Lara Azevedo-McCaffrey

Trying to get a COVID vaccine right now? Here's what to know If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.

If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.

This volunteer dives deep at San Diego's Birch Aquarium There are plenty of ways to volunteer at the Birch Aquarium. But did you know SCUBA divers can also lend a hand, or a fin? They clean the tanks, feed the fish and teach visitors about our oceans.

There are plenty of ways to volunteer at the Birch Aquarium. But did you know SCUBA divers can also lend a hand, or a fin? They clean the tanks, feed the fish and teach visitors about our oceans.

Check out my ~deep dive~ on the volunteer SCUBA diver program at Birch. ⬇️

Israel has assassinated five more Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, killing them in an airstrike Sunday targeting a media tent outside Al-Shifa Hospital. Among the dead is veteran correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who reported extensively from northern Gaza since October 2023.

Opinion: Preserve funding for public media, an invaluable resource for all For 65 years, KPBS has been focused on fulfilling its public service mission to serve the San Diego community with stories that help us understand our region better. Recently, the White House and m…

"In an era filled with misinformation, public media is more vital than ever for the health of our democracy and the strength of our community."

Advocates: Clearing of SDPD sexual assault evidence kit backlog good for public safety, closure for survivors Some advocates for sexual assault survivors said the clearing of the backlog can bring closure for some survivors and lead to improvements in public safety.

Another delayed story sharing from moi ⬇️

Some advocates for sexual assault survivors said the clearing of the backlog can bring closure for some survivors and lead to improvements in public safety.

Tip alleging undocumented workers prompted ICE raid at Buona Forchetta, warrant says Federal agents suspected 19 of 40 workers at the South Park restaurant weren’t authorized

“The warrant, filed in San Diego federal court, states that an updated tip received in January also alleged the popular Italian restaurant … was employing undocumented immigrants and people unauthorized to work in the United States who were using fake names and immigration documents.”

San Diego elected officials denounce Friday's immigration raid in South Park Local leaders to speak out after ICE agents arrested several workers at a South Park restaurant Friday.

@journogoose.bsky.social followed up today w the latest

ICE arrests several workers from South Park restaurant U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents made arrests Friday afternoon at Buona Forchetta, an Italian restaurant in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego.

Delayed but here’s my story from Friday’s ICE raid. Grateful to the Buona Forchetta employee for being so vulnerable with me.

Let's take steps together at PurpleStride! PurpleStride is the ultimate event to end pancreatic cancer. Register for free and start fundraising today!

My family is raising money for pancreatic research in honor of a relative that lived with the disease.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly cancers mostly because it's typically diagnosed so late.

Donate here ⬇️

KPBS readers tell us their mental health tips to get through a crisis “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” From journaling to walks on the beach, KPBS readers share their go-to mental health tips for navigating tough times.

In the midst of devastating fires in Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as the one year anniversary of floods in Southeast San Diego, survivors are likely dealing with mental stress while trying to rebuild their lives.

Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.

Latest: Mexico denied a U.S. military plane access to land Thursday, at least temporarily frustrating the Trump administration's plans to deport immigrants to the country, according to two U.S defense officials.

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Mood this week

Bishop confronts Trump during sermon at inaugural prayer service At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

At a sermon preached to President Trump at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde asked him to "have mercy" on people who are "scared," including LGBTQ children.

Confusion and heartbreak among migrants in Tijuana after Trump abruptly canceled CBP One More than a thousand migrants living at one shelter in Tijuana were still trying to make appointments with CBP One on Monday.

‘Leaving devastated’: Migrants on the cusp of reaching the U.S. are turned away after Trump takes office—putting an end to Biden’s CBP One program. Read what they have to say:

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