KPBS Roundtable

Single family homes in the city of San Diego could soon pay nearly $50 a month for trash pickup. . We break down the proposed fees — and the debate surrounding them — with Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis. Plus, the 2028 Olympic surfing competition will be hosted at a local surf break, Lower Trestles . We talk about the significance of the spot and what to expect in the world of Olympic surfing. T...

The results are in from Tuesday's special primary election to fill the empty County Board of Supervisors seat for District 1. Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre both advanced to a runoff in July. We take a closer look at the candidates, some of the top issues and what's at stake in the election. Then on KPBS Roundtable, the California Environmental Quality Act wa...

The Trump administration continues its efforts at mass deportations, upending the nation’s immigration policies in the process. Many of their actions are facing legal challenges. This week on Roundtable, we talk about the impact of the administration's efforts on the San Diego-Tijuana region. Plus, we sit down with KPBS' most recent Gloria Penner news fellow to hear her reflections on the year-lon...

We discuss a new KPBS investigation that reveals stark differences in how white and Black people were sentenced in robbery murders under a former San Diego County district attorney. Also, how San Diego veterans are organizing to fight proposed layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, we take a look at this week’s top stories in the roundup. Guests: Katie Hyson , racial justice and soci...

Spring in San Diego means a whole new season of sports — from baseball to soccer. For the Padres, opening day is March 27 at Petco Park. Meanwhile, the San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is preparing for their home opener at Snapdragon Stadium on March 22. On Roundtable, we discuss what sports fans need to know from the sidelines. Guests: Ryan Finley , sports editor, The San Diego Union-Tribune Tony Sanch...

The San Diego City Council made changes last week to the rules for backyard apartments in an effort to rein in large multi-unit developments for certain parts of the city. On KPBS Roundtable, we discuss what changed, and and what it could mean for housing production in San Diego. Then we talk about a state bill to address cross border pollution changing course and raising concerns about the viabil...

Tariff whiplash and trade war talk dominated headlines this week as tariffs were put on pause. We hear how the day-to-day changes in tariffs are impacting the San Diego-Tijuana region. Then, a new series tells the story of soccer in a cross-border community. Plus, we take a look at this week’s top stories in the roundup. Guests: Phillip Molnar , senior business reporter for the San Diego Union-Tri...

President Trump's push for mass deportations have led to increased fear for many immigrant communities in San Diego. Despite the rhetoric, San Diego has not yet seen large-scale immigration raids. We hear the latest from KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis on immigration enforcement in the region. Then, California's high-speed rail project is facing new challenges as the Trump administration announ...

San Diego FC is making its franchise debut on Sunday against LA Galaxy in Carson. Their first home game is Saturday, March 1, at Snapdragon Stadium. SDFC is the 30th team in Major League Soccer, the top division of men's soccer in the U.S. Today on Roundtable, it's San Diego FC 101: everything you need to know about the team and its significance to the San Diego-Tijuana region. Plus, how to watch...

Americans are spending more time alone, leading to what many consider an epidemic of loneliness. But does it also have a connection to politics ? Then, Voice of San Diego looks back on its first 20 years of local investigative journalism. Plus, we take a look at other stories from the week in the roundup. Guests: Amita Sharma , public matters investigative reporter, KPBS Scott Lewis , CEO/Editor i...

Results from the standardized test assessment known as the nation's report card show students across the country are falling behind on reading skills. The assessment comes roughly five years since COVID-19 first emerged as a global health threat and reflects the continued impact of the pandemic on education. While fourth graders in San Diego have seen some improvement in math , according to the ex...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to ban transgender soldiers from serving in the military, while also targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the U.S. armed forces. Then, San Diego’s City Council removed a controversial zoning rule for parts of Southeast San Diego after community pushback. Plus, a look at other stories from the week in the roundup. Guests: Andr...

Since his inauguration Monday, President Trump has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system. We take a look at how changes to immigration rules are already impacting people in the San Diego-Tijuana border region and beyond. Then, as technology driven by AI continues to take hold in our workplaces, California labor groups look to push back to protect the future of work. Guests: K...

The ongoing devastating fires in Los Angeles have likely caused tens of billions of dollars’ in damages, with some estimates reaching far higher . What does that mean for California’s already struggling insurance market? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the...

Firefighters in Los Angeles continue to battle multiple wildfires in what has become a historic week for Southern California. We hear what it’s been like covering the wildfires and the impact to the affected communities. Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them. Plus, on Monday, Sheel Seidler, the wife of the late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Se...

San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. How ready is the county to provide services to those in need? Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, in the roundup, we hear about recent media trends heading into the new year. Guests Lisa Halverst...

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to expand the powers of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board to address in-custody deaths in county jails. Then, we hear about efforts to ban the use of algorithmic pricing software in setting rental prices.

Following the election, we discuss new California rules that increase punishments for theft and certain drug crimes. Plus, we'll unpack calls for San Diego police to reduce the dangers of high-speed chases after two recent pursuits turned deadly.

On KPBS Roundtable this week, we have a conversation with journalists covering the San Diego-Tijuana border region on what a second Trump Presidency could mean for the nation’s immigration system.

We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues.

Election Day is Tuesday. We take one last look at some local races and the issues involved. Then, recent changes to state and local housing laws are opening new avenues for housing development.

Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano shares what he learned from a road trip across America’s southwest. He connected with a wide-range of Latino communities and heard about their concerns and hopes in a presidential election year.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has discussed a federal designation that would target pollution issues in the Tijuana River Valley. We unpack what that could mean for the region. Plus, we check out a new trolley line in East County.

On Roundtable, we're exploring what’s behind this season's turnaround for the Padres and hopes heading into the playoffs.

A local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be.