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With recent closures of hospital birthing wards, the role of birth centers has become increasingly essential, especially for women of color.
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Foraging — the practice of gathering plants, fruit and fungi — is gaining more widespread interest. But it's an age-old practice.
The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by.
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M.G. Perez/KPBSThe annual "Peace in Israel" week continues on the campus of UC San Diego. Students with the organization Tritons for Israel are sponsoring several events advocating for Israeli self-determination. -
Carolyne Corelis/KPBSSpringtime winds are carrying velella velella, also known as “by-the-wind sailors,” onto West coast Beaches. -
Charlotte RadulovichFriends and family members paid tribute to Jacobs at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. -
M.G. Perez/KPBSThree San Diego Unified high schools have advanced to the national Aspen Challenge finals next month with their solutions to community problems.
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"Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes" is coming May 22 on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. -
The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces. -
Playwright Paula Vogel is known not just for her work on Broadway — but for the generations of famous playwrights whose careers she has nurtured. Mother Play is about her own mother.
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Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher believes the messages between Grecia Figueroa, who has accused him of sexual assault, and her best friend will exonerate him. Figueroa claims the messages are privileged because the friend is also her mental health counselor. -
The lawmakers called the Oceanside-based credit union’s overdraft practices “unconscionable” and urged the company to change its fee policies.
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- Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth
- He invented a successful medical device as a student. Here's his advice for new grads
- Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can't save lives and can't evacuate
Part 2: How Mexico’s historic election will impact the San Diego border region
'Gator By The Bay' festival brings Louisiana spice to San Diego
After nearly a year delay, San Diego Symphony anticipates opening of renovated symphony hall
Music is evolving and so is the Carlsbad Museum of Making Music
How Mexico’s historic election will impact the San Diego border region
‘Stir’ takes stage for world premiere at the Old Globe
'Fat Leonard' conspiracy case fizzles more than a decade after contractor's arrest
San Diego's senior population to increase in coming years, raising concerns for elder orphans
San Diego Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' takes the stage at Civic Theatre
Migrant drop offs continue in San Diego despite influx of federal funds
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Local leaders celebrate the charitable legacy of Joan Jacobs, local beaches get an influx of mysterious blobs and so-called “pink slime” news websites emerge in San Diego. -
San Diego County has one of the highest jail death rates in California. On Midday Edition Monday, impacted family members discuss their grief, frustration and activism.
