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Summary: KPBS News covers San Diego city politics, education, health, environment, the border, and more.

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  President Obama Renews Push For Immigration Reform | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

In his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama urged Congress to get immigration reform done this year. But while the debate seems to be gaining momentum in the House, some remain skeptical.

  Many Polls, Many Different Stories On Outcome Of San Diego Mayor’s Race | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Polls are being released left and right as the race for San Diego mayor nears the home stretch. But the question is: Why do these polls differ so much?

  Tijuana's Need For Internet Speed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

By some measures, Mexico might have some of the fastest Internet in Latin America. But for Tijuana's ambitious tech entrepreneurs and aspiring professional gamers, it's still painfully slow.

  Separating Alvarez From Faulconer: The Political Issues | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Looking beyond the personal, what are the political issues defining the race between David Alvarez and his opponent, Republican Kevin Faulconer?

  What Can City Heights Residents Do In Response To Albertsons Store Closure? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The largest supermarket in the community of City Heights is shutting its doors next month. The loss of Albertsons might increase the neighborhood's reputation as a "food desert."

  CBP Grounds Entire Fleet Of Drones After Crash Off San Diego Coast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The United States has grounded its border drone fleet after one crashed off the California coast late Monday night.

  Beer 101 Is Serious Business In San Diego | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Getting a professional certificate in beer from a major university might have been an undergraduate joke a few years ago. But with the craft beer business booming in San Diego, educators are starting to take the beer industry seriously.

  San Diego interim Mayor Todd Gloria's City Hall Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Todd Gloria joins us for his last update on city business as San Diego interim mayor.

  San Diego Mayoral Candidates Field Questions From Mid-City Youth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Youth groups join San Diego 6 in hosting a debate on neighborhoods and youth.

  Survey Reveals Disturbing Trends In Employer-Provided Health Benefits | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

One in four California employers say they reduced health benefits last year and asked workers to pay more for them.

  San Diego Lawmakers Want More Of California's Youngest Students In Class | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Two San Diego state legislators are pushing bills to expand education for California’s youngest students.

  How To Uncover A Scandal From Your Couch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A how-to guide for unraveling San Diego campaign finance scandals involving "foreign nationals" and other alleged scoundrels.

  San Diego Attorney Loses Twitter Libel Case Against Courtney Love | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Can tweets be libelous? Of course they can, say legal experts. But defamation on social media can be hard to prove, as demonstrated in a trial involving rock singer Courtney Love and her former attorney.

  New San Diego Fire Station Breaks Ground In East County | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego County officials broke ground on a new fire station in Boulevard. The facility replaces an outdated fire station in the rural area.

  Obese While Pregnant — San Diego Programs Promote Healthy Birth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

More than one-third of women in the U.S. are obese and more than half of pregnant women are overweight or obese which puts them at an increased risk for pregnancy complications.

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