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  • Emerald Back at City Council After Surgery, Has ‘Excellent Prognosis’

    By KPBS San Diego City Councilwoman Marti Emerald, who participated Tuesday in her first council meeting since undergoing surgery for breast cancer, said her prognosis is excellent. Emerald, who represents a swath of San Diego from the College Area through City Heights to Southcrest, announced Sept. 12 that she was battling the disease. The 59-year-old…

  • Behind Tony Young’s Surprise Appearance at the Taxi Industry Hearing

    Former City Councilman Tony Young | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Megan Burks Taxicab owners and drivers flooded Council Chambers and three overflow rooms last week to leave public comment – nearly four hours of it – on a proposal to open the city’s taxi market. One person who offered comments during the marathon session…

  • American Independent Party Isn’t as ‘Independent’ as New Citizens Think

    Newly Naturalized Citizens in San Diego are encouraged to register to vote, some have trouble identifying with a specific party. | Video Credit: KPBS By Jill Replogle A growing number of San Diego voters are opting against joining the country’s major political parties. The number of people who check the box for “no party preference”…

  • Disadvantaged Students Are Doing Better in Charter Schools

    Arroyo Paseo Charter High Is One of San Diego’s Highest Ranking Charter Schools By Mario Koran Students from disadvantaged backgrounds are doing better in charter schools than in traditional public schools. According to the California Charter Schools Association’s recent report on the status of the state’s charter school movement, more than a quarter of all…

  • Bikes del Pueblo Seeks Permanent Space to Help Mid-City Residents With Bike Repairs

    Video Credit: Brian Myers By Brian Myers A flat tire or a broken chain is all it takes to put a bike out of service if the cyclist doesn’t know how to fix the problem or can’t afford a mechanic. Eleven year old BMX rider Erick Mwesa found that out last week. Biking allows him…