KPBS-FM (San Diego, CA)

KPBS-FM is a public radio station that operates under the license of San Diego State University. It broadcasts on 89.5 MHz in San Diego, 89.1 MHz on K206AC in La Jolla, and 97.7 MHz on KQVO in Calexico, Imperial County. The station is part of the National Public Radio network and focuses on delivering news and public affairs content. As of May 23, 2011, KPBS-FM shifted away from classical music during its evening broadcasts, opting to offer music programming exclusively through an online stream.

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Should federal rental aid come with a time limit? Here's how it works in one place

1 day ago | kpbs.org | Jennifer Ludden

When Becca Morris applied for a federal housing subsidy years ago, her life was in turmoil. She'd had a son at age 19, the father was in and out of rehab and prison, and she was couch surfing with friends and family. Morris wasn't fazed when the offer of rental aid came with a major condition: That money would end after seven years, max. "I feel like this was … good pressure," she says.
Digital Gym Cinema highlights a cult classic and the next generation of filmmakers this weekend

2 days ago | kpbs.org | Beth Accomando

Digital Gym Cinema is San Diego's last stronghold for truly independent film programming. This weekend it proves that point with a Bonkers Half-Assed Midnight screening of the 1995 cult classic "Mosquito" on Saturday and the iVIE Awards and Student Film Festival on Sunday. I mentioned "Mosquito" on last week's Midday Movies, but I will shout it out again since it is screening this Saturday.
Redadas y denuncias por venganza: Dentro de la operación de deportación del ICE en Puerto Rico

2 days ago | kpbs.org | Adrian Florido

Lee esta historia en inglés. Nadie sabe exactamente cuántos inmigrantes viven sin estatus legal en el territorio estadounidense de Puerto Rico. Rebecca González-Ramos, investigadora principal del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en la isla, calcula que son unos 20,000 y, desde enero, su trabajo consiste en localizar y deportar hasta el último de ellos.
'Ballerina' delivers killer action, but 'Wick is Pain' hits harder

2 days ago | kpbs.org | Beth Accomando

Although John Wick has seemingly returned from the dead before, “Chapter 4” seemed to put a nail in that franchise’s coffin. That meant Lionsgate and producer/director Chad Stahelski had to come up with a creative way to keep the Wick franchise alive when its titular character was dead.
Trust in the news remains divided

3 days ago | kpbs.org | Amita Sharma

Americans’ trust in the news media grew 8 percentage points this year, compared to 4 percentage points in 2024, according to a recent survey by the data firm YouGov. But news consumption remains as politically divided as the country. With few exceptions such as financial news sources like Forbes and The Economist, or The Weather Channel, Democrats and Republicans don’t have faith in the same outlets. In its poll, YouGov asked people about the trustworthiness of 52 news sources.
San Diego Police officer allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars from school safety patrol program

3 days ago | kpbs.org | Scott Rodd

As the saying goes, sometimes public officials get caught with their pants down. San Diego police Officer Curtis Doll, on the other hand, was allegedly caught with his pants on. That’s according to recent testimony from San Diego Police Department (SDPD) detective Robert Korbecki in a criminal case against Doll. Prosecutors allege Doll used a department bank account to purchase an array of personal items. Doll served as director of SDPD’s School Safety Patrol program.
Inside the 'The Silent Film Universe' with musician and author Ben Model

3 days ago | kpbs.org | Beth Accomando

Cinema Junkie Bonus Podcast: The Silent Film Universe(please note this transcription is autogenerated and may contain errors)JADE HINDMON You're listening to KPBS Midday Edition. I'm Jade Hindman. Musician Ben Model has made a career creating and performing live music for silent films. Well, now he's written a book defining what he calls the silent film universe. KPBS cinema Junkie Beth Acamando spoke with Model about what drives him to be such a fierce ambassador for silent movies.
Medicare negotiations underway to lower prices for next batch of drugs

3 days ago | kpbs.org | Sydney Lupkin

As President Trump touts his own executive orders to lower drug prices, the Medicare drug price negotiations begun during the Biden administration are continuing behind the scenes. Two companies – Novo Nordisk and Amgen – confirmed to NPR that they had received opening price offers from the government, kicking off bargaining that could last through October. The Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to a request for comment on the status of negotiations.
Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

4 days ago | kpbs.org | Nga Pham

HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has scrapped a policy that limited couples to have up to two children, as it addresses a declining birth rate and a shrinking working-age population. Vietnamese lawmakers on Tuesday passed new amendments to the Population Law, leaving it up to families to decide how many children they are going to have. The two-child policy, in place since 2009 to prevent overpopulation, restricted families to one or two children.
Classic Oceanside coffee shop brews up new chapter with Jason Mraz

4 days ago | kpbs.org | Jacob Aere

For decades, Jitters Coffee Pub in Oceanside has strived to bring the neighborhood together. With a cup of joe, grub and good music they have found a formula that's led to a dedicated clientele, including some big names. “This has been my clubhouse since 2004,” said Grammy award-winning musician Jason Mraz.