
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 Lawrence K. Jackson and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2270 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

First, following reporting from our Military and Veteran Reporter Andrew Dyer, Navy officials are now offering to relocate sailors during heat waves. Next, the San Diego City College student detained by ICE denied bail, but support for him remains. A... more
First, we spoke with a local homeowner already using plug-in solar panels. Then, there are new rules in the Imperial Valley regarding data centers and blackouts. Next, a profile on the two candidates vying to be California’s next Insurance Commission... more
First, reporter Jake Gotta looks into why trust in elections is declining. Then, migrants being detained for longer than they should be is now on the radar of a federal judge. Next, we’ll tell you the financial impact cross-border pollution is having... more
First, the DA’s office will not charge the officer involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old. Then, concerns over regulations to Artificial Intelligence are sparking a national debate. Also, the San Diego City Council is looking to slow down on... more
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Too much coverage of illegal immigrants and not enough coverage on the issues facing legal residents and citizens. I’d like to see more balanced reporting that prioritizes the concerns of the people who actually live and work here LEGALLY. The editorial focus feels extremely biased.
This is an essential news source to me, and I listen every morning. However, in recent weeks/months, the volume of the host audio has gotten very quiet compared with most of the stories, and there is also substantial variation of volume between stories. Could you please even out the volume levels? My neighbors thank you in advance for my stereo not becoming suddenly very loud at 6 a.m.
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I wish they would get a reporter who is able to pronounce words correctly. it’s acoustically unpleasant to hear this person speak when all I can focus on is how many words she mispronounces…
Part of my daily morning routine but the low energy of the fill-in host has me worried about its future. I’m sure she’s a great writer and fine as a reporter for a single story but is not a host. Also the show’s “make assumptions” ad triggers cringe so quickly I might get in a car accident reaching for the skip button
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A weekday local-news podcast focused on San Diego and surrounding regions, blending policy updates, public safety, civic issues, and investigative reporting. Episodes routinely mix government and education coverage with in-depth segments from iNewsSource on topics like wage theft, housing, and public health, along with on-the-ground reporting from KPBS correspondents. Notable strengths include long-form investigative pieces and broad regional coverage across politics, environment, and healthcare, making it a good fit for listeners who want concise morning updates plus deeper context on local issues.
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