Year in review: San Diego’s biggest news moments of 2025

17 local institutions to collaborate on cross-border academic exchange

San Diego Botanic Garden lights up the night with Lightscape

Imperial Valley city sues to force environmental review of massive data center project

KPBS News This Week: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Ukrainian immigrant released by ICE shares story; holiday cuisine

The Planetary Scale, part 3: Ita’s quest for the holy grail

The antidote to online hate and disinformation? This nonprofit says it comes down to transparency

Congress members react to woman’s experience in federal detention

Local woman’s story sheds light on conditions for detainees

Apology letter raises new questions about county animal shelter official’s profane voice message

Lawsuit claims Sharp HealthCare secretly recorded exam room conversations without patient consent

San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen

'High Horse' docuseries explores Black cowboy history, culture

New National City rules meant to prevent crime could force a race for vacation rental permits

San Diego voters tell KPBS they'll work across party lines to fix problems, but not with everyone

ICE releases Ukrainian immigrant after holding her for days in basement facility in San Diego

San Diego County OKs United Airlines lease at Palomar amid legal threat

South Bay elementary students compete in first esports playoffs

A special episode where a superfan takes our survey — plus your chance to win a Finest T-shirt

Ukrainian woman arrested after green card interview has now been released

Mayor Gloria announces effort to allow townhomes in San Diego's single-family neighborhoods

San Diego Unified raises alarm about special education funding

District Attorney spreading awareness about elder scams

San Diego City Council allows use of license plate reader technology to continue

As Batiquitos Lagoon track work advances, crews restore nesting site for least terns

Dance and sound unite San Diego arts community in 'all the big and little things'

How is San Diego's economy doing this holiday season?

San Diego Unified leaders announce plan to fix “systemic issues” in special education

San Diego Unified wants to fix ‘systemic issues’ for special education

Warwick's indie bookstore has been family run for 128 years

How to give the perfect gift that celebrates San Diego

Conflict resolution expert says reducing division starts with solving apolitical problems locally

San Diego to pay $30M after SDPD killing of Konoa Wilson

The Fight

AG’s office weighs in on dispute between Del Mar and affordable housing complex

Survey: Home air purifiers filtering Tijuana River pollution are helping residents feel healthier

ICE detains Ukrainian wife of US citizen following green card interview

AG Bonta warns Del Mar could face penalties over stalled affordable housing proposal

'Where Does Deportation Come From?' Two experts trace history

Are strikes against alleged 'nacro-terrorist' boats unlawful?

After multiple delays, state housing law could clear a path forward for Midway Rising development

Cultural powerhouses merge at Balboa Park’s Center for Women’s History

California lawmaker calls for public review of massive Imperial Valley data center project

Encinitas safe parking program expected to close due to funding issues

Pre-Code Essentials

Marigold Bagels opens new storefront in North Park

Encinitas Safe Parking Program shutting down at year's end

Sharp says nurses earn $160K. Many say their pay is far lower. Why don't the numbers match up?

KPBS News This Week: Friday, December 5, 2025

San Diego FC’s first season ends in defeat but with big wins off the field

Community groups call on city to stop using Automated License Plate Reader cameras

More space means more military families helped, says San Diego nonprofit

Community groups call on city to stop using Automated License Plate Reader cameras

'89 Carson Junction Road' is a Christmas play with a body count

Author Sam Quinones talks music, craft and community

CalFresh funds threatened to be withheld

U.S. air strike on suspected drug boat scrutinized as possible war crime

Boat strikes stir bipartisan oversight assurances from Congress

King tides are coming and you can help the state document them