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

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  San Diego Gardening During Drought Conditions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A winter without rain is becoming a challenge for San Diego gardeners. Nan Sterman of KPBS-TV's "A Growing Passion" has some advice to use less water but keep your plants growing.

  Solar-Powered Parasols Might Be Answer To Parisian Cafe Fumes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new sustainability initiative in Paris comes from a cross-border effort in Tijuana and San Diego, where people are designing a different kind of parasol.

  Southwest States Receive Low Grades For Tobacco Control Efforts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

According to the American Lung Association, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas all received Fs for their tobacco prevention efforts. That’s primarily because the states aren’t spending amounts recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

  Clairemont Teacher Looks To Turn U.S. Presidency Collection Into Touring Exhibit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Like any longtime teacher, Jim Fletcher has lessons and materials he relies on every year — but for Fletcher that includes a 40,000-piece collection of U.S. presidential memorabilia.

  San Diego Politicians Return Illegal Campaign Donations; Third Man Charged In Conspiracy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A former U.S. Attorney said the former San Diego mayoral candidates did not violate any law if they didn’t know the source of the money was illegal.

  San Diego Historian Chronicles Balboa Park 1915 Exposition In New Book | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego has a big anniversary to celebrate next year. It's the 100th anniversary of the event that many say put the city on the map.

  San Diego Mayor's Race: Endorsements, New Plans And Press Conference Campaigning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Sen. Barbara Boxer endorsed David Alvarez, San Diego Realtors put their support behind Kevin Faulconer. It's just another day in the race to be mayor of America's Finest City.

  San Diego Police To Overhaul Racial Profiling Data Efforts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

SDPD Chief William Lansdowne says the department's current data collection efforts are not enough.

  Brown: California Comes Back But Challenged By Drought | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

In his annual address to Legislature, Gov. Jerry Brown said California resurgence is under way but also is threatened by economic and environmental uncertainties. What's this mean for San Diego?

  San Diego Food Pantry Opens For Diabetics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There are many food pantries in San Diego. But there's only one that offers special food for diabetics.

  SDSU Students Asked To Fund Faculty Hires | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego State students will be asked to consider a new fee of up to $500 per semester to boost faculty hiring.

  PACs Funnel Big Money To Mayoral Hopefuls From Mystery Donors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Thirty-six political action committees have poured more than $1.6 million into San Diego’s mayoral election.

  Latino Enrollment In Covered California Picks Up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The latest figures from Covered California show there's been a major increase in Latino enrollment.

  Wildfire Preparedness In San Diego After The Driest Year On Record | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego's very dry weather has already produced a rash of unusual winter wildfires across the state. Cal Fire talks about the increased fire danger.

  Escondido Moves Rapidly Ahead On Charter Debate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Escondido is moving rapidly ahead with plans to put a new city charter on the November ballot.

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