San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria gave a status report Thursday, on the city's efforts against fentanyl. In other news, nine months after the San Diego International Airport abruptly removed a public art piece, the work is resurfacing at a nonprofit art gallery in Logan Heights. Plus, our KPBS arts editor and producer has details on holiday events happening in San Diego County.
California’s solar industry is facing tough times after state utility regulators changed the rules for rooftop solar last spring. In other news, Chula Vista councilmember Andrea Cardenas hasn’t been showing up to city council meetings after being charged with fraud and grand theft for allegedly stealing a federal pandemic aid loan. Plus, we have details on what you can expect at this year’s December Nights in Balboa Park, happening Friday and Saturday.
The San Diego Padres have chosen a familiar face as the team’s new manager. In other news, we learn about the art collection at the San Diego International Airport. Plus, the host and producer of KPBS San Diego News Now talk about Thanksgiving plans and traditions.
In San Diego, hundreds of people took part in protests at several locations to call for an end to the war in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel. In other news, a San Diego-based Navy SEAL is under investigation for associating with extremist hate groups. Plus, the San Diego Symphony performs a rare concert in Tijuana.
Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas and her brother, Jesus Cardenas, have been charged with felony counts of conspiracy to commit a crime, money laundering and other charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent loan for their political consulting business. Then, Palomar Health is being sued for allegedly suppressing a public official’s speech. One of its directors says the health district threatened to sanction her for speaking to the media. And how a San Diego program brings healthy meals from the ocean to hunger relief nonprofits.