San Diego Zoo celebrates Panda Day, 1-year anniversary of pandas' return One year ago, pandas returned to the San Diego Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo released a limited-edition Panda Day commemorative pin on Friday, KPBS reporter Alexander Nguyen reports.

One year ago, pandas returned to the San Diego Zoo. To celebrate, the zoo released a limited-edition Panda Day commemorative pin on Friday.

Students who blew whistle on Canyon Crest Academy Foundation feel vindicated by audit report The audit found discrepancies between the CCAF’s records and previously audited balances and tax returns.

The audit found discrepancies between the CCAF’s records and previously audited balances and tax returns.

San Diego Roman Catholic Diocese launches ministry to support refugees in court The program is in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactic of arresting refugees and asylum seekers after their immigration hearings.

Bishop Michael Pham said he felt compelled to act after seeing the raids in El Cajon and North Park. It reminded him of the regime he fled in Vietnam as a young boy.

San Diego County among Justice Department’s 35 'sanctuary' jurisdictions The county was only one of four counties singled out by the DOJ for policies, laws or regulations that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."

The county was only one of four counties singled out by the DOJ for policies, laws or regulations that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."

The Carlsbad City Council is compromising on traffic circles in the city’s Barrio neighborhood. Instead of five as originally planned, the area will get one.

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Comic-Con Day 2: For some con-goers, it's all about the toys Along with the throngs of cosplayers and nerdy and geeky fandom, there’s all the "merch." Short for "merchandise," it covers collectibles from action figures to plushies to trading cards.

Along with the throngs of cosplayers and nerdy and geeky fandom, there’s all the "merch." Short for "merchandise," it covers collectibles from action figures to plushies to trading cards.

Comic-Con Day 1: On the hunt for Superman-you have to have a plan Day one of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown Thursday for the pop-culture extravaganza.

Day one of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown Thursday for the pop-culture extravaganza.

Whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran, to make the most of your experience, you need to have a game plan.

San Diego's congressional Democrats criticize SCOTUS ruling on injunctions Republican Rep. Darrell Issa praised the ruling, calling it a historic win for the Trump administration and the rule of law.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its final decisions of the term Friday. The most significant: a ruling that curbs the national injunction against President Trump’s birthright citizenship order. A local legal expert discussed what the decision could mean going forward.

ATF report rules Oceanside Pier fire accidental, caused by faulty wiring The report noted before the fire, there were reports of people being shocked when they came into contact with the lampposts on the pier.

The report noted before the fire, there were reports of people being shocked when they came into contact with the lampposts on the pier.

Escondido's first 'fire resilient' community a 'bonus' for homebuyers Dixon Trail is the first community to be rated "Wildfire Prepared Plus" by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a research group backed by the insurance industry.

With peak fire season now underway, the threat to homes is ever-present, especially in high fire danger zones.

One community is seeking to change that. Dixon Trail is a development in Escondido that’s certified as the first fire-resilient community in the nation.

Historic Juneteenth flag raising in Encanto Black Arts District The flag was raised in a ceremony at the National Black Contractors Association building on the corner of Imperial Avenue and 61st Street, the start of the district.

The flag was raised in a ceremony at the National Black Contractors Association building on the corner of Imperial Avenue and 61st Street, the start of the district.

'I wasn't sure we'd get out.' Lakeside rancher was first to report Monte Fire The blaze erupted for unknown reasons at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, next to Brenna Drake's ranch.

The blaze erupted for unknown reasons at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday off the 15000 block of El Monte Road in Lakeside, next to Brenna Drake's ranch.

Caltrans targets I-15/SR-78 bottleneck with new express lanes Right now, to get onto SR-78 from the express lanes on I-15, drivers have to cross over five lanes of traffic and, at the same time, dodge incoming traffic from West Valley Parkway.

Right now, to get onto SR-78 from the express lanes on I-15, drivers have to cross over five lanes of traffic and, at the same time, dodge incoming traffic from West Valley Parkway.

Protesters in National City condemn Trump’s immigration crackdown The demonstration in front of the Panda Express on Highland Avenue between East Plaza Boulevard and East 12th Street was organic, with no one group organizing it. Instead, the call was spread through…

The demonstration in front of the Panda Express on Highland Avenue between East Plaza Boulevard and East 12th Street was organic, with no one group organizing it. Instead, the call was spread through social media.

Sharp deal could reopen Tri-City’s labor and delivery unit The deal with Sharp Healthcare includes more than $100 million in investment to stabilize Tri-City’s finances.

The deal with Sharp Healthcare includes more than $100 million in investment to stabilize Tri-City’s finances.

DA investigating Poway Councilmember Tony Blain, sheriff’s office says A grainy video posted on Facebook by "Recall Tony Blain" appears to show Blain being searched by officers after last Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

A grainy video posted on Facebook by "Recall Tony Blain" appears to show Blain being searched by officers after last Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Rally at San Diego Int'l Airport slams 'racist' Trump travel ban The people at the rally say the travel ban isn’t about safety, but rather it’s a racist policy meant to attack and punish immigrants.

The people at the rally say the travel ban isn’t about safety, but rather it’s a racist policy meant to attack and punish immigrants.

San Diego local leaders surprised by DHS' 'sanctuary jurisdiction' designation The list was published a month after President Donald Trump’s executive order ordering DHS and the Attorney General to publish a list of states and local jurisdictions they believe are obstructing…

San Diego County and four local cities are on a federal list of so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions."

The Department of Homeland Security says these jurisdictions are not in compliance with federal criminal statutes.

The announcement was a surprise for local leaders.

Inside San Diego’s high-tech lab fighting future disease threats At 52,000 square feet, the $93 million lab in Kearny Mesa is nearly three times bigger than the old lab in Point Loma.

San Diego now has a new state-of-the-art public health lab, ready to detect and respond to the next epidemic outbreak. It's nearly three times bigger than the old one, which means the county can test more samples, with quicker results for faster treatment.

City of San Diego files countersuit against some Jan. 22 flood victims An attorney for the property owners said they were surprised by the suit saying owners did not properly maintain drainage facilities, causing the massive flooding.

The city of San Diego is countersuing 11 Southcrest property owners hit by last year’s devastating flood.

An attorney for the flood victims says it’s an intimidation tactic.

San Diego faces 53 lawsuits as Southcrest flood recovery drags on Sixteen months after the flood devastated the neighborhood, there are some signs of recovery. Homes are being rebuilt, but trash and debris are still in some of the yards.

It’s been 16 months since the Jan. 22 flood devastated the Southcrest community. There are now 53 lawsuits against the city with more than 1,500 plaintiffs.

NIH cuts put San Diego’s $57B life sciences sector at risk San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer joined academic leaders and others on Monday to ask Congress to reconsider cuts to the federal National Institutes of Health.

The Trump administration is threatening 40% cuts to the National Institutes of Health.

The NIH is the world’s premier biomedical research agency and sends millions of dollars to San Diego research institutes..

Local leaders say these cuts are draconian and will undo years of medical research.

Gaylord Pacific opens, boosting Chula Vista Bayfront future The 1,600 room hotel and convention center are part of a 535-acre redevelopment project expected to bring millions of dollars in revenue to the South Bay city.

A major part of the Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment project is set to welcome guests.

The new Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center could mean millions of dollars in tax revenue for the South Bay.

Carlsbad opens door for new drive-thrus, but with tight restrictions The city has had a ban on new drive-thrus in place since 1998, but the Carlsbad City Council recently approved a policy that could pave the way for more.

Carlsbad has had a ban on new drive-thrus in place since 1998, but the City Council recently approved a policy that could pave the way for more.

Wine sales slip in San Diego, but optimism remains among vintners Local wineries generated $51.7 million in gross sales last year, a 5% decline from 2023. However, sales were still more than double what they were in 2016.

Research shows that Americans are drinking less wine. What does that mean for San Diego’s wine industry?

The fracture of Vietnam 50 years ago has had a lasting impact on multiple generations. What does it mean to be Vietnamese today and how can members of the di... Fall of Sàigòn at 50: Stories of ... identity

The fall of Sàigòn 50 years ago had a lasting impact on multiple generations.

This episode discusses what it means to be Vietnamese today and how members of the diaspora can move forward without letting the war define them.

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The Fall of Sàigòn left behind a lasting legacy of trauma. That trauma is being felt not only by the first generation in the Vietnamese diaspora, but also by... Fall of Sàigòn at 50: Stories of ... legacy

The Fall of Sàigòn left behind a lasting legacy of trauma. That trauma is being felt not only by the first generation in the Vietnamese diaspora, but also by their children and grandchildren.

This episode explores that legacy and why it's challenging for the community to heal from the trauma.

For the Vietnamese people, the Fall of Sàigòn is a major loss — loss of homeland, loss of country, loss of identity and loss of familial ties. A deeply roote... Fall of Sàigòn at 50: Stories of ... loss

April 30, 1975, Sàigòn fell.

Fifty years later, for the Vietnamese people, the Fall of Sàigòn represents a major loss — loss of homeland, loss of country, loss of identity and loss of familial ties.

A deeply rooted loss that’s still felt today.

The fall of Sàigòn in April 1975 did not end the Vietnam War.” Historians explain the origins of the Vietnam War and what is missing from the American narrat... Fall of Sàigòn at 50: Stories of ... history

Half a century later, the South Vietnamese diaspora continues to grapple with the fall of Sàigòn.

In this episode, historians explain the origins of the Vietnam War and what is missing from the American narrative of the fall of Sàigòn and its aftermath.

On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Sàigòn, KPBS presents a four-part video series featuring the people of San Diego's Vietnamese diaspora who are still g... Trailer: Fall of Sàigòn at 50: Stories of loss, legacy and identity

If you haven't seen me on the air for the past few weeks, this is the reason why.

This is a passion project that I'm glad KPBS gave me the opportunity to tell from the South Vietnamese perspective.