We take a look at the state of the U.S. immigration system and the increased role the San Diego-Tijuana border region is playing in it. The San Diego-Tijuana border region has seen a growing number of migrant arrivals over the last few years. Meanwhile, a San Diego migrant welcome center closes its doors.
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.
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 rise in asylum-seekers reveals an immigration system in need of repair.
Many predicted an increase in the number of people trying to enter the U.S. from Mexico once pandemic-era border restrictions known as Title 42 ended last month. But did that actually happen, and what has been the impact been in the San Diego-Tijuana border region?
Pandemic-era border restrictions remain in place after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to keep Title 42 active in a ruling announced Tuesday. Then, we replay a piece about San Diego researchers looking to the region’s wetlands to stave off the worst impacts of global warming. Next, earlier this year the city of San Diego apologized for supporting the removal and incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II. And, KPBS film critic Beth Accomando saw hundreds of films this year and compiled a list of her top ten for 2022. Finally, we revisit a segment with author Amy Wallen about her latest book "How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies." It's about her effort to cook up a novel, as well as a how-to guide to write one yourself.