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Diversionary Theatre Launches 34th Season
Artistic director Matt Morrow previews Diversionary Theatre's 34th season and explains its theme of "We Are." Read more/news/2019/sep/12/diversionary-theatre-launches-34th-season/
First African-American Commander US Navy Aircraft Carrier Honored In San Diego
San Diego County’s Urban League hosted a salute to African-American military leaders. One of those leaders, who made naval history, is retired Admiral Larry Cleveland Chambers. He commanded the USS ... Read more/news/2018/jul/03/first-african-american-command-us-navy-aircraft-ca/
More Than 65 Medically Vulnerable Detainees Released From Otay Mesa Detention Center
- May 8
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
A lawyer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement told a federal judge Friday the agency has released more than 65 medically vulnerable detainees from the Otay Mesa Detention Center this week.
Detainee Who Died From Coronavirus At Otay Mesa Detention Center Eligible For Release
- May 7
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Carlos Escobar-Mejia was on a list of detainees considered medically vulnerable and eligible for immediate release.
Watch 'The Beer Jesus From America' With Stone's Greg Koch On Friday
- May 7
- By Beth Accomando
San Diego currently has more than 150 craft breweries. One of the earliest, and now one of the largest and most successful of these is Stone Brewing Co. On Friday you have an online opportunity to watch the documentary “The Beer Jesus From America” about Stone co-founder Greg Koch with Koch and filmmaker Matt Sweetwood.
Trump Administration Pushes Ahead With San Diego Border Wall Despite Pandemic
- May 6
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Construction crews have begun building the border wall in the Otay Mountain Wilderness. It’s the first new miles of border fencing in San Diego county in decades.
California Court Denies Bid To Block Cononavirus Aid Payments To Immigrants
- May 6
- By Associated Press
It was the second time in two days that judges refused to stop Gov. Gavin Newsom's $75 million plan to aid an estimated 150,000 unemployed adults who were left out of the stimulus package approved by Congress because of their immigration status.
My First Day Podcast: 'There Was Life In San Diego' For The Gay Community
- May 6
- Andrew Bracken
In a new episode of KPBS Explore podcast "My First Day," host Andrew Bracken talks to Fernando Zweifach López Jr. about what it was like to escape a difficult childhood growing up in the Imperial Valley and discover a new life a short drive—yet a whole new world—away.
Navajo Leaders: A Surge Of Coronavirus Cases In Gallup, New Mexico, Highlights Problems
- May 5
- Laurel Morales / KJZZ
The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb rapidly on the Navajo Nation as more tests arrive. A town that borders the reservation has been hit especially hard reaching third in the nation per capita. Local leaders say alcoholism is at least partially to blame.
El Cajon Donut Shop Praised For COVID-19 Sweet Relief
- May 4
- By Bennett Lacy
Mayor Kevin Faulconer praised Holey Donuts for donating sweet confections to San Diego's unsheltered population at the San Diego Convention Center as an example of San Diegans stepping up amid COVID-19.
South San Diego Church Donates 30,000 Pounds Of Food And 50,000 Diapers
- May 3
- By Matt Hoffman
The South Hills Church, which is located near the Paradise Hills neighborhood, handed out food, diapers and other supplies to help meet the need brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Gardening Community Responds To Growing COVID-19 Food Need
- April 28
- By Bennett Lacy
Nan Sterman, host of the KPBS show A Growing Passion, is working with donors, volunteers and local nonprofits to include entry level gardening kits among traditional food distributions around San Diego County.
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NOVA: Decoding COVID-19
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