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San Diego News Now

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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.

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Jake Gatta
Reporter who worked on the Public Matters Campaign Finance Project
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Beth Accomando
KPBS arts reporter covering film and theater.
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Episode: Famed labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta has died
Michael Zinstein
CalMatters higher education reporter
CalMatters
Episode: With Election Day just over a week away … in-person voting centers are now open
Jake Kincaid
iNewsource reporter covering election-related charges and voting allegations
iNewsource
Episode: Breaking down Prop 41 & 42 as Election Day approaches
Diana Cowern
Science communicator known as Physics Girl
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Episode: Breaking down Prop 41 & 42 as Election Day approaches
Cody Dulaney
inewsource reporter covering a loophole in San Diego's short-term rental licensing law
inewsource
Episode: Will the Navy’s NAVWAR site be revitalized into a data center?
Catherine Breed
Swimmer attempting to become the first person to swim the entire California coast
Episode: As election day approaches … we break down Prop 45
Amy Zhang
Physician at Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care
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Episode: This week’s Santa Ana winds will bring increased irritation for allergy and asthma sufferers
Ryan Harrell
Member of the Midway Rising development team
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Host

Lawrence K. Jackson
Journalist and San Diego news presenter

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Topics cover broader community

    I appreciate the broad coverage of topics that affect all San Diegans. The working class deserves to be highlighted. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sonsa
    United States23 days ago
  • Lopsided biased coverage

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    xoxo77
    United States3 months ago
  • A really useful way to keep up with local news, but please fix volume levels

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    askepticisneverfooled
    United States9 months ago
  • Good effort.

    Team work shines through

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    California Now
    United Statesa year ago
  • Be better

    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…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pluto’s protest
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few listeners perceive political bias or an uneven emphasis on certain issues.
Arts coverage is a distinctive recurring feature, though some listeners prefer a tighter news-only briefing.
Some appreciate broad community coverage, including working-class and immigrant perspectives.
Several reviews mention uneven volume, prominent background music, or playback and download problems.
Listeners value the steady morning update and its focus on stories affecting San Diego residents.

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The next mayor of National City will have to navigate a roughly $13 Million dollar budget deficit
Q: So let's step back a little. What do these justices do on a day-to-day basis?
Three-justice appellate panels review lower-court decisions, and Supreme Court justices also review lower-court decisions, consider death penalty sentences, and interpret state law.
The next mayor of National City will have to navigate a roughly $13 Million dollar budget deficit
Q: What separates these judicial elections from a lot of the other races on this year's ballot?
They are nonpartisan, uncontested retention votes in which voters decide whether sitting justices should receive another 12-year term.
Who's been spending big money on midterm races?
Q: Can you tell me where these groups are getting all this money?
The Democratic Party's major donors included Cal-She, the California Correctional Peace Officers Association and the California Teachers Association. Measure B received large sums from Melvin Katz and Irwin Jacobs, while California Leads was funded by corporations including Google and Meta.
Who's been spending big money on midterm races?
Q: What did it take to gather all this data?
A web team member compiled state, county and city campaign filings into a spreadsheet, then Jake Gatta and Lisa Halverstadt checked the totals against the original filings.
With Election Day just over a week away … in-person voting centers are now open
Q: Can you talk to me a little bit about the studies that you profile in your piece? They say tests can more accurately predict how a student will perform in college rather than their high school grades do. Can you talk to me about some of the studies that justify that, kind of the four pro for it, and then also the research papers that actually say the exact opposite?
Zinstein says the research does not establish that SAT scores are better than high school grades alone. Rather, combining SAT scores with grades may give admissions offices more predictive information about a student's first-year college performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Diego News Now

What is San Diego News Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekday morning reporting keeps San Diego and Imperial County residents up to date on local government, elections, education, health, immigration, housing, the environment, and community life. Lawrence K. Jackson anchors a concise news format that combines reporter-led stories, interviews with local officials and subject-matter experts, explainers on ballot measures and public policy, and occasional arts and event coverage. The reporting often connects policy decisions to their effects on residents, from housing and public safety to schools, health care, and border communities. Coverage ranges from breaking local developments to broader questions facing California, while recurring cultural and community features offer a counterpoint to the ... more

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Recent guests on San Diego News Now include:

1. Jake Gatta
2. Beth Accomando
3. Michael Zinstein
4. Jake Kincaid
5. Diana Cowern
6. Cody Dulaney
7. Catherine Breed
8. Amy Zhang

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