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New book tells true story of community resilience from Lemon Grove's past
12 mins; September 16, 2025
The meaning of Mexican Independence Day in 2025
13 mins; September 16, 2025
New parking fees for San Diego's Balboa Park
20 mins; September 16, 2025
The state of US democracy following Charlie Kirk's killing
46 mins; September 15, 2025
New exhibit highlights stories of African American women through fashion
45 mins; September 11, 2025
County supervisors vote to expand civilian jail oversight board
44 mins; September 10, 2025
Research calls for better protections from Salton Sea pollution
13 mins; September 09, 2025
Supreme Court lifts limits on roving immigration patrols
16 mins; September 09, 2025
2025 One Book authors talk about their titles
46 mins; September 08, 2025
R.F. Kuang's latest novel, 'Katabasis' takes readers into an academic hell
32 mins; September 04, 2025
Jazz takes center stage at San Diego's other public radio station
18 mins; September 03, 2025
What you should know about the COVID summer surge amid turmoil at the CDC
16 mins; September 03, 2025
How federal funding restrictions could impact harm reduction in San Diego
12 mins; September 03, 2025
What you should know about the COVID summer surge amid turmoil at the CDC
16 mins; September 03, 2025
Research confirms Tijuana River pollution impacts South Bay's air quality, water
12 mins; September 02, 2025
How Gov. Newsom is escalating efforts to clear encampments
11 mins; September 02, 2025
Ópera de Tijuana celebrates 25 years of passion and community
46 mins; August 28, 2025
Lambda Archive preserving trans history in San Diego
13 mins; August 27, 2025
How would California redistricting impact San Diego?
25 mins; August 27, 2025
Local artist Crosthwaite on White House list of objectionable art
18 mins; August 27, 2025
The complicated meaning of Women's Equality Day in 2025
17 mins; August 26, 2025
Clairemont Community Plan proposes keeping low-density housing near trolley stops
13 mins; August 26, 2025
Health hour: Housing near freeways, social prescribing and hormonal wellness
45 mins; August 25, 2025
New Kumeyaay play looks at revitalizing the Tijuana River Estuary
30 mins; August 21, 2025
Ziggy Marley celebrates family fun with new children's book
12 mins; August 20, 2025
El Cajon police and attorney general clash over sharing license plate data
14 mins; August 20, 2025
Coming of age in the Imperial Valley
23 mins; August 19, 2025
Higher unemployment and inflation put San Diego economy in 'danger zone'
12 mins; August 19, 2025
Newsom hits back with redistricting plan. What does that mean for California?
11 mins; August 18, 2025
Stacey Abrams explores AI, ethics and more in her latest novel
45 mins; August 14, 2025
What is it like to fight fire from the frontlines?
18 mins; August 13, 2025
A career in comedy that's no joke
20 mins; August 12, 2025
What latest court ruling means for future of rooftop solar in California
14 mins; August 12, 2025
As San Diego County treasurer retires, history of sexual harassment claims emerge
10 mins; August 12, 2025
Why can't California build more public transit?
24 mins; August 11, 2025
How San Diego Black Pride celebrates Black joy and queer life
33 mins; August 07, 2025
Belmont Park's Giant Dipper coaster turns 100
10 mins; August 06, 2025
'A Way with Words' co-host Martha Barnette shares her love for language with new book
17 mins; August 06, 2025
'Menudo Sunday' celebrates family and cultural food traditions
10 mins; August 06, 2025
Politics on the therapy couch? How local providers are meeting the moment
46 mins; August 05, 2025
Federal judge considers future of lawsuit over health care, safety in San Diego County jails
19 mins; July 31, 2025
Overcrowding plagues Otay Mesa Detention Center, reflecting national trends
14 mins; July 31, 2025
Why are dog euthanasias on the rise in SD County shelters?
16 mins; July 28, 2025
Midday Edition live from San Diego Comic-Con!
44 mins; July 24, 2025
How Indigi-Con and Afrofuturism Lounge honor comics, culture and creativity
31 mins; July 23, 2025
How healthy is San Diego's economy?
15 mins; July 23, 2025
‘A space for independence’: The World’s Marco Werman on the value of public media
17 mins; July 22, 2025
'Rezballers and Skate Elders' explores sports culture within tribal communities
19 mins; July 22, 2025
NPR science podcast dives deep to explore mysteries of the sea
9 mins; July 21, 2025
Performance artists to explore ancestral identity in San Diego festival
22 mins; July 21, 2025
What does losing federal funding mean for KPBS?
14 mins; July 21, 2025
"Whose World, Whose Home:" Local historian dives into San Diego queer Black history
45 mins; July 17, 2025
What losing health care and mental health services means for LGBTQ+ youth
46 mins; July 16, 2025
How to help your kids build literacy skills this summer
32 mins; July 15, 2025
"From hardship to spotlight:" Local journalist shares journey in new memoir
45 mins; July 10, 2025
Using improv to teach people their rights
21 mins; July 09, 2025
What Trump's bill means for people going hungry in San Diego
17 mins; July 08, 2025
Can San Diego handle extreme flooding?
20 mins; July 08, 2025
What do CEQA changes mean for housing in San Diego County?
15 mins; July 07, 2025
How Trump's megabill could hurt San Diego County's social safety net
14 mins; July 07, 2025
'It was breathtaking:' San Diego student reflects on Jimmy Awards experience
45 mins; July 03, 2025
The challenges of parenting in today's digital age
16 mins; July 02, 2025
How to prepare for a wildfire
16 mins; July 02, 2025
Imperial Beach mayor wins South Bay special election
12 mins; July 02, 2025
Men's health awareness and disease prevention
12 mins; June 30, 2025
Analysis: Jean Guerrero on ICE raids, SCOTUS ruling, immigration enforcement
26 mins; June 30, 2025
How an artist collective connects both sides of the border
34 mins; June 26, 2025
The rise of online sports betting culture and addiction
19 mins; June 25, 2025
Why are CA police illegally sharing license plate data with federal agencies?
26 mins; June 25, 2025
How to plan your next staycation in San Diego
46 mins; June 24, 2025
Trump's cuts threaten HIV treatment and research
32 mins; June 23, 2025
'Freedom affirmed': the meaning of Juneteenth, now and always
47 mins; June 19, 2025
How do romantic relationships affect men's mental health?
23 mins; June 18, 2025
Nobel laureate on how Trump's cuts are hurting science
22 mins; June 18, 2025
An interfaith conversation on immigrant justice and religion
46 mins; June 17, 2025
What are our rights to free speech and due process?
22 mins; June 16, 2025
How a 'network' of women changed abortion access in Latin America
13 mins; June 16, 2025
S.A. Cosby discusses latest thriller ahead of San Diego event
44 mins; June 12, 2025
Rep. Juan Vargas says Trump could be impeached over immigration response
9 mins; June 11, 2025
How fatherhood shapes humor, beyond just 'dad jokes'
25 mins; June 11, 2025
My dog ate my funnel cake? How to adopt a pet at the San Diego County Fair
11 mins; June 11, 2025
How ICE raids are impacting LGBTQ+ migrants
46 mins; June 10, 2025
How can our homes and communities be more resilient to climate change?
29 mins; June 09, 2025
President Trump's travel ban takes effect as state officials react to National Guard deployment
16 mins; June 09, 2025
San Diego's Little Saigon commemorates 50 years of the Vietnamese diaspora journey
46 mins; June 05, 2025
Breaking down the race for the District 1 county supervisor seat
45 mins; June 04, 2025
Ethnic studies programs in limbo with state funding pause
34 mins; June 03, 2025
How NIL has changed college sports, and what changes could still be to come
19 mins; June 02, 2025
Are Trump's policies stifling American innovation?
16 mins; June 02, 2025
Local leaders react to ICE raid at South Park restaurant
12 mins; June 02, 2025
Acclaimed TV comedy writer brings new play to San Diego
46 mins; May 29, 2025
What's behind the decrease in overdose deaths in San Diego County?
29 mins; May 28, 2025
Research links kids' social media use and depression
14 mins; May 28, 2025
What happened to San Diego's Chinatown?
23 mins; May 27, 2025
Arts curator amplifies AAPI stories and voices in San Diego
15 mins; May 27, 2025
San Diego dance community navigates uncertain future, amid funding cuts
40 mins; May 22, 2025
Menopause treatment is the focus of new CA bills
46 mins; May 21, 2025
Transgender military ban leaves future uncertain for one San Diego sailor
21 mins; May 20, 2025
Homelessness in San Diego is going down, annual point-in-time count shows
11 mins; May 20, 2025
How to become a super ager
19 mins; May 19, 2025