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A lively discussion of the week's top stories. Local journalists join KPBS to provide insight into how these stories affect residents of the San Diego region. New episodes every Friday.

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A lively discussion of the week's top stories. Local journalists join KPBS to provide insight into how these stories affect residents of the San Diego region. New episodes every Friday.

    How food and community are helping a San Diego neighborhood recover from floods

    How food and community are helping a San Diego neighborhood recover from floods

    In the months after the January floods, San Diego's Shelltown community has come together to help those who were impacted. Plus, the EPA announced new federal limits on forever chemicals in drinking water. We hear what it means for California.

    • 46 min
    Fletcher spent campaign funds to fight sexual assault claims

    Fletcher spent campaign funds to fight sexual assault claims

    Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher used campaign funds to pay for his legal defense against sexual assault and harassment allegations. And California is spending billions of dollars on homelessness. Is it working?

    • 46 min
    Potential changes for California's telephone lines

    Potential changes for California's telephone lines

    Telecom giant AT&T has long been responsible for maintaining California’s phone lines, but that could be changing. Then, San Diego voters may be voting on multiple tax measures in November's general election. Plus, former San Diego Padres executive Larry Lucchino passed away this week. We hear about his legacy on baseball in San Diego and beyond.

    • 46 min
    Schools look to improve mental health of students

    Schools look to improve mental health of students

    A new series from KPBS examines how schools are managing the mental health of students. Plus, the San Diego Padres, San Diego Wave FC, and SDSU men's basketball all played this week. We take a look at how they fared, and their prospects.

    • 46 min
    San Diego's cost of living crisis

    San Diego's cost of living crisis

    Prices for housing, energy, and even child care make San Diego among the most expensive places to live in the country. We take a look at where things stand today and what efforts are underway to make the region more affordable.

    • 46 min
    Coastal commission facing reforms and one woman's mental health care struggles

    Coastal commission facing reforms and one woman's mental health care struggles

    We take a look at reform efforts for the California Coastal Commission. Also, we hear about one woman's tragic story highlighting a mental health care system still in need of fixing.

    • 46 min

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