San Diego County is asking state and federal health officials to investigate health effects of cross-border sewage pollution.
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This week, San Diego leaders asked state and federal agencies to investigate the effects of cross-border pollution on public health in the region. Then, we discuss efforts at Southwestern College to address concerns of racial discrimination on campus in recent years.
The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by.
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Keeping culture and storytelling alive, La Paloma Elementary school in Fallbrook is honoring its history through books and a new reading center.
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The families of four of five Camp Pendleton-based Marines killed in a 2022 Osprey crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturing companies behind the aircraft, alleging the companies were aware of mechanical flaws in the vehicle that ultimately contributed to the servicemembers' deaths.
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A play about self liberation, black culture and queer identity is coming to the Old Globe this weekend. Fat Ham is an award-winning story that reimagines a timeless Shakespeare tale.
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Black Coronado resident Alton Collier drowned in the San Diego Bay nearly 80 years ago. His death now being called a racial terror lynching.
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The monumental decision sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.
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KPBS Midday EditionA writer and documentarian shared James Hubbell's impact on the San Diego region. We also get a peek into a new KPBS podcast about local activism and some recommendations for arts events to check out over the weekend.
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This weekend in the arts in San Diego: where to see the late artist James Hubbell's art in San Diego; a new spin on Hamlet; Kevin Kwan; Beethoven and Stravinsky; art informed by the undocumented, queer experience; live music picks and more
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Pink slime is a derisive term used to describe the filler meat producers put in their products. It’s also used to describe websites that purport to produce unbiased news but actually have a partisan agenda.
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Most nursing home residents were shut off from the outside world during the pandemic, and some died without family by their side. A new bill in the California Legislature aims to prevent that from happening again.
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- ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 U.S. kids have gotten one, new study finds
- UC San Diego health workers call for higher wages and housing assistance
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As lithium emerges in Imperial County, what will it take for residents to benefit?
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A green energy boom. Promises of prosperity. Imperial County has heard this story before
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Part 3: How Mexico’s historic election will impact the San Diego border region
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Record number of Baja athletes qualify for Olympic Games
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Professors sue Southwestern College for retaliation after reporting racial discrimination
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State bill would allow family access to nursing homes during declared emergencies
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Part 2: How Mexico’s historic election will impact the San Diego border region
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After nearly a year delay, San Diego Symphony anticipates opening of renovated symphony hall
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Music is evolving and so is the Carlsbad Museum of Making Music
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Traffic is a huge problem in Tijuana and San Diego. If you drive around during the day, you will most certainly be caught in a traffic jam. So should we build more roads to ease traffic congestion? In this episode, we wanted to explore what is keeping residents of Tijuana from a better quality of life. The answer took us by surprise.Join us in our conversations with architects and urbanists René Peralta and Sharlinee Ceniceros Toscano, and KPBS’ own Andrew Bowen, to hear their take on what is keeping Tijuanenses from a better quality of life.Nos vemos pronto!Cover Art by Rene PeraltaCheck out Andrew’s podcast, “Freeway Exit”, here.About Season 6Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region.This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research.From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics!Listen in and join us!Social media and contactFrom KPBS , “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezProducer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Elma Gonzalez Lima BrandaoEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-ZappThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
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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.
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