San Diego News Fix

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts of murdering George Floyd. Kristina Davis shares local reactions. Then, Black Student Union Co-President Arsema Aklog shares her reaction to the verdict.

Nelvin C. Cepeda has been to Afghanistan seven times in his 30 years as a photographer at the U-T. He’ll share his experiences. Then, columnist Charles T. Clark shares his take on the guilty verdict in the trail of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who murdered George Floyd.

President Joe Biden has announced that the US will pull troops from Afghanistan by September 11th of this year. We asked what San Diego veterans thought about the decision. Then, actor, director and professor Jesse Perez is our guest on this week’s episode of Name Drop San Diego.

With San Diego County in the orange tier, more entertainment venues can reopen. Reporter George Varga will tell us what that landscape looks like. Then, The San Diego Union Tribune Editorial Board writes that President Biden is right to pull troops out of Afghanistan. Chris Reed explains why.

Dozens of illegal gambling parlors have been busted in San Diego County. Reporter Kristina Davis has more. Then, the opinion team asked San Diegans whether they’d consider leaving California. Andrew Kleske shares their answers.

Mayor Todd Gloria has unveiled a plan meant to improve the lives of black residents. Reporter David Garrick has more. Then, high school students share their experiences with online learning during the pandemic.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is on hold in the US after six people who got it also developed blood clots. Jonathan Wosen has the story.Then we’ll talk to high school junior Elea Castiglione about what it’s like to be back in the classroom for the first time in over a year.

After crossing the border in Texas, asylum-seeking families are being flown to San Diego and released into Tijuana without the chance to apply for help. Reporter Kate Morrissey has the story. Then, fourth-generation fisherman Tommy Gomes has his own new show and is this week’s guest on Name Drop San Diego.

The city of San Diego released a recent analysis of arts funding that was initiated to look for funding gaps, troubling trends or possible inequities. David Garrick, our San Diego government reporter, is here to explain its findings. Thanks for joining me.

Check out another podcast on the U-T podcast network, Name Drop San Diego. JoAnn Fields is a advocate for Filipinos and other people of color in San Diego, especially in the South Bay.

La Mesa Councilwoman Dr. Akilah Weber appears likely to take the 79th Assembly District seat after gaining a slim majority in the special primary election held Tuesday. Politics reporter Deborah Brennan is here to explain.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that California will lift most of its coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces on June 15, a move he described as “a full reopening.” And, San Diego County is moving to the orange tier of the state's reopening guidelines starting on Wednesday. Health care reporter Paul Sisson is here to explain.

A Union-Tribune analysis examined data for nearly 500,000 stops conducted by the two largest law enforcement agencies in the county — the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Combined, the two agencies made contact with some 560,000 people.Nearly 20 percent of the stops made by San Diego police officers from July 2018 through December 2020 involved Black people, who make up about 6 percent of the city’s population.

La Jolla residents are using a service to remove scooters from their property. Scooter companies say it’s illegal. The removal service disagrees. Reporter Elisabeth Frausto has the story. Then, editorial and opinion director Matthew T. Hall shares his take on a new homeless policy at the City of San Diego.

Gina Champion-Cain will serve 15 years in prison for her long-running Ponzi scheme. Reporter Lori Weisberg has the details. Then, letters editor Andrew Kleske shares reader thoughts.

San Diego is inching toward the orange tier, but when might that happen? We’ll talk to reporter Jonathan Wosen. Then, columnist Charles T. Clark shares his take on reparations.

Home prices in San Diego are among the fastest rising in the nation and now they’ve reached a new high. Reporter Phil Molnar will explain. Then, cartoonist Steve Breen discusses his latest inspirations.

Opening Day for the San Diego Padres is April 1 and fans can't wait to return to Petco Park (with limited capacity due to pandemic restrictions). On this episode, Union-Tribune sports editor and Hot Lava podcast co-host Jay Posner gives a preview of the 2021 season.

A new series from the San Diego Union-Tribune analyzed almost half a million traffic stops made by San Diego police and sheriff’s deputies. Watchdog reporters Lyndsay Winkley and Lauryn Shroeder found that minorities are stopped, searched, arrested and subjected to use of force at higher rates than Whites.

The Brazilian variant of the coronavirus has made its way to San Diego. We’ll talk to reporter Jonathan Wosen. Then, reader engagement editor Andrew Kleske shares what stories are getting attention this week.

Migrant children will soon be sheltered at the San Diego Convention Center. Immigration reporter Kate Morrissey will share what she knows. Then, columnist Chris Reed talks about mistrust of the media and what the future of journalism could look like.

San Diego County has expanded the list of those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but once you’re qualified, it’s not always easy to find an appointment. Reporter Jonathan Wosen will share some tips. Then, health reporter Paul Sisson has covered the pandemic for the U-T for over a year now. We’ll talk to him about what he’s learned about himself and his community.

The coronavirus pandemic began over a year ago, and for indigenous communities, that’s meant a year without powwows. We’ll talk to reporter Lauren J. Mapp about the effect that’s had. Then, this week’s guest on Name Drop San Diego is metal cellist Tina Guo. Opinion editor Abby Hamblin will tell us more.

Anti-Asian hate has been on the rise since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, including in San Diego County. We’ll talk to reporter Kristina Davis. Then, more than 3,400 lives have been lost to COVID-19 in the region. Editorial Cartoonist Steve Breen memorialized each victim in a thoughtful, full page artwork for Sunday.

San Diego musician Mark “Big Toe” Goffeney has died under mysterious circumstances. We’ll talk to music writer George Varga about the case. Then, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed will discuss the rise of anti-Asian hate in America.

Now that San Diego is in the red tier, schools have the green light to reopen. We’ll talk to Kristen Taketa about that. Then, should the Andrew Jackson post office in Rolando be renamed? Charles T. Clark will share his thoughts.

A crash in a tunnel near San Diego City College left three dead and many others injured. We’ll talk to Teri Figueroa about this developing story. Then, letters editor Andrew Kleske shares reader thoughts.

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way the medical field operates, and some of those changes are being developed right here in San Diego. Reporter Gary Robbins explains. Then, we'll meet this week's Name Drop San Diego guest, Ron Nehring, a Republican Party leader.

President Joe Biden has signed the American Rescue Plan, and San Diego and other nearby cities will get some of that money. Reporter David Garrick explains. Plus, there’s a special election underway in California’s 79th Assembly District to replace Shirley Weber. Editorial and Opinion Director Matthew T. Hall will share an endorsement.

David Hernandez explains a controversial traffic stop in Hillcrest where police officers may have pointed a gun at an 8-year-old boy. Then, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed will share his take on the incident and recent police reforms.

California schools and businesses could open up more next week when California redefines the red tier. Reporter Paul Sisson explains. Plus, Lisa Deaderick, the UT’s social justice columnist, discusses what drives her coverage.

Crime in San Diego declined by 8 percent in 2020. Property crimes were down across the board, and violent crimes were mostly down, with two important exceptions. Reporter Alex Riggins explains.

Off-shore wind farms -- that is, windmills at sea -- are gaining popularity as a source of green energy. California has considered off-shore wind farms before, but the efforts haven’t gone anywhere. That might be changing. Michael Smolens has more.

Apes at the San Diego Zoo have been vaccinated against the COVID-19, and other primates will soon get the shot. Jonathan Wosen explains. Then, business editor Diana McCabe shares a moving story about her mother’s time in a Japanese internment camp in Arizona.

Police became eligible to get vaccines in San Diego County the last weekend of February, but it turns out, most who wanted shots had already gotten them. David Hernandez reports. Plus, deputy opinion editor Chris Reed discusses vaccine equity, school reopening and more.

Dr. Seuss books are known around the world, and they hold a special place in San Diego history because the author is from La Jolla. Yesterday the Seuss Foundation announced it will discontinue six books because they contain racist content. John Wilkens explains. Plus, should college debt be canceled?

A first-ever pay equity study at the City of San Diego revealed that women there make less than men and non-White city workers make less than White city workers. David Garrick explains. Plus, Kelly Marie Tran of Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon" is our guest on Name Drop San Diego this week.

If you look at a map of San Diego, the Rose Canyon earthquake fault basically runs down Interstate 5 from La Jolla to downtown San Diego. Scientists are now saying the fault is larger and more active than we once thought. Gary Robbins explains. Plus, opinion editor Laura Castañeda reflects on one year of life and death during the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than two years after the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” program began, a small group of asylum seekers have been allowed into the United States to await their court cases. Kate Morrissey has details. Plus, Steve Breen discusses his latest #StopAsianHate gif.

San Diego Unified School District announced this week that schools would reopen for some in-person learning on April 12. That’s as long as San Diego falls into the red tier and if teachers and staff are fully vaccinated. Kristen Taketa shares the details. And opinion writer Chris Reed talks about why he doesn't think it will happen.

After years of trying to regulate short-term rentals, San Diego might have found a compromise. Lori Weisberg explains. Plus, Andrew Kleske shares reader reactions.

Reporter Jonathan Wosen gives an update on case rate, vaccine rollout and more. Plus, Abby Hamblin introduces a YA author Marisa Reichardt, whose latest book is about vaccines.

The San Diego Police Department has implemented a policy that sets parameters on officers’ actions during demonstrations. David Hernandez explains. Plus, community

Singer Andra Day of San Diego just starred in her first movie, "The United States vs. Billie Holiday." UT critic George Varga shares her story. Plus, editorial cartoonist Steve Breen talks nonpolitical news.

Political columnist Michael Smolens on how San Diego politicians factor into recall campaigns against Gov. Gavin Newsom. Plus, editorial writer Chris Reed speculates on what could change Newsom's luck.

Thursday afternoon, a $3 billion NASA rover called Perseverance will attempt to land on the Red Planet. Gary Robbins explains. Plus, Andrew Kleske shares reader reactions to the Senate acquittal of former President Donald Trump.

Education reporter Kristen Taketa outlines San Diego school reopening plans. Plus, a sneak peek of this week's episode of Name Drop San Diego.

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Navy leaders visited San Diego ships this week to have "stand-downs" with sailors after two racist incidents. Plus, U-T Opinion Director Matthew T. Hall talks media literacy.

The city is home to 60 miles of dirt roads -- and 70 percent of those are in low-income areas. David Garrick explains. Plus, letters editor Andrew Kleske tells readers how to get published.