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Migrant arrivals in Jacumba highlight ongoing strains along border
In recent months, the rural desert community of Jacumba Hot Springs has seen an influx of migrants and asylum-seekers, leaving people struggling to find shelter and straining resources along the San Diego-Tijuana border.
The legacy of Padres owner Peter Seidler
San Diego Padres chair and owner Peter Seidler died this week at the age of 63. Seidler's lasting legacy includes far more than baseball.
Exploring San Diego veterans' challenges and contributions
For Veterans Day, Roundtable hosts a conversation about the issues military members and veterans face, and the value they add to the region. Plus, some San Diego residents are making their voices heard over concerns about the cost of electricity.
San Diego's housing, homelessness connection
San Diego's public encampment ban has been in effect for four months. On Roundtable, we take a look at the effort to connect homeless San Diegans with housing. Also, the city is looking to change affordable housing rules for developers.
A final look at the 2023 special election
The 2023 special election will determine who will fill the empty county supervisor seat in the Fourth Supervisorial District, while voters in Chula Vista are choosing their next city attorney. Also, two North County districts will decide where their water
Changes to mental health treatment in California
In an ongoing effort to transform California's mental health care system, Gov. Gavin Newsom updated the state's conservatorship rules, expanding eligibility for involuntary treatment. Plus, San Diego's CARE Court program began in early October to provide
California has new laws on climate, labor and more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Saturday to sign or veto bills passed from this year's legislative session. This week on KPBS Roundtable, we take a look at some of the notable bills he has signed and vetoed that impact the future of renewable energ
San Diego's water outlook for 2024 and beyond
San Diego County water managers are saying the region will have enough water next year. More limited access to the Colorado River and the ongoing impacts of climate change, however, mean water will remain a challenge for the region for years to come. Plus
A Padres season of unmet expectations
Despite some late season success and record-breaking attendance, the 2023 San Diego Padres team was unable to meet the high expectations that came with having the third highest payroll in Major League Baseball.
Influx of asylum-seekers puts strain on border and immigration system
A recent influx of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border are overwhelming border officials and creating challenges for local aid groups and shelters in the San Diego-Tijuana region. We hear from local border reporters about what they have seen, and how the