San Diego News Now Podcast
1) A coalition of nonprofits is stepping up amid partial government shutdown
First, a few local nonprofits are organizing and preparing amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. Also, a California Senator recently put pressure on the Homeland Security Secretary regarding b...Show More
2) San Diego reaction to attacks on Iran
First, local Iranian leaders say they feel “mixed-emotions” for what could be next for the country. Then, thousands of San Diego service members are participating in air strikes against Iran. Also, a ...Show More
3) Immigration court observers briefly detained by federal agents at downtown federal building
First, immigration court observers were briefly detained and cited on Thursday. Then, we bring you one story of how law enforcement and the community partnered up. And, some are now celebrating after ...Show More
4) Regulatory decision sees SDG&E profits decline by a third
First, San Diego Gas and Electric profits fell by a third because of a large, one-time charge. Also, Escondido City Council has chosen to continue letting federal immigration officers train at a city-...Show More
5) Proposal to tax empty second homes moves forward
First, a proposal looking to tax empty second homes might just land on the June primary ballot. Then, a new memo from the current administration that looks to target refugees has some locals concerned...Show More
6) New online tool shows how Prop. 50 changed San Diego’s congressional districts
First, a new interactive map shows how voting patterns have shifted and Proposition 50’s impact on our current political landscape. Then, we tell you who’ll be footing the bill on San Diego Convention...Show More
7) Vehicles and stores set ablaze in Tijuana over the weekend
First, there was violence over the weekend in Tijuana after a Mexican cartel leader was killed. Then, did you know that San Diego police are stopping fewer drivers than in years prior? We’ll tell you ...Show More
8) Elected officials denied entry into Otay Mesa Detention Center
First, elected officials were denied entry into the Otay Mesa Detention Center on Friday. Next, a former nonprofit executive is facing charges of embezzlement, again. And, the iconic Las Cuatro Milpas...Show More
9) San Diego is looking to slow things down on 20% of the city’s roads
First, advocates of public safety are applauding a new state law that allows cities to decrease speed limits. Then, a city report says San Diego is eight billion dollars short in funding for infrastr...Show More
10) State lawmaker says Imperial County failed to answer key questions around data center project
First, State Senator Steve Padilla is calling for a pause to a data center project in Imperial County. Next, scientists say they’ve discovered a way to redesign Fentanyl and lessen the potential risk ...Show More