San Diego News Fix

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.