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KPBS Midday Edition | KPBS.org

Summary: Hosted by Maureen Cavanaugh, KPBS Midday Edition is a one-hour talk show keeping San Diego in the know on everything from politics to the arts. Join the live conversation at (888) 895-5727.

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  Report: Latinos 'Severely Underrepresented' Among California Prosecutors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A survey by Stanford researchers finds that while Latinos make up nearly 39 percent of the population, they make up less than 10 percent of the state's full-time prosecutors.

  San Diego Remembers World War II, 70 Years After Japan Surrenders | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week marks the 70th anniversary of the day President Harry Truman announced Japan’s surrender during World War II. Midday Edition looks at San Diego's role in the war effort.

  Hot Spell Expected To Send Temps Soaring In San Diego County | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

An excessive heat watch for areas other than the coast is scheduled to take effect Friday morning and extend through Sunday evening.

  Pet Adoption Fees Waived During San Diego's 'Clear The Shelters' Effort | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

It’s the dog days of summer, and San Diego County animal advocates are promoting pet adoptions this weekend.

  Is California Ready To Legalize Marijuana? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Four states and the district of Columbia have legalized marijuana, and California could be next. A recent report by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Marijuana Policy provides a road map for regulating pot.

  Gov. Brown Commends San Diego On Water Conservation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Gov. Jerry Brown came to San Diego Tuesday to commend local leaders on hitting state-mandated water cuts in recent months.

  Documentary About Vatican Investigation Of Feminist Nuns Screens In San Diego | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

An account of the Catholic Church crackdown on the American nuns is the subject of "Radical Grace," a new documentary screening in San Diego on Wednesday night.

  San Diego Impossible Science Festival Entertains Curious Minds | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A hands-on, interactive event is planned at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in August. Midday Edition has a preview of the Impossible Science Festival.

  Proposed Carson Stadium Could Be Ready By 2019 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The former football executive who is spearheading efforts by the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders to jointly build a stadium in Carson said that both teams are "committed" to Los Angeles.

  How An Early School Start Is Affecting Teenagers' Sleep | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds many schools are starting too early making it difficult for teenagers to get enough sleep.

  Lessons Learned From Training Iraqi Troops To Fight ISIS | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

It's been a year since President Obama sent U.S. advisers to Iraq to help that nation's soldiers fight back against the so-called Islamic State. Among those still deployed as trainers are Marines from I Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Pendleton.

  Roundtable Dissects San Onofre Settlement, Transit District Discrimination Suits | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Edison's in hot water over secret meetings with utility regulators, while ratepayers foot a huge bill for San Onofre's closure. The CEO of the North County Transit District is under fire and in court over charges of age and gender bias.

  How San Diego Influenced Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, who spent part of his childhood in San Diego, is the first Latino to hold the post.

  San Diegans Reflect On 70th Anniversary Of Hiroshima Atomic Blast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A San Diego woman shares the story of her father, who survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima 70 years ago. Midday Edition looks at how survivors promote peace in San Diego.

  Rare Fruit Trees Thrive Amid California Drought | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There are drought-friendly alternatives to thirsty fruit trees. Fig, loquat and pomegranate trees require very little water or no water at all.

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