# diegos — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover diegos. Page: Feed: --- ## EPA promises to bring urgency to New River crisis _2026-08-20 · San Diego News Now_ First, the EPA was in Imperial County to meet with the public over the New River crisis. They say they’ll bring the same urgency to the New River crisis, as the Tijuana River crisis. Then, a campaign to teach patients and families about hospice care. And, a new website to help find child care. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with anti-corruption measures. Plus, The… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260819194230-SDNN_08_20_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## ['Mom Needs a Moment' and 'Humor Me' join dozens of titles at San Diego Book Festival](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/mom-needs-a-moment-and-humor-me-among-dozens-of-titles-to-be-featured-at-kpbs-book-festival) _2026-08-20 · KPBS Midday Edition_ The KPBS San Diego Book Festival is returning Saturday to the University of San Diego, featuring more than 145 authors. On KPBS Midday Edition, we speak with two authors who will be in attendance. We get tips for mindful motherhood, and learn about the power of humor to cope with everyday life. The KPBS Book Festival is open to the public and general admission is free. Guests: Cassidy Freitas ,… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260819172641-260819_MIDDAY_EDITION_KPBS_BOOK_FEST.mp3) ## [Is San Diego ready for a Super El Niño?](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/is-san-diego-ready-for-a-super-el-nino) _2026-08-20 · KPBS Midday Edition_ San Diego is known for its consistent weather. But that may change this winter, as the El Niño intensifies. Forecasters are dubbing it the "Super El Niño." We check in with our resident weather expert about what this could mean for temperatures, rainfall and conditions in San Diego County. Then, is the city prepared for the potential impacts of a Super El Niño? We hear about a new effort that… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260819172418-260819_MIDDAY_EDITION_EL_NINO.mp3) ## [The Overdevelopment of Clairemont Mesa and Kearny Mesa](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDz3Gc8b8S_rCp_NCeYigS7I?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-19 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ By Robert Welsh Here is a quote from the City's Clairemont Community Plan, dated 1989: "In summary, Clairemont Mesa is an urbanized community and for the most part is built out." It must be said, that Clairemont has not gotten less "built out" in the 37 years since then. Recently I was in a discussion about excessive apartment building development in Clairemont Mesa, noting 8 locations where… ## [County Supes Vote to Bar ICE and CBP From Using County Ranges for Firearms Training](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDxID502UR1JUhTLGxm2h2nz?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-19 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ By Angelo Haynes The San Diego County Board of Supervisors convened a meeting at the County Administration Center to discuss ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and CBP (Customs and Border Protection) use of county property and facilities for firearms training. A period of public comment was held on Agenda discussion item #24, which drew 57 public comments with 38 being in person. Many… ## [Richard Bailey Wants to Cut Cops, Fire Fighters and Other Critical San Diego City Workers](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDxxLC6ewjjQtLRIeszN745R?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-19 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ Bailey says the city should ‘return to 2015 staffing levels’ by cutting 1,054 employees and the services they provide. By Michael Zucchet City Council candidate Richard Bailey continues to promise budget fantasyland to San Diegans. He says the answer to San Diego’s persistent budget shortfalls includes no new fees, no increased taxes, and no service cuts whatsoever – in fact he claims that somehow… ## [Ode to the OB Pier](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDzI42707a_GnwcBplb6skmY?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-19 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ By Darryl She is alone. Her family now restricted. Her visitors, of days long since gone, no longer come for her, but for others. Vacant of purpose, she is seen as a relic, an eyesore harboring forgotten memories, a throwback to an era long since gone. For her five decades of contributions to her community and those that love her, segregation, isolation, and deterioration are now all that is… ## [Going beyond the mythology of California history](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/going-beyond-the-mythology-of-california-history) _2026-08-19 · KPBS Midday Edition_ California has long been known as a place where people come to remake their lives and look to achieve big dreams. But the postcard image of California doesn't tell its full history. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we speak with award-winning journalist and author Michael Hiltzik about the more complex history he writes about in his book "Golden State: The Making of California." Hiltzik will be at this… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260819101245-260818_MIDDAY_EDITION_GOLDEN_STATE_BOOK.mp3) ## ICE is no longer permitted to utilize two county firing ranges _2026-08-19 · San Diego News Now_ First, ICE can no longer utilize two county firing ranges for training exercises. Then, ICE agents have arrested a minor league coach for the Padres. Next, more roadway construction is underway at San Diego International Airport. Also, San Diego is bracing itself for what could be a historic El Nino season. And, we preview an outdoor production of Shakespeare. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260818191133-SDNN_08_19_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## [What is driving cyberattacks on U.S. water systems?](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/what-is-driving-cyberattacks-on-us-water-systems) _2026-08-19 · KPBS Midday Edition_ In recent weeks, at least seven U.S. states have been hit with cyberattacks that appear to be targeting critical infrastructure — like water and wastewater utilities. The FBI is investigating the attacks and has not publicly identified a culprit. However, many experts say Iranian-backed hackers are responsible. We sit down with a cybersecurity expert about what makes water systems vulnerable to… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260818173802-260818_MIDDAY_EDITION_FOREIGN_CYBER_THREATS.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2exGhpryt71i) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [San Diego Congressional Delegation Wants Independent Investigation into Conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDyOGgjqT43UOMxtJOF8qlMF?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-18 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ Trump Calls Reports of Bad Conditions on Board Carrier "Fake News" On Monday, August 17, members of San Diego’s congressional delegation expressed their view that an independent investigation into the monthslong deployment of the locally based USS Abraham Lincoln is warranted given all the reports of deplorable conditions and a few suicide attempts on board the carrier. The sailors and marines on… ## [City Says New OB Pier Replacement Project Is in ‘Permitting and Environmental Review Phase’](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDwncomGYZQGLhKylwdMW3JA?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-18 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ Editordude : Thanks to reporter Dave Schwab and the Times of San Diego, we have an update on what's happening with the OB Pier replacement project. It's been nearly a decade since the Rag broke the story that the pier had reached the end of its service life. (They call it the OB Pier "Renewal Project", but that sounds like the current pier will simply be "renewed." Not so, as the current pier… ## [ACLU Launches Petition for San Diego City Hall to ‘Get the Flock Out’ and Cancel License Plate Reader Contracts](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDxSmZDkZtktNVxAoQP4mfPS?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-18 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ From ACLU The ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLU-SDIC) has launched a petition calling on the San Diego City Council and Mayor Todd Gloria to “Get the Flock Out” and cancel all of San Diego’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) contracts, including those with Flock Safety, the company that owns and operates the city’s ALPR system. The City of San Diego is currently using taxpayer funds… ## [Trump to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Across Country for November Mid-Terms](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDyZqgzhgr2YGVeLDVpfHbpF?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-18 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ DOJ Claims Some State Election Officials Knowingly Allowed Non-Citizens to Vote But Offers No Evidence By Yunior Rivas / Democracy Docket / August 17, 2026 The Trump administration plans to deploy approximately 1,000 Department of Justice election monitors across the country in November, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said Monday, August 17. In an interview on Bloomberg’s Balance of… ## [One Week of Fundraising: Rag Exceeds Goal by $3,000](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDyG6kplM92Gu4skOxlkEWtA?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-18 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ Good news! After just one week of fundraising, the Rag has exceeded our goal by $3,000! Our goal was $3,500 but we've now reached over $6,600 in donations from readers, friends and supporters. This means the Rag can continue the quality and quantity of our writings and reports. We can keep our lights on. This is crucial because the country is about to enter one of the most turbulent periods in… ## [San Diego Lawmakers Are Plotting Legislation that Would Totally Exempt Midway Rising From State Environmental Review](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDyTbyWgSPf9yb8ond_4ajfq?utm_source=follow.it) _2026-08-18 · OB Rag — Grassroots and Progressive views on local, national and world news_ by Nadia Lathan / Voice of San Diego / August 18, 2026 They’re going for the wholesale workaround. San Diego lawmakers are weighing new legislation to allow San Diego’s Midway Rising project to bypass state environmental review — a pivot from earlier proposals that sought to exempt parts of the project from certain environmental rules. The Midway Rising plan involves a 16,0000-seat arena and… ## County Supervisors to decide whether ICE agents can continue using two county firing ranges for training _2026-08-18 · San Diego News Now_ First, county supervisors are set to decide today whether federal immigration authorities can continue using two county firing ranges for their training. Then, a man has been charged with intentionally starting the Sorrento wildfire. Next, some updates on the upcoming election. And, a conversation with an advocate about automated license plate readers. Plus, the fan experience at a professional… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260817224603-SDNN_08_18_2026_FULLFINAL.mp3) ## ['California Story' documentary explores the impact of gang laws on San Diego](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/california-story-documentary-explores-the-impact-of-gang-laws-on-san-diego) _2026-08-17 · KPBS Midday Edition_ Over two decades ago, California voters passed a law that opened the way for the criminalization of people with connections to gangs. The documentary “California Story” unravels the impact of those laws and gang documentation — the practice of tracking suspected gang members by law enforcement — on communities across the state, including Southeast San Diego. We hear from two people involved with… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260817160759-260817_MIDDAY_EDITION_CALIFORNIA_STORY.mp3) ## [RFK Jr. stresses 'Treatment First' approach to homelessness](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/rfk-jr-stresses-treatment-first-approach-to-homelessness) _2026-08-17 · KPBS Midday Edition_ For years, San Diego’s approach to homelessness has been built on a “Housing First” model. That means trying to get people housed with limited barriers or conditions. From there, proponents argue, it becomes easier to get them connected to other services, including addiction treatment. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited San Diego last week to announce a new federal… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260817153126-260817_MIDDAY_EDITION_TREATMENT_FIRST.mp3) ## [San Diego community groups push back against Flock cameras](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/san-diego-community-groups-push-back-against-flock-cameras) _2026-08-17 · KPBS Midday Edition_ Everyday San Diegans drive past cameras that capture their license plates in real-time, collect the data and send it to a third-party database. Many of these automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are made by third-party vendor Flock. Flock cameras continue to be the subject of scrutiny nationwide, as police, privacy rights activists and lawmakers debate the use of the technology. As community… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260817142423-260817_MIDDAY_EDITION_ALPR.mp3) ## [World's cheapest GPUs, deployed fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tVvsGC0VDwDI) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy a live GPU-backed API in minutes for under $10 ## [Democrats demand accountability in carrier controversy](https://kpbs.org/podcasts/san-diego-news-now/democrats-demand-accountability-in-carrier-controversy) _2026-08-17 · San Diego News Now_ Hear the latest on the San Diego aircraft carrier that has Defense officials on the defensive. Also, what does Donald Trump's grudge against magnets have to do with a $15 billion warship? After a teen pleads guilty to kicking a La Jolla sea lion, will others get the message to leave the animals alone? Then, how the Trump administration has left migrant children without attorneys for immigration… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260814190341-SDNN_8_17_2026_FINAL.mp3) ## [Mission Bay bathrooms; ex-MLB players push for benefits; Indigenous horror anthologist](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/mission-bay-bathrooms-ex-mlb-players-push-for-benefits-indigenous-horror-anthologist) _2026-08-14 · KPBS Roundtable_ The city of San Diego is reopening more than a dozen bathrooms in Mission Bay Park, after months of public backlash. We break down the potty politics and what the story says about the city's budget process. Plus, new reporting from NBC News explores the financial struggles of a group of former MLB stars who feel the game has left them behind. And, local Indigenous horror writer and anthologist… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260814135534-260814_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## As the window to locate survivors dwindles, local Colombians are stepping up _2026-08-14 · San Diego News Now_ First, local Colombians are stepping up to provide aid after a devastating earthquake ravaged their home country. Then, we’ll tell you why Hillel of San Diego is creating a new fund for its students. Next, applications are still being accepted for the county’s rental subsidy program aimed at seniors. Also, we speak with a local tarot card reader. And, Pod Behind the Package returns with an… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260813184222-SDNN_08_14_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## [What are the best thrillers of the 21st century? Plus, FilmOut and weekend arts](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/what-are-the-best-thrillers-of-the-21st-century-plus-filmout-and-weekend-arts) _2026-08-13 · KPBS Midday Edition_ There’s nothing like a good book that keeps you at the edge of your seat. The New York Times Book Review recently put out a list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century — all voted on by devotees of the genre. Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk about the list, what makes a great thriller and why people are drawn to the genre today. Then, FilmOut , San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, returns… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260813164254-260813_MIDDAY_EDITION.mp3) ## [The Family Behind Some of San Diego's Best Sushi](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/the-family-behind-some-of-san-diegos-best-sushi) _2026-08-13 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ If you've been to a big San Diego food event and there's a whole tuna getting broken down in front of a crowd, there's a good chance Jeff Roberto is somewhere nearby. Roberto has been making sushi in San Diego for 38 years, back when there were only seven sushi restaurants in the county. Now, through Sushi on a Roll, he and his nephew Austin have become one of the city's go-to teams for high-end… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/445_HHH_Sushi_On_A_Roll.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## What we know from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s San Diego visit _2026-08-13 · San Diego News Now_ First, we’ll tell you what’s new in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s approach to treating homelessness and addiction. Then, a homeless women’s shelter program is expanding the number of people it can help. Next, bathrooms are back open in Mission Bay as of this upcoming Friday. And, some students in Vista are now returning to a new school. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260812183502-SDNN_08_13_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## [Why California isn't building enough housing](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/why-california-isnt-building-enough-housing) _2026-08-13 · KPBS Midday Edition_ Every eight years, the state of California requires cities and counties to set goals for new housing development. But almost none of those jurisdictions are on track to meet those goals by 2030, according to new reporting by CalMatters. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the trend and how San Diego compares to other municipalities across the state. Guest: Ben Christopher , housing reporter,… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260812174120-260812_MIDDAY_EDITION_HOUSING.mp3) ## [New documentary explores an unlikely friendship between a man and a manta ray](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/new-documentary-the-last-dive-explores) _2026-08-12 · KPBS Midday Edition_ An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam War veteran and a manta ray is the subject of an award-winning documentary called "The Last Dive." The film will be coming to San Diego on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. Wednesday on Midday Edition, KPBS' Andrew Bowen sits down with the director to talk about the friendship at the heart of the documentary, and how it explores themes of redemption, ocean conservation… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260812161626-260812_MIDDAY_EDITION_LAST_DIVE.mp3) ## Hundreds of thousands of California ride-share drivers could soon form a union _2026-08-12 · San Diego News Now_ First, some California ride-share drivers have reservations about unionizing. Next, a new battery storage facility is now open in Poway. Then, some Southeast San Diegans want to reclaim land that was once planned for a freeway. And, the Grossmont Union High School district board voted to boost athletic funding. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260811184038-SDNN_08_12_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## San Diego students across the county are heading back to school _2026-08-11 · San Diego News Now_ First, leaders in the San Diego Unified School District tell KPBS what they’d like to see more of. Then, we’ll tell you how public hearings this week could determine the future of oil production off the coast of California. Next, intervenors have now set their sights on taking on SDG&E’s climbing utility rates. And, a UCSD researcher is the a recipient of one America’s oldest science prizes. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260810183334-SDNN_08_11-2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/J9TTw24XFk7x) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## Rebate aims to make EVs more affordable _2026-08-10 · San Diego News Now_ First, we’ll tell you how much first-time buyers of an electric vehicle in California could save. Then, we’ll tell you what’s new in San Diego Unified School District’s preschool program. Also, a conversation with the investigative reporters behind a story about wage theft at elderly care homes. And, thousands of fans last week came out to support San Diego’s former football team. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260807184820-SDNN_08_10_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## [Medi-Cal cuts; San Diego caregivers owed stolen wages; Public backlash to data centers](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/medi-cal-cuts-san-diego-caregivers-owed-stolen-wages-public-backlash-to-data-centers) _2026-08-07 · KPBS Roundtable_ On KPBS Roundtable, we talk about the impact of state and federal Medicaid cuts that could double California's uninsured rate over the next four years. Plus, why San Diego caregivers are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen wages. And, why communities are rallying against data center development in Southern California. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260810092504-260807_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## The county has now confirmed a fourth human case of West Nile virus _2026-08-07 · San Diego News Now_ First, even with a fourth human case of West Nile virus confirmed, experts say peak mosquito season is still ahead. Next, we’ll tell you what some local community activists are rallying to support. Also, a new report shows there is a lot of progress to be made on the promises to Afghan allies. Then, the San Diego Natural History Museum has a new curator. And, some weekend event ideas for you and… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/san_diego_news_now/20260806184331-SDNN_08_07_2026FULLFINAL.mp3) ## [Inside Glass Box's Award-Winning Omakase](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/inside-glass-boxs-award-winning-omakase) _2026-08-06 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ Glass Box isn't your typical sushi restaurant. Tucked inside the Sky Deck in Del Mar, chef and owner Ethan Yang serves omakase from inside a literal glass box—a transparent kitchen built around the idea that what you see is what you get. It's a fitting philosophy for a third-generation restaurateur whose food is rooted as much in family as technique. On this week's Happy Half Hour , Yang joins… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_444_Glasbox.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [Remembering Billy Ray Smith Jr.; Chula Vista government overhaul; Salton Sea pollution](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/remembering-billy-ray-smith-jr-chula-vista-government-overhaul-salton-sea-pollution) _2026-07-31 · KPBS Roundtable_ San Diego lost a legend this week. Billy Ray Smith passed away at 64 after a long journey with dementia. His family said it was caused by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). On KPBS Roundtable, we remember the iconic San Diego Chargers linebacker and sportscaster with his long-time radio co-host, Scott Kaplan. Then, we unpack why voters rallied against a union-backed initiative to overhaul… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260731153958-260731_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [A Steakhouse Worth the Mission Valley Detour](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/a-steakhouse-worth-the-mission-valley-detour) _2026-07-30 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ The Remy occupies a building that's been serving San Diegan's steaks for more than 50 years. Longtime locals remember it as Hungry Hunter. Today, it's been reimagined as a modern American steakhouse—one that still nods to its past while carving out a new identity of its own. This week on Happy Half Hour , Troy Johnson, Jackie Bryant, and Bebemos co-founder Preston Caffrey head to a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_443-The_Remy.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## ['Friendship, community, comics': Roundtable goes live at San Diego Comic-Con!](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/friendship-community-comics-roundtable-goes-live-at-san-diego-comic-con) _2026-07-24 · KPBS Roundtable_ Friday marks the second official day of San Diego Comic-Con, with celebrities, cosplayers, creators and pop culture fans continuing to descend on downtown. Whether you have a badge or not, KPBS Roundtable is bringing you closer to the pop culture convention. We check in with local journalists about their experience covering the convention so far and what you need to know, from the latest news to… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260724163234-260724_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [MADE: The Story of 4-Skin](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/made-the-story-of-4-skin) _2026-07-22 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ There's a new very serious skincare brand for men coming out of San Diego called... 4-Skin? Host Troy Johnson interviews founder Arturo Kassel—one of the city's top restaurateurs (Whisknladle, Catania, Gravity Heights) who watched a friend get fool-level sunburnt, made a joke about what it would take to get men to pay attention to basic skincare—and that's how he ended up launching a high-quality… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/SDM_4-SKIN_PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [Fight over Emerald Hills park; social media in schools; remembering Kelly Davis](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/fight-over-emerald-hills-park-social-media-in-schools-remembering-kelly-davis) _2026-07-17 · KPBS Roundtable_ Community members in Southeastern San Diego have lost a decades-long fight over a hilltop in Emerald Hills. They had been pushing for a park there. But now, a housing development is coming. We sit down with KPBS reporter Katie Hyson to hear the story, from the beginning. Plus, California school districts are suing social media companies. And, a tribute for Kelly Davis, an important voice in San… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260717151416-260717_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [How One San Diego Bartender Became One of America's Best](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/how-one-san-diego-bartender-became-one-of-americas-best) _2026-07-16 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ Behind every great cocktail is at least one terrible idea. Sometimes it's a French onion soup martini. Sometimes it's setting a drink on fire inside the Casbah. And every once in a while, it's the kind of experiment that lands you on a list of America's best bartenders. This week on Happy Half Hour, Troy Johnson sits down with Dominique Muñoz of Polite Provisions, who was recently named one of the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_442_Polite_Provisions.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [New bill to end ICE center tax breaks; San Diego's fishing industry; World Cup](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/new-bill-to-end-ice-center-tax-breaks-san-diegos-fishing-industry-world-cup) _2026-07-11 · KPBS Roundtable_ California lawmakers have introduced new legislation to stop detention centers from claiming charitable tax breaks. The state bill follows a KPBS investigation found that an Imperial County ICE detention center had been getting millions of dollars in tax breaks for years. Plus, San Diego's commercial fishing industry is a small fraction compared to what it once was. We take a deep dive into the… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260710171508-260710_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [How Ciccia Osteria Became a Barrio Logan Staple](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/how-ciccia-osteria-became-a-barrio-logan-staple) _2026-07-09 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ Sometimes the best restaurant is the one everyone tells you not to open. This week on Happy Half Hour , Troy Johnson and Jackie Bryant sit down with chef Mario Cassineri, who left Michelin-starred kitchens behind to make handmade pasta in Barrio Logan. Raised in Milan, he trained under Italy's first three-Michelin-star chef before trading fine dining for a burned-out building everyone else… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_441_Ciccia_Osteria.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [From Michelin Kitchens to San Diego's Best Mochi](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/from-michelin-kitchens-to-san-diegos-best-mochi) _2026-07-06 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ Fresh fruit, pillowy mochi, and a philosophy rooted in slowing down. This week on Happy Half Hour, Troy Johnson and Jackie Bryant sit down with Gemma Matsuyama Yamada, the pastry chef behind Kimochi, whose seasonal fruit mochi has quietly become one of San Diego's most sought-after pop-ups. After honing her craft at some of the country's most celebrated restaurants—including Blue Hill at Stone… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_440_Kimochi.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires _2026-06-26 · KPBS Roundtable_ The Supreme Court handed down two major immigration rulings this week. On KPBS Roundtable, we discuss the significance of the cases, which strip temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands and give border officials the green light to turn away asylum seekers. Plus, new rules limiting technology and screens are coming for San Diego schools after a resolution passed this week. And, why a… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260626154853-260626_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [North County Finally Has Its Hidden Cocktail Den — and We're Not Supposed to Tell You About It](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/north-county-finally-has-its-hidden-cocktail-den-and-were-not-supposed-to-tell-you-about-it) _2026-06-25 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ Encinitas just got its first-ever speakeasy — or rather, its first hidden cocktail den — and the Happy Half Hour crew couldn't even find the front door. In this week's episode, hosts Troy Johnson and Jackie Bryant broadcast live from inside Anigma, the stunning new bar tucked behind the legendary Roxy on First Street, joined by Bebemos tequila CEO Preston Caffrey to sip on some of San Diego's best… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_439_Anigma-Bebemos.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/health-concerns-at-otay-mesa-detention-center-the-science-of-fatherhood-parker-edison) _2026-06-19 · KPBS Roundtable_ A new series of investigations from inewsource outlines a pattern of concerns around medical care inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center, from isolation to medical delays. Then, what makes a good father? We look at the science of fatherhood and how dads are changed by the experience. And finally, we continue our San Diego Storytellers series with musician Parker Edison and talk about his journey as… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260619145749-260619_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [All the Winners of the San Diego County Fair-tastic Food Competition](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/all-the-winners-of-the-san-diego-county-fair-tastic-food-competition) _2026-06-16 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ We tried 18 dishes across savory and sweet categories, these are our favorite dishes Every year, the San Diego County Fair becomes the city's biggest pop-up restaurant with 150+ vendors, a million visitors, and one very serious food fight. In this episode of Happy Half Hour, Troy Johnson and Jackie Bryant go behind the scenes of the Fair-tastic Food Competition, now in its fourth year. Troy and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_438_SD_Fair.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [Who gets charged with 'resisting arrest'?; ALPR links wrong man to crime; LGBTQ+ journalists](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/who-gets-charged-with-resisting-arrest-alpr-links-wrong-man-to-crime-lgbtq-journalists) _2026-06-13 · KPBS Roundtable_ About twice a day, San Diego law enforcement charge someone with "resisting an officer" — and nothing else. Data show that Black San Diegans are nine times more likely to face the charge. We break down new reporting from KPBS. Plus, San Diego's controversial license plate reader system linked the wrong man to a violent crime — even though he was miles away from the crime scene. And, we invite a… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260612171634-260612_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [Switchfoot Takes Us to Their Poke Spot](https://6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25.libsyn.com/switchfoot-takes-us-to-their-poke-spot) _2026-06-11 · San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour_ It's Switchfoot Bro-Am week. The epic, annual, San Diego-est thing—one of the best free beach parties in the country that does good for kids who need a community to rally around them. Doesn't just raise money, but makes the kids part of it. For this episode of Happy Half Hour, we asked Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman and drummer Chad Butler to take us to one of their favorite local spots—and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6bcf41ff-3ed9-4b70-90e3-7594a1fd7a25/HHH_437_Switchfoot-Fish101.mp3?dest-id=4642472) ## [Primary election results roundtable; World Cup preview](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/primary-election-results-roundtable-world-cup-preview) _2026-06-05 · KPBS Roundtable_ A few days out from primary election night, we have a clear picture of many of the races — though not a complete one. Hundreds of thousands of votes have yet to be counted. Still, there's a lot to gather from the results on city council races, local measures, congressional seats and more. We sit down with a roundtable of political reporters to help us make sense of local voting trends. Plus, a… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260605140412-260605_ROUNDTABLE.mp3)