Empty homes tax, trash fees; Military reporters roundtable; Local Persian magazine

On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council voted to add a measure to the June primary ballot that would tax empty second homes. Also this week, paperwork was submitted for a measure that would stop trash fees for San Diego homeowners. We break down the upcoming ballot measures and the state of the city's budget. Then, we sit down with two military reporters to discuss the week on their beat after the U.S. and Israel began their attacks on Iran. Plus, we feature Peyk Magazine — a local arts and culture publication highlighting Persian culture, events and news in San Diego. Guests: Andrew Bowen , metro reporter, KPBS David Garrick , reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune Andrew Dyer , military and veterans affairs reporter, KPBS Jeff Schogol , senior Pentagon reporter, Task & Purpose Soheil Bigdeli, editor, Peyk Magazine

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Empty homes tax, trash fees; Military reporters roundtable; Local Persian magazine is an episode from KPBS Roundtable by KPBS.

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This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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