Jacumba Hot Springs residents voice concerns over dust from solar project
Stef Tonkin moved to Jacumba about two years ago and connected to neighbors through the local community center. But nowadays, she spends her time indoors. She first spoke with KPBS in January when she raised concerns about dust produced by construction of a nearby solar project affecting her health. Tonkin has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
County Supervisor pushes for ‘No Shots Fired’ gun prevention funding
County Board of Supervisors Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe is proposing funding to continue and expand the 'No Shots Fired' gun violence prevention program.
Humane Society lowers dog and cat adoption fees May 1-17
The San Diego Humane Society is reducing adoption fees for adult cats and dogs from May 1-17 as part of the national "Empty the Shelters" initiative.
SDG&E says its proposed transmission line would meet growing power demand but opposition is...
San Diego Gas and Electric announced nearly a year ago that it would build and operate a high-voltage electric transmission line from Imperial Valley through the San Diego backcountry to the coast near Orange County. Now, a lengthy timeline of environmental review and permitting proceedings at all levels of state...
The California Burrito Recipe That Might Be Better Than Your Favorite Burrito Spot
Craving a taste of the West Coast? This homemade California Burrito is a San Diego favorite you can make in your own kitchen! Packed with carne asada, melty cheese, creamy restaurant-style tableside guacamole, crispy seasoned Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, and sour cream-every bite is pure burrito bliss.
County Reentry Center Delivers Immediate Support After Prison Release
San Diego County Probation opened the Community Transition Center (CTC) 13 years ago as a centralized reentry program to support people immediately upon their release from prison. It remains the only program of its kind in California. Located alongside the Lighthouse residential substance-use treatment program, the CTC brings critical reentry...
San Diego City Hall In Crosshairs As Reporter Sues Over Secretive Police Files
Journalists and transparency advocates have sued the City of San Diego, accusing officials of stonewalling requests for police records, including body‑worn camera footage, 911 logs and internal reports, tied to two federal immigration enforcement operations last year. The complaint, filed by the First Amendment Coalition and private attorneys on behalf of reporter Kathleen Morrissey, says the city either turned over heavily redacted documents...
San Diego police warn of rising online child exploitation through games, social media
San Diego police are warning parents about predators targeting children through online games and apps, urging them to monitor their children's online activity and have conversations about online safety.
Jogger struck, killed by pickup truck in Borrego Springs
A pickup truck fatally struck a jogger shortly before sunrise Wednesday on a dimly lit roadway in Borrego Springs.
Bizarre Beach Town Laws You Wouldn’t Believe Are Real
These beach-town rules are not myths. From Del Mar’s two-foot hole limit to Cape May’s bathing-suit curfew and Tybee’s ban on sleeping in public spaces, they show how coastal towns try to control safety, crowds, and the exact habits locals got tired of seeing.
