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SDSU students are calling on the Cal State system to end its OpenAI contract
Oct 21, 2026 · 12:09

First, students at SDSU are calling on the CSU system to put an end to its current OpenAI contract. Then, ICE arrested a Lemon Grove nail salon employee over the weekend. Next, we spoke to some college students about navigating voting for the first time

Breaking down Prop 41 & 42 as Election Day approaches
Oct 20, 2026 · 17:21

First, we take a closer look into billionaire-backed Propositions 41 and 42. Then, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against four people with San Diego County connections. Also, the San Diego City College student that was detained by IC

Will the Navy’s NAVWAR site be revitalized into a data center?
Oct 19, 2026 · 15:14

San Diego developer Doug Manchester has been involved with the Navy’s efforts to revitalize its NAVWAR property in the Midway area. Hear about the latest controversial proposal for the site. Then, there’s news in the case of a San Diego City College

As election day approaches … we break down Prop 45
Oct 16, 2026 · 14:57

First, we present the argument for and against Proposition 45. Then, a Point Loma High School civics project had an unexpected outcome. Also, Mayor Todd Gloria hires a new COO. Next, an interview with a woman swimming off the coast of San Diego County.

State officials say they’re prepared to defend election integrity when ballots are counted
Oct 15, 2026 · 19:46

First, state officials say they are prepared for any perceived election interference coming from the Trump Administration. Then, a lack of EV vehicles is making it difficult to find affordable options. Also, the Port of San Diego has an ambitious plan