Debbie Cruz

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What local Catholics think of the new pope

3 days ago | kpbs.org | Katie Hyson |Brooke Ruth |Debbie Cruz

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Monday, May 12th.>>>>Local Catholics tell us what they think of the new Pope. More on that next. But first... the headlines….#######Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Logan Heights has joined churches across the country in suing the federal government. They want to protect schools, hospitals and churches from immigration enforcement. For years, those were considered off-limits for raids and arrests. But the Trump administration ended that policy in January.
Report: Black mothers face more barriers in the workplace

6 days ago | kpbs.org | Lara McCaffrey |Brooke Ruth |Debbie Cruz

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Friday, May 9th. Only 25% of Black mothers access paid family leave. More on that next. But first... the headlines…. The Catholic Church has its first American pope. Pope Leo the 14th of Chicago was selected yesterday.
Senator calls on Pentagon to pause its contract with Oceanside credit union

1 week ago | kpbs.org | Andrew Dyer |Brooke Ruth |Debbie Cruz

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Thursday, May 8th. Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Pentagon to pause its contract with a local credit union. More on why next. But first... the headlines…. Qualcomm is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. An internal email from CEO Cristiano Amon last week announced the change. In the email, Amon explained the move is meant to comply with new regulatory requirements from the Trump administration.
Is this the end of free parking in Balboa Park?

1 week ago | kpbs.org | Andrew Dyer |Quinn Owen |Debbie Cruz

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Wednesday, May 7th. The days of free parking at Balboa Park could be coming to an end. More on that next. But first... the headlines…. What does it take to afford a home in San Diego? A new study says you’ll need north of a quarter million dollars in annual income. A household needs to gross almost 260- thousand dollars a year to afford the median San Diego home. That’s according to Realtor- dot- com.
SD-LA train service suspended … again

1 week ago | kpbs.org | Brenden Tuccinardi |Debbie Cruz |Brooke Ruth

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Tuesday, May 6th>>>>What’s being done to get the train between San Diego and L-A running again More on that next. But first... the headlines….#######After nearly 200 days on strike, mental health workers at Kaiser hospitals in San Diego County could be heading back to work later this week. Kaiser and the National Union of Healthcare Workers announced a tentative agreement Sunday night. Sal Rosselli is a former president of the N-U-H-W.
Trump pulls millions in grants from San Diego-area schools

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Andrew Dyer |Brooke Ruth |Debbie Cruz

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Thursday, May 1st. The Trump Administration is pulling millions in funding from two local school districts. More on that next. But first... the headlines…. Construction is underway at the former county Family Court in Cortez Hill to turn the building into 125 affordable housing units. The Kindred Apartments will remain affordable for the next century. The apartments are a joint project of the city and county.
Half of San Diego families with children under 6 struggle to pay bills

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Andrew Dyer |Brooke Ruth |Debbie Cruz

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Wednesday, April 30th. New data shows about half of San Diego families with kids under six struggle to make ends meet . More on that next. But first... the headlines…. A NEW REPORT FROM CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA SAYS THE SIX FEDERAL IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES IN THE STATE ARE NOT BEING RUN PROPERLY. THAT INCLUDES ONE IN OTAY MESA AND ONE IN IMPERIAL COUNTY. BONTA HIGHLIGHTED WHAT HE SAYS IS COMPLETELY INADEQUATE MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
Bob Filner’s complicated legacy

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Brenden Tuccinardi |Debbie Cruz |Brooke Ruth

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Tuesday, April 29thFormer San Diego mayor Bob Filner has died. More on that next. But first... the headlines…. #######The National Weather Service says warmer weather is sticking around for most of the week. If you're along the coast, expect partly cloudy skies with some fog in the mornings and a bit of a breeze. Highs will be in the mid-60s — same goes for the mountains.
Firings and a ‘no confidence’ vote rock Imperial County government

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Katie Hyson |Debbie Cruz |Brooke Ruth

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Monday, April 28th.>>>>Firings and a vote of no confidence are rocking Imperial County government.More on that next. But first... the headlines….#######A toxic algae bloom in coastal waters from San Luis Obispo to San Diego has killed dozens of marine mammals, including whales. Health and environmental groups have labeled it an extreme danger zone. It’s the fourth straight year this type of algae bloom has been detected. Experts are calling it the worst one yet.
Advocates again urge San Diego Sheriff to limit cooperation with ICE

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Brooke Ruth |Debbie Cruz |Bennett Lacy

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Friday, April 25th.>>>>Advocates are again urging the San Diego Sheriff’s Office to limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities.More on that next. But first... the headlines….#######The fast-food chain “Jack in the Box” announced this week it will close dozens of its restaurants. The San Diego-based company says the closures are part of a larger strategy to pay down debt and reduce assets.