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National Public Radio correspondent Kirk Siegler covers how climate change is impacting the American West. Siegler has covered California wi...

San Diego voters could decide to raise the sales tax by a half cent this November. The measure would generate funding to address the Tijuana...

For many veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be difficult — especially when navigating trauma and loss. But, how can the emot...

Racial bias in healthcare surrounds us everyday, from misdiagnosis and pain mismanagement to pediatric care. That bias is also embedded in o...

In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court voted last week to weaken the federal enforcement of the Voting Rights Act in the landmark case, Lou...

Growing up in San Diego, Allison Adams Tucker started singing before she could speak. Over the years, she's done it all: pop, folk, gospel,...

A new study found a decline in suicide deaths among young adults since the launch of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. We talk abo...

Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, there have been many debates over the use of the term genocide in describing Israeli milit...

April is Autism Acceptance Month — a time to recognize and celebrate what it means to live with autism. It's an experience that looks a litt...

Local arts advocates are protesting a proposed city budget that would slash hundreds of programs and eliminate $11.8 million in funding. Tha...

Earth Day invites us to pause, appreciate and celebrate the planet we all call home. It's also a moment to talk about environmental conserva...

On Sunday, a San Diego-based warship fired on an Iranian cargo ship attempting to run a United States-imposed blockade on Iranian ports. Tue...

April 30 of this year marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the Fall of Saigon. A new podcast shares the story of a M...

April 20 or "420" has long been commemorated as an unofficial holiday for cannabis — but how did it get started? And what place does it hold...

The owners of the San Diego Padres are reportedly nearing an agreement to sell the team to private equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and...

A new exhibition headed to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego comes from the personal collection of two names you'll recognize — music...

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday unveiled his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, outlining his plans to help close the city...

It could be a good opportunity to look up at the skies as this week marks International Dark Sky Week. It's a global movement that aims to e...

This week, the President launched a series of social media attacks against Pope Leo XIV. He also offended Catholics and Christians worldwide...

Air pollution near the Tijuana River Valley is threatening the health of residents who live there. A new bill by California State Senator St...

California's race for governor faces new uncertainty after one of the leading candidates dropped out of the race. Democrat Eric Swalwell sus...

Food costs are continuing to squeeze San Diegans' pocketbooks, and that means accessing healthy food is getting harder for families. The San...

At least 48 people have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody since President Donald Trump returned to office last...

California Republican party leaders were unable to agree on a candidate to endorse in this year's governor's race. Delegates split their vot...

NASA's Artemis II will splash down in San Diego after a 10-day mission around the moon. It's the first time in 50 years that American astron...

One of the biggest coffee industry events in the United States is coming to San Diego this weekend — and coffee lovers are in for a treat. W...

We've now seen parts of the moon no human has ever seen before. That's thanks to the four-person crew of NASA's Artemis II mission — and ple...

Ballots for California's Gubernatorial Primary Election will be in your mailbox within weeks. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we take a closer...

The Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) found that two sheriff's deputies engaged in criminal conduct in connection with the deat...

For nearly 20 years, National Public Radio's " Planet Money " has been telling enlightening stories about the economy in unexpected and crea...

A federal judge last week struck down a central part of President Trump’s executive order that targeted federal funding for public media. Th...

For more than 400 years, 12.5 million people in Africa were ripped from their homes and families, chained in pairs, packed into cargo holds...

For years, Alma Rodriguez and her late daughter Ana Rodriguez brought the Beatles Fair to San Diego's North Park. This year, it's coming to...

A jury last week found Meta and Google designed their social media platforms to hook young users without a concern for their well being. The...

Small businesses in South County, near the sewage-laced Tijuana River, are attributing years-long revenue losses to the ongoing pollution cr...

U.S. gas prices have passed $4 a gallon first the first time since 2022, largely due to the war in Iran. California has the highest average...

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park opened its latest addition, Elephant Valley, in early March. The new exhibit gives visitors a rare glimpse int...

" Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences " is a new book by married writers Anne Lamott and Neal Allen. It guides writers through a...

March 31 is officially Farmworkers Day in California. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill last week to rename the holiday from César Chávez Day,...

It's the time of year for Padres fans' favorite words: Play ball! On today's arts and culture show, we get a peak into Padres Opening Day an...

Laughter and joy have always been central to the Black experience. The '90s especially were a golden era for Black comedy. But it didn't jus...

Across the country, hundreds of thousands of children are living in the foster care system. It's an experience that author David Ambroz know...

The San Diego Unified School Board voted this week to rename César Chávez Elementary School. It's one of many efforts to remove Chávez' name...

In 1992, federal agents and a white separatist family faced off in a remote part of Idaho, culminating in a violent standoff that became kno...

The latest release of files by the Justice Department have shed light on Jeffrey Epstein's relationships with prominent researchers across t...

On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission and Justice Department approved Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion acquisition of rival T...

A rapid effort is well underway to erase Cesar Chavez' name from schools, parks and monuments following allegations last week about the labo...

The city of San Diego is considering new rules around electric bicycles . As e-bikes grow in popularity, so have concerns over safety. On Mi...

Friday marks the beginning of Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year. A new children's book, "Celebrate Nowruz!" by a local mother-daugh...

There's nothing like a good friend. They're the people who make you laugh. They have your back. And, they take care of you when times get to...