KPBS Roundtable

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Saturday to sign or veto bills passed from this year's legislative session. This week on KPBS Roundtable, we take a look at some of the notable bills he has signed and vetoed that impact the future of renewable energy, housing and labor in the state.

San Diego County water managers are saying the region will have enough water next year. More limited access to the Colorado River and the ongoing impacts of climate change, however, mean water will remain a challenge for the region for years to come. Plus, we take a look into the coming price hikes for water customers in the city of San Diego.

Despite some late season success and record-breaking attendance, the 2023 San Diego Padres team was unable to meet the high expectations that came with having the third highest payroll in Major League Baseball.

A recent influx of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border are overwhelming border officials and creating challenges for local aid groups and shelters in the San Diego-Tijuana region. We hear from local border reporters about what they have seen, and how the rise in asylum-seekers reveals an immigration system in need of repair.

California’s legislative session ended Thursday night. We take a look at some of the bills now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for final approval. Then, for Democracy Day, we hear about current concerns for democracy in San Diego County and beyond.

It has been over a month since enforcement of San Diego’s public camping ban started. What impact is it having on homelessness in the region? Plus, there’s a new twist in the Fat Leonard scandal, the largest corruption case in U.S. Navy history.

South Bay residents have faced contaminated ocean water, as well as a boil water warning in recent weeks. Plus, a Voice of San Diego investigation uncovered a fake nonprofit taking in concession money from local sports venues. Then, ten years after Bob Filner's resignation, we take a look back at the sexual harassment scandal that prompted it.

A conflict over water has two North County water agencies looking to leave the San Diego County Water Authority. And, an investigation into payments made to board members of the Ramona Cemetery District has led to funds being returned.

San Diego students across the county are returning to the classroom. What changes can students and their families expect this year?

Hasan Ikhrata will step down from leading SANDAG at the end of this year. What led to his departure and what impact has he had on the future of transportation in San Diego County?

The San Diego City Council has approved use of smart streetlights and license plate readers.

San Diego's ban on public encampments takes effect this weekend. But questions remain on what the camping ban will look like on the ground.

Intense heat is gripping much of the nation, including areas of San Diego. What do we need to know about extreme heat and the dangers that come with it?

San Diego’s largest newspaper has been sold once again. What does it mean for the future of local journalism in San Diego?

This year’s Comic-Con may look different as an ongoing writers strike has several major studios staying away this year. Plus, the San Diego Padres had high expectations coming into the season, but at the midway point of the season the team has lost more games than they’ve won.

A new report looks into the causes of homelessness in California. Also, a plan from San Diego police to use streetlight cameras brought privacy issues to the forefront this week. Plus, fire season has begun in San Diego.

The San Diego City Council passed the Unsafe Camping Ordinance after a marathon session on Tuesday. The public camping ban is the latest effort city of San Diego leaders have taken on the rise in homelessness in the city.

Many predicted an increase in the number of people trying to enter the U.S. from Mexico once pandemic-era border restrictions known as Title 42 ended last month. But did that actually happen, and what has been the impact been in the San Diego-Tijuana border region?

A bus drivers' strike continues into its third week, complicating the lives of many public transportation riders in San Diego County. It begs the question: Why are we privatizing public transit?

Despite strong voter approval of a measure to implement the Commission on Police Practices in 2020, San Diego has seen slow progress on implementing stronger community oversight of police.

San Diego will be home to a new Major League Soccer franchise. The team will be the latest of several professional soccer clubs in San Diego, such as the San Diego Wave FC and the San Diego Loyal. What will this new franchise mean for the broader sports community in the region?

The pandemic era border restrictions known as Title 42 are over. What comes next?

San Diego voters will be voting in a special election later this year to select a new San Diego County supervisor for the county's 4th District seat.

The San Diego City Council passed a new ordinance to protect renters and prevent San Diegans from falling into homelessness.

San Diego is facing a mental health crisis. A new reporting project shows a mental health care system overwhelmed and undermanned at multiple levels.