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

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  In New Calif. Legislature, Moderate Dems Hold Leverage | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The most critical members in the California legislature this year could well be moderate Democrats – not moderate Republicans, as in years past, or even Democratic legislative leaders.

  Most People Arrested Are Not On Parole Or Probation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A study of four California cities by the nonprofit Council of State Governments Justice Center finds despite popular perception, most people arrested were not on parole or probation.

  San Diegans Rally For Immigration Reform | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Immigrant rights activists in San Diego rallied today in support of a federal immigration overhaul.

  San Diego Psychologists To Play Role In Improving School Safety | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Two weeks after agreeing to review school site safety, the San Diego Unified Board of Education will consider another plan to prevent tragedies like the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

  Del Mar Coaster Upgrades Now Under Discussion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego’s regional planning agency wants the public to weigh in on plans to build a train station at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

  Controversy Over Port Commission Appointments Continues | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner exercised his veto powers for the first time on Friday to block the City Council's two appointees for the Port Commission.

  San Diego's Ultimate Marine Has A Guidebook For Recruits | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A well-known San Diego Marine writes a guidebook for young people to help determine if they have what it takes to join the Corps.

  Arizona's Role In The Gang Of Eight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Republicans John McCain and Jeff Flake are part of the so-called Gang of Eight, a bipartisan group in the Senate that’s hammering out a proposal.

  Two Bald Eagles Build Nest Near Ramona, Bringing Rare Sight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Ramona wildlife watchers have been enjoying a rare spectacle this winter. Two adult bald eagles have decided to set up house in a sweeping valley just outside of town.

  City Says Bike Lane May Have Made Intersection More Dangerous | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

San Diego officials say a bike lane on a busy road near SDSU made a nearby intersection no safer, and possibly more dangerous.

  San Diego School Board To Vote On Resolution Opposing San Onofre | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will consider a resolution tomorrow opposing the proposed restart of a reactor at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station until its operator undergoes a rigorous license amendment process.

  New Blood In San Diego Politics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in San Diego have new blood in the ranks of leadership.

  New Deal Allows Sara Kruzan To Seek Parole In 1995 Murder Case | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Sara Kruzan, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing her pimp when she was 16, now has a shot at freedom.

  Roundtable: Filner Speaks; Local Gun Control; Building Heights; Chargers Hires | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Mayor Filner's had a very busy week. Local gun control advocates are speaking up. A limit on building heights in coastal San Diego has shaped the city. And the Chargers are staying for awhile, at least, with a new coach and general manager.

  Border Apprehensions Reach Record Lows In San Diego | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Tougher border security in San Diego has driven would-be border crossing migrants east, to the deserts of Arizona and Texas.

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