Episodes

  • San Diego County’s annual point in-time-homelessness count

    San Diego County’s annual point in-time-homelessness count
    Jan 31 2025
    Thousands of volunteers walked the streets on Thursday for this year’s point-in-time count of people who are homeless in the county. KPBS reporters take us into the field on the census day. Then, border reporter Gustavo Solis offers insight and updates on the ramped up immigration enforcement efforts happening locally and nationally. Plus, San Diego’s new poet laureate shares her vision to make poetry more accessible.
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    18 mins
  • Increased immigration enforcement impacts North County businesses

    Increased immigration enforcement impacts North County businesses
    Jan 30 2025
    Businesses say they’re seeing a drop in customers and fearful communities. As federal operations continue, protests are planned in Escondido and San Diego this weekend. Then, the San Diego City Council voted Tuesday to repeal a controversial footnote in city code, impacting neighborhoods in southeastern San Diego. Plus, Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon spoke with Dr. Jennifer Au from the Scripps Cancer Center about the health impacts of alcohol.
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    13 mins
  • Trump’s order on transgender service members faces legal challenges

    Trump’s order on transgender service members faces legal challenges
    Jan 29 2025
    President Donald Trump’s new executive order claims transgender service members do not meet the standards of military service. Two civil rights groups filed suit in federal court on Tuesday and two more say they will also be taking action. Then, faith leaders from North County met with Escondido police captains to discuss deportation concerns. They said their congregations are expressing fear, and that was evident in the drop in attendance some experienced this past Sunday. Plus, reporter Melissa Mae shares what rights renters have if they lose their home to wildfire.
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    12 mins
  • Tijuana preparing shelter for deportees

    Tijuana preparing shelter for deportees
    Jan 28 2025
    As the Trump administration begins carrying out its mass deportation policy, Mexico is preparing to take in thousands of deportees, including in Tijuana. Plus, the city of San Diego is raising parking rates to help ease budget cuts. And, a beloved art wall in Southeast San Diego is having a comeback after almost 30 years.
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    12 mins
  • Camp Pendleton troops head to the border

    Camp Pendleton troops head to the border
    Jan 27 2025
    Hundreds of troops from Camp Pendleton headed to the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a new military border deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. The mission mirrors one Trump ordered during his first term — 5,000 troops were sent to the border just ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Meanwhile, California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Diego Friday to reaffirm his commitment to upholding the state’s sanctuary laws. Plus, new research out of UC San Diego explores how hard it could be to slow the aging process.
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    12 mins
  • The Defense Department settles a lawsuit on anti-LGBTQ+ policies

    The Defense Department settles a lawsuit on anti-LGBTQ+ policies
    Jan 24 2025
    During the last days of the Biden administration, the Pentagon agreed to help LGBTQ+ veterans fix their so-called “bad paper” discharges. The settlement still needs court approval, but the Pentagon should have an online process in place this summer. Then, sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge checks in on how UCSD’s technology has helped monitor the recent So-Cal fires. Plus, San Diego Restaurant week is back. We spoke to two chefs who are participating.
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    14 mins
  • Trump administration suspends refugee resettlement

    Trump administration suspends refugee resettlement
    Jan 23 2025
    The administration has canceled all refugee flights – including those for people already vetted and approved to come to the U.S. Military reporter Andrew Dyer spoke to one group who assists Afghan refugees navigate the immigration system. Then, SANDAG plans to replace the more than 100-year-old San Dieguito rail bridge next year, but the Del Mar City Council wants to wait a little longer. Plus, local therapists are offering free therapy to first responders in Los Angeles to help them cope.
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    12 mins
  • Migrants’ appointments canceled with CBP One shutdown

    Migrants’ appointments canceled with CBP One shutdown
    Jan 22 2025
    In one of the first acts of his presidency, Donald Trump cut off access to the CBP One program for asylum in the United States. Migrants who had appointments scheduled at the San Diego-Tijuana border are now stranded. Then, Public Matters reporter Amita Sharma speaks with three local voters about their thoughts on the presidential inauguration. In other news, today marks one year since the catastrophic flooding that affected many San Diegans. Our reporters spoke with communities who are still rebuilding.
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    19 mins