Friday, January 12, 2024

Cross-border pollution could flood San Diego's federal court with lawsuits;Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans;Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered 'radical.' Here's how he came to be lauded

 

Add newsletters@kpbs.org to your e-mail address book to ensure you receive all future newsletters.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024
KPBS Headlines
Cross-border pollution could flood San Diego's federal court with lawsuits

Cross-border pollution could flood San Diego's federal court with lawsuits

A local environmental group is preparing to take the International Boundary and Water Commission to court over repeated failures to corral the San Diego region's …

US Navy helicopter crew survives crash into San Diego Bay

US Navy helicopter crew survives crash into San Diego Bay

A Navy spokesperson says the MH-60R Seahawk crashed in the waters of San Diego Bay shortly after 6:30 p.m. Thursday. A safety boat was on …

Oceanside hosts World Surf League Junior Championships for the first time

Oceanside hosts World Surf League Junior Championships for the first time

King tides hit San Diego beaches just in time for the WSL World Junior Championships in Oceanside for the first time.

4 takeaways from Mayor Todd Gloria's State of the City address

4 takeaways from Mayor Todd Gloria's State of the City address

The mayor's speech focused mostly on public safety, housing and infrastructure. There were also a few newsworthy policy announcements.

Who’s volunteering in your community?

Who’s volunteering in your community?

KPBS is looking for stories of local volunteering happening in San Diego communities. We want to hear from you.

Housing commission completes eviction study, comes away with recommendations

Housing commission completes eviction study, comes away with recommendations

Communities with lower incomes, higher rental cost burdens and a higher proportion of Black and Hispanic households are among those more likely to experience evictions …

Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student
 loans

Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans

In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after …

Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered 'radical.' Here's
 how he came to be lauded

Martin Luther King Jr. was once considered 'radical.' Here's how he came to be lauded

As the U.S. celebrates the civil rights icon on MLK Day, here are a few things to know about the holiday honoring the slain activist …

San Diego weekend arts events: 'Working Title,' kelp art and more

San Diego weekend arts events: 'Working Title,' kelp art and more

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Visual art, music and choreography take over a cathedral in "Working Title"; explore the giant kelp forests …

Celebrating Godzilla at 70

Celebrating Godzilla at 70

Film Geeks SD will present a year-long film series dedicated to the iconic monster at Digital Gym Cinema.

Featured Podcast: San Diego News Now

Play button

Listen: Takeaways from State of San Diego address

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave his annual State of the City address earlier this week and said he's ordered city staff to permit new apartment buildings within 30 days — if they use an affordable housing incentive program. In other news, federal officials could soon be the target of …Read more →

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

San Diego News Now

Listen to KPBS' local stories by subscribing to our daily news podcast San Diego News Now.

Subscribe:

Apple Podcasts Subscribe Buttons
Google Podcasts Subscribe Buttons
Spotify Podcasts Subscribe Button
Stitcher Podcasts Subscribe Button
sponsorship
Advertisement
sponsorship
Advertisement
sponsorship
Advertisement

We believe in truth, accountability and trust. Do you?

Yes, I support KPBS!

Support our mission today with a tax-deductible donation.

Listen now icon Facebook icon Instagram icon YouTube icon

KPBS Public Media
5200 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182

If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you'd like to receive it every day, click here to subscribe.


KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University
©2024 KPBS


Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *