Episodes

  • San Diego to expand campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness

    San Diego to expand campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness
    Oct 3 2024
    The city of San Diego is expanding its two makeshift campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness, and it comes as the number of indoor shelter beds is shrinking. In other news, in San Diego life-saving medicines like Naloxone have helped reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses, but Mexico’s restrictive drug policies make Naloxone almost impossible to get in Tijuana. Plus, the La Mesa Oktoberfest event manager joins the podcast with details on this weekend’s festival.
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    13 mins
  • Complaints claim sexual abuse at San Diego County-owned shelter

    Complaints claim sexual abuse at San Diego County-owned shelter
    Oct 2 2024
    Recent legal complaints claim staff at a San Diego County-owned emergency shelter sexually abused more than 100 children over decades, and the complaints blame county policy. In other news, a San Diego-based carrier strike group is being kept in the Middle East in the middle of the escalating conflict. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and challenger Larry Turner, who is a San Diego police officer, will square off Thursday at KPBS for the second and final mayoral debate.
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    13 mins
  • Critical repair underway for South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant

    Critical repair underway for South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant
    Oct 1 2024
    At the South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant the piece of equipment that allows operators to control the flow of sewage that goes into the plant from Mexico is being repaired. In other news, a project at the San Dieguito Lagoon has restored more than 80 acres of wetlands and salt marsh. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival that kicks off tonight.
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    13 mins
  • A new trolley line in East County

    A new trolley line in East County
    Sep 30 2024
    MTS’s new Copper line, which runs from Santee to El Cajon, is now open. Then, the support and opposition to a statewide measure that would give cities and counties more power to limit rent increases. Plus, we want to hear from you on the cost of living crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Give us a call at (619) 452-0228.
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    10 mins
  • Hate crimes on the rise in San Diego County

    Hate crimes on the rise in San Diego County
    Sep 27 2024
    San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the U.S., but hate crimes are on the rise. Now, local leaders are promoting new tools to fight these crimes. In other news, as the cost of living strains families’ budgets, schools are trying to help feed students at home. Plus, we kickoff a series highlighting different Oktoberfests and fall festivals happening throughout San Diego County.
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    15 mins
  • Audit reveals challenges in transferring from community college

    Audit reveals challenges in transferring from community college
    Sep 26 2024
    A recent audit reveals significant challenges in California’s community college transfer process. In other news, solar energy advocates will be in court to challenge new state regulations for installing battery storage. Plus, we hear from the man behind the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.
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    12 mins
  • UCSD Health to expand psychiatric care

    UCSD Health to expand psychiatric care
    Sep 25 2024
    San Diego County will loan up to $32 million to UC San Diego to expand behavioral health care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. In other news, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have expanded the number of languages offered on ballots. Plus, California’s Secretary of State is hosting a series of webinars to encourage more people to vote this November.
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    12 mins
  • California is suing Exxon Mobil over plastic waste

    California is suing Exxon Mobil over plastic waste
    Sep 24 2024
    The state is suing Exxon Mobil for producing massive amounts of plastics and then lying about their impact on the environment. In other news, San Diego County officials lifted some beach closures in Imperial Beach this weekend. Plus, fentanyl use in San Diego County has skyrocketed in recent years, however, the number of fentanyl overdose deaths has begun to inch downward.
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    12 mins