 3 Thursday afternoon didn't reignite into a full blown fire again. Former Vice President Al Gore has been announced as UC San Diego's commencement speaker. Kaiser Permanente is reporting that about 13 million members had …

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Earth Day, Every Day 18:46

1M ago18:46

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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but around here, every day is Earth Day. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco discuss the origins of Earth Day and why it was first established in 1970. After starting in the U.S., the holiday is now observed in many nations around the world. Listen in to learn how preserving the environment benefits humans and…

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