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Members of Congress have launched an investigation into Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union. In other news, San Diego is looking to add tens of thousands of new homes in Hillcrest, and with the neighborhood short on open space, some are look
It has been two months since the county closed its Migrant Transit Center, and since then, Border Patrol agents have released thousands of migrants onto the streets of San Diego. In other news, a California bill would require manufacturers to a
The mayors of California's largest cities, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, are asking Governor Gavin Newsom for more consistent funding for homelessness. In other news, thousands of victims of the January flooding have been approved for
A case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could have implications for how San Diego and every other city in the country deals with its homeless population. In other news, we hear from a former Caltrans executive on what her firing says
Each year families have to prove eligibility for Medi-Cal or risk losing coverage. A San Diego assembly member wants to take that burden away from families. Then, some advocates fear Proposition 1 could divert funding from mental health support
Governor Newsom Thursday announced nearly $192 million in grant funding to help clear homeless encampments and move people into housing. Oceanside is the only city in the county that will receive the funding. In other news, supporters of the Ho
The latest report from the Regional Task Force on Homelessness once again shows more people became homeless last month than got out of it. In other news, a North County group says the sudden departure of the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Boa
Democrats on the California Senate Public Safety Committee shot down a bill banning homeless encampments Tuesday. In other news, an Arizona supreme court ruling last week has nearly banned access to abortion, some experts worry about what the r
The San Diego region is set to receive $39 million in federal funding for the care of migrants who cross the border, and advocates are calling this a huge victory. In other news, a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a former nurse at the Ota
San Diego mayor Todd Gloria Friday announced his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, and it includes cuts to the city's efforts to tackle climate change. In other news, former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher is using money fro
The rate of inflation may be slowing in San Diego County, but food prices are still going up. Feeding San Diego's response is to expand the number of people they can feed. In other news, some people who suffered losses from the floods in Januar
The California state auditor this week released a deep dive report on San Diego's homelessness spending and it puts homeless service providers under the microscope. In other news, a federal judge in San Diego has banned the use of “excited deli
Reports of anti-Muslim hate incidents and discrimination in the U.S. have hit a 30-year high following the October 7th Hamas attack in Israel. We hear from San Diego Muslim leaders about the local impact. In other news, city of San Diego planni
California Attorney General Rob Bonta visited San Diego Monday to talk about regional efforts to combat fentanyl overdoses. In other news, according to the Alzheimer's Association, San Diego County ranked in the top 10 of U.S. counties with the
Chula Vista has a new city councilmember. The appointment late last week brings an end to the months-long saga that followed the criminal case of former councilmember Andrea Cardenas. In other news, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services X
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday announced a plan for what he says will be the largest homeless shelter in the city. In other news, for the past year, immigrant advocates have criticized the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s practice of
It’s good news for California’s water supply. There are 64 feet of snow in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, which will eventually melt into the state’s rivers and reservoirs. In other news, the condition of San Diego's streets is getting worse, a
California lawmakers are trying to strengthen protections against doxxing, which is publishing someone’s personal information online with the intent to harm. We learn about a new bill that would let victims sue. In other news, lots of people st
Humanitarian organizations – including the Haitian Bridge Alliance in San Diego – are urging the Biden administration to stop all deportations to Haiti, where armed groups have taken over large parts of the country. Then, starting this month, t
We have an update in the sexual assault lawsuit against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. In other news, we hear about how an El Cajon school is addressing mental health head-on with their curriculum. Plus, the San Diego Padre
A new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness is now open in Vista. In other news, CDC data shows a rising number of high school students have seriously considered suicide. Part 2 in our school mental health series, looks at barriers
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case on a widely used abortion medication with potential nationwide implications. In other news, CDC data shows that a rising number of high school students are reporting poor mental health. This week
Last year was one of the deadliest years on record for migrants. Tougher enforcement along the border pushes migrants to cross in more dangerous areas. Now, lifeguards are seeing a spike in drownings. In other news, the years-long cross-border
There are two new affordable housing projects in City Heights. Developer Wakeland Housing held a grand opening for City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol Friday. In other news, we hear a preview of a new KPBS series about the child
Many California cities have turned to law and order policies as the homelessness crisis spins out of control. National City, however, is trying a different approach: Instead of police, experienced caseworkers provide outreach to people experien
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