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kpbs. org > news > quality-of-life > 05/13/2026 > trial-begins-in-homeowners-legal-challenge-to-san-diego-trash-fee

Trial begins in homeowners' legal challenge to San Diego trash fee

48+ min ago  (383+ words) Trial began Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by a collection of homeowners who are challenging San Diego's trash collection fee. The homeowners sued the city following the passage of Measure B, which ended free trash pickup services for single-family homes....

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kpbs. org > news > border-immigration > 05/13/2026 > california-calls-this-company-a-charity-its-the-landlord-for-an-ice-detention-center

California calls this company a charity. It's the landlord for an ICE detention center

5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1731+ words) A KPBS investigation found state and county officials have given millions in tax breaks to a local nonprofit that owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility. The theater had sat mostly empty for years, and it felt that way. Many of…...

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kpbs. org > events > 05/13/2026 > evening-on-the-bay-an-ecs-fundraising-reception

Evening on the Bay: An ECS Fundraising Reception

8+ hour, 25+ min ago  (190+ words) ECS invites you to Evening on the Bay, a purpose-driven fundraising reception designed for meaningful connection and real community impact. With a breathtaking setting at San Diego's stunning new waterfront venue and a streamlined program, the focus stays where it…...

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kpbs. org > events > 05/13/2026 > county-of-san-diego-tiered-winery-rural-residential-expansion-focus-group-meeting-1

County of San Diego: Tiered Winery Rural Residential Expansion - Focus Group Meeting #1

14+ hour, 14+ min ago  (387+ words) We want to hear from you! The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services (PDS) invites you to attend the first Focus Group Meeting regarding the Tiered Winery Rural Residential (RR) Expansion Project. This project is part of an ongoing…...

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kpbs. org > news > local > 05/12/2026 > why-doesnt-the-san-diego-trolley-system-have-fare-gates

Why doesn't the San Diego trolley system have fare gates?

17+ hour, 29+ min ago  (1736+ words) San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is facing a significant budget deficit, and it's looking to cover some of the gap with increases to fare prices. The agency's board voted 7-4 in April to recommend fare increases of up to 40% to…...

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kpbs. org > news > public-safety > 05/12/2026 > oceanside-cracks-down-on-illegal-fireworks-with-hefty-fines

Oceanside cracks down on illegal fireworks with hefty fines

17+ hour, 30+ min ago  (389+ words) The Fourth of July is still a few months away, but the city of Oceanside is getting ready to fight illegal fireworks with hefty fines. The city has had a ban in place for years, but the City Council has…...

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kpbs. org > news > 05/12/2026 > san-diegos-historic-places-historic-street-cars

SAN DIEGO'S HISTORIC PLACES: Historic Street Cars

19+ hour, 37+ min ago  (230+ words) Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9 p. m. on KPBS TV. From its inception, the electric street car has fascinated Americans and San Diegans alike. Join Host Elsa Sevilla as she retraces the 120-year history of the street car. Stream…...

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kpbs. org > news > 05/12/2026 > home-is-a-hotel

Home Is A Hotel

20+ hour, 39+ min ago  (247+ words) Visit the KPBS Voter Hub: Your definitive, nonpartisan guide to the 2026 election. Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9 p. m. on KPBS 2 Across America, cities are struggling with record homelessness and housing affordability challenges. The documentary "Home Is a Hotel…...

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kpbs. org > news > education > 05/12/2026 > california-voters-are-about-to-elect-a-new-state-superintendent-its-barely-on-the-radar

California voters are about to elect a new state superintendent. It's barely on the radar

20+ hour, 49+ min ago  (316+ words) Nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction....

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kpbs. org > news > education > 05/12/2026 > county-supervisors-to-consider-closing-san-pasqual-academy-again

County supervisors to consider closing San Pasqual Academy, again

21+ hour, 40+ min ago  (468+ words) San Diego County leaders are set to vote on closing San Pasqual Academy, a residential campus for foster youth, That's according to an item on the County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda scheduled for May 19. It would start "a planned,…...