San Diego News Now

San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Anica Colbert and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.

San Diego News Now is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts San Diego News Now, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  There’s now a statewide guide for teaching Native American History and Culture

  Oct 2, 202613 min

  First, California now has a statewide guide on how to teach Native American history and culture. Next, we’ll tell you about a ballot measure that’s being pitched as a way to bring more accountability to our county’s government. Then, a bill was signed that makes compact, balcony solar panels legal. Also, another lawsuit has been filed against a proposed development in Emerald Hills. And, some weekend event ideas for you and yours happening around the county this weekend.

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  Midway Rising is officially one step closer to becoming a reality

  Oct 1, 202613 min

  First, the Midway Rising project will add two-thousand new affordable homes, a new entertainment center and acres of open space to the Sport’s Arena property. Also, a local group is suing the city of San Diego and the San Diego Police Department over automated license plate readers. . Then, we talked with a doctor about a recent mumps outbreak at SDSU. Next, we speak with the CEO behind a new line of male dolls.

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  Tiny tech leads to big award for UCSD researcher

  Sep 30, 202612 min

  First, find out why a UC San Diego scientist is one of this year’s recipients of the MacArthur “genius” grant. And, how a $50 million gift is going to help build 500 affordable housing units downtown. Then, how the California Wolf Center in Julian is expanding its effort to protect gray wolves. And finally, hear how a new California law could help cancer patients keep their hair.

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  How an elementary school is preparing for El Niño

  Sep 28, 202613 min

  First, come with us as we pay a visit to a Spring Valley elementary school with a past history of flooding as it braces for El Niño. Also, Santee residents are set to vote on a proposed one percent sales tax increase. Next, an update on the Mayor’s Conference that was in town over the weekend. And, a look at the RUTH, Remember Us The Holocaust, exhibit at San Diego’s Central Library

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  Multiple service members attached to the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide

  Sep 25, 202612 min

  First, the Acting Navy Secretary said eight service members attached to the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during their ongoing deployment. Then, we’ll tell you why dozens gathered in protest outside of Escondido’s City Hall. Next, our resident Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando reviews the film “Primetime.” And, a film photography lab in Chula Vista has also become a gathering place for artists and photographers alike.

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