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Amd the anger and the fear, in places where guns are never far away. And life on venus . An extraordinary possibility emerges from the clouds above the planet. President trump has been visiting americas west coast to be briefed by officials on the wildfires that have so far claimed at least 30 lives and burned almost 5 million acres of land. Blazes in california, oregon and Washington State have been burning since early august. Our correspondent Aleem Maqbool reports from oregon. It was like a j...

We have an update in the sexual assault civil lawsuit against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. In other news, home insurance in California is getting more expensive and harder to find, and the problem is starting to affect the real estate market. Plus, next month, Mexico's voters will elect a new president. We learn why the election matters to both Mexico and San Diego's cross-border region.

The Oceanside Fire Department says it saved 90% of the Oceanside Pier, where a fire broke out late last week. We learn about the damage and what the city plans to do next. In other news, the Fair Plan is California's high-priced, home insurance safety net that’s supposed to be a last resort, but the plan is now the only option for many homeowners, especially in rural communities like East County. Plus, a new support program is teaching first responders how to help each other through stres...

The lawmakers called the Oceanside-based credit union’s overdraft practices “unconscionable” and urged the company to change its fee policies.

Members of Congress have launched an investigation into Oceanside-based Frontwave Credit Union. In other news, San Diego is looking to add tens of thousands of new homes in Hillcrest, and with the neighborhood short on open space, some are looking to the 163 freeway for a new park. Plus, coming up at San Diego Civic Theater this weekend, is San Diego Opera’s Madama Butterfly. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making the grand production.

Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher used campaign funds to pay for his legal defense against sexual assault and harassment allegations. And California is spending billions of dollars on homelessness. Is it working?

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Thursday announced a plan for what he says will be the largest homeless shelter in the city. In other news, for the past year, immigrant advocates have criticized the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s practice of holding migrants in open air camps near Jacumba and San Ysidro. On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered the agency to provide housing to migrant children. Plus, the Fleet Science Center’s resident astronomer joins the podcast to talk about Monday’s sol...

California lawmakers are trying to strengthen protections against doxxing, which is publishing someone’s personal information online with the intent to harm. We learn about a new bill that would let victims sue. In other news, lots of people still rely on landlines for phone service, especially in rural areas. But there's a motion before the California Public Utilities Commission that could mean the end of them. Plus, April is Autism Awareness Month, and there is a new show opening this w...

A new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness is now open in Vista. In other news, CDC data shows a rising number of high school students have seriously considered suicide. Part 2 in our school mental health series, looks at barriers for students seeking help. Plus, the Balboa Theater is celebrating its 100th birthday.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case on a widely used abortion medication with potential nationwide implications. In other news, CDC data shows that a rising number of high school students are reporting poor mental health. This week, our newsroom is looking at mental health in schools. Plus, the San Diego Unified School Board was supposed to consider a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage month, but the item was unexpectedly pulled from the agenda.