Tag: KPBS

  • Cab Companies Sue Over Move To Open San Diego’s Taxi Market

    A coalition of cab companies has filed a legal complaint against the Metropolitan Transit System, asking for an injunction on efforts to open the taxi market. Beginning April 1, the number of cabs allowed on San Diego roadways is set to go from nearly a thousand to an unlimited number. The cab companies claim the…

  • Childhood Trauma Can Have Long-Lasting Health Effects

    By Kenny Goldberg Exposure to trauma and chronic adversity in early childhood can have serious effects on health, behavioral and social outcomes. That’s according to a new report from the non-profit Center for Youth Wellness. The report is based on surveys of more than 27,000 adults by the California Department of Public Health. The report…

  • #OneDaySD: How Will City Heights Influence San Diego’s Future?

    One Day in San Diego from One Day on Earth on Vimeo. By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh and Peggy Pico Listen to a KPBS Midday Edition interview about One Day in San Diego. What do you think the future holds for San Diego? A video project hopes to give us a glimpse into the future…

  • State Gets Failing Grade in Children’s Health

    By Kenny Goldberg The report card measures how well California children are faring in three major areas: education, health and the welfare of foster youth. There are 27 categories in all, ranging from K-12 funding to obesity. Children Now President Ted Lempert said California just doesn’t do enough to give kids a fair shot. “Despite…

  • How Does Someone Get Identified As a Gang Member In San Diego?

    By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh, and Peggy Pico How accurate is the statewide database of gang members and how does a person get their name off the list? Last week, the San Diego Association of Governments announced there are 7,500 documented gang members in San Diego County. Their names are in the database called Calgangs.…