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San Diego News Now

KPBS Public Media
San Diego
California
ICE
Balboa Park
San Diego County
KPBS
Trump Administration
Rady Children's Hospital
Homelessness
Imperial County
Voice Of San Diego
Otay Mesa Immigrant Detention Center
Immigration Policy
Immigration
Tijuana
Chula Vista
Affordable Housing
Immigration Detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Kaiser Permanente

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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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

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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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Recent Guests

Tammy Merga
Environment reporter for KPBS News and Coast Keeper researcher
KPBS/Coast Keeper
Episode: How contaminated is the Tijuana River? San Diego Coastkeeper researchers have answers
Laura Fuller
Coast Keeper researcher
Coast Keeper
Episode: How contaminated is the Tijuana River? San Diego Coastkeeper researchers have answers
Carly K.
Science & Technology reporter
KPBS
Episode: How contaminated is the Tijuana River? San Diego Coastkeeper researchers have answers
Mark Taylor
Airport's Senior Airside Operations Duty Manager
San Diego International Airport
Episode: How does an engineered material arresting system impact aviation safety?
Norm Ficklestein
Attorney representing the family of Caleb Vasquez, one of the gunmen
Law firm of Norm Ficklestein
Episode: Family of Islamic Center shooter sues mental health facility
Colleen Murphy
Student at California Western School of Law, later quoted about her experience
California Western School of Law
Episode: San Diego law students are clearing the way for formerly incarcerated people to practice law
Julie Hinton
Law student navigating law school challenges
California Western School of Law
Episode: San Diego law students are clearing the way for formerly incarcerated people to practice law
Lauren Tyler
Law student at California Western School of Law
California Western School of Law
Episode: San Diego law students are clearing the way for formerly incarcerated people to practice law
Chris Ward
California Assemblymember, Democrat, sponsor of Assembly Bill 1775
California Assembly
Episode: An assembly bill looks to help trans people forced out of the military

Hosts

Lawrence K. Jackson
Host and producer of the program; longtime correspondent and anchor for KPBS San Diego. Central figure in delivering morning news and segment storytelling.
Andrew Dyer
Military reporter, often filling in for Lawrence K. Jackson; covers naval and military topics for KPBS News.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States7 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
  • Good show but the new host?

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    dancacahuate
    United States2 years ago

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Many listeners praise usefulness for staying informed on San Diego issues; some critique bias and hosting energy.
Audience appreciates investigative reporting and on-the-ground reporting but notes audio level inconsistencies.
Listener feedback notes strong local coverage and educational segments.
Positive comments often mention the show's role as a reliable local news source.
Critiques frequently cite audio quality and volume balance as areas for improvement.

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Comic-Con is here, but for how long?
Q: Tell me just a little bit about your prognosis and why you decided to share this information.
She explains that her prognosis is excellent, the cancer was caught early, and sharing her story is about highlighting healthcare access and supporting others going through similar journeys.
The dust begins to settle on San Diego’s city budget
Q: What about the fire department in the budget?
Fire is the second largest department; funding is rising mainly due to wage increases, with unfilled positions being eliminated and recruitment/training funding adjusted.
The dust begins to settle on San Diego’s city budget
Q: Andrew, there was a lot of attention on the police budget this year, wasn't there?
Yes, the police department remains the largest expense and is under heightened scrutiny, influenced by wage pressures and funding priorities.
Four San Diego City Council seats will be on the upcoming ballot
Q: What are the key dynamics shaping Districts 4, 6, and 8 in terms of incumbents and competition?
District 4 and 6 both feature incumbents seeking re-election (Henry Foster III in District 4 and Kent Lee in District 6) against multiple challengers, while District 8 has four candidates including the incumbent's chief of staff and other politically connected contenders, suggesting a potentially competitive path to a runoff.
Four San Diego City Council seats will be on the upcoming ballot
Q: What defines the most crowded primary in San Diego for District 2 and who are some notable candidates?
The District 2 race has seven candidates, including Nicole Crosby, Josh Coyne, Richard Bailey, Mandy Havlik, Jacob Mitchell, Mike Rickey, and Paul Suppa, with Crosby and Coyne holding strong endorsements and Bailey bringing name recognition from Coronado; the crowded field makes it difficult for any single candidate to stand out.

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

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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San Diego News Now launched 10 years ago and published 2270 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on San Diego News Now include:

1. Tammy Merga
2. Laura Fuller
3. Carly K.
4. Mark Taylor
5. Norm Ficklestein
6. Colleen Murphy
7. Julie Hinton
8. Lauren Tyler

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